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13 foundations that funded “Civic Nation”

1. Private foundation · Troy, MI

   The Kresge Foundation

   Takes applications

   30 Tennessee grants totaling $6.2 million · typical grant $120,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Project support grant to complete the final phase of the locally driven narrative efforts supported by ideas42; Project support to implement the strategic plan to strengthen...

2. Community foundation · New York, NY

   The New York Community Trust

   Ask before applying · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

   44 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   41% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: For program support.; For a scholarship award.

3. Public charity · New York, NY

   National Basketball Players Association

   Ask before applying

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $140,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

4. Private foundation · New York, NY

   Gannett Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,000 · typical grant $1,500 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   Purity Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   33 Tennessee grants totaling $134,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

   42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

6. Public charity · Memphis

   Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc.

   Ask before applying

   28 Tennessee grants totaling $274,667 · typical grant $2,500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Silver Sponsor for Mental Health Breakfast Nov. 12, 2024; SE Gala S23-24; SE 23 Memphis TN Market Support; Year 2025 Sponsorship Support Package; 2024 BCMS Scholarship Event...

7. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Tennessee Health Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   69 Tennessee grants totaling $3.7 million · typical grant $2,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 2024 hickey match; 2024 anderson match; 2024 reynolds match; 2024 ryans match; 2024 pow scholar

8. Private foundation · Memphis

   The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   52 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Jan 15, Aug 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General - operating

9. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Boyd Foundation

   Takes applications

   56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $10,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: For annual budget.; To seek to build and admire meaningful arts and crafts expeeriences.; To preserve and enrich the diversity of art and culture in East Tennessee.; To...

10. Public charity · Washington, DC

    New Venture Fund

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    16 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $20,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

    69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Arts, culture, and humanities; Civil rights, social action, advocacy; Environmental programs; Youth development and education; Technology and innovation

11. Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

    Lilly Endowment Inc.

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $18.9 million · typical grant $50,000 to $2 million (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Employee matching gift(s); Religion & cultural inst initiative; Youth on faith & service initiative; Capacity buildg-disaster relief orgs; Nurturing children-worship & prayer

12. Public charity · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

    Pga Tour Inc.

    Ask before applying

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $3.7 million · typical grant $10,000 to $142,942 (tax year 2024)

    90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Novi, MI

    Dana Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $26,287 · typical grant $750 to $5,589 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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