Foundations that fund Tennessee
Private foundations rarely post open calls. Instead, look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”, to find foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.
53 foundations that funded “Johnson”
29 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Lubbock, TX
Rc Johnson Jr Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,420 · typical grant $2,420–$2,420 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Cleveland
George R Johnson Family Foundation
Takes applications
72 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9M · typical grant $10K–$30K (tax year 2025)
24% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: program support; advocate training program; children educational program; art education; unity center
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Private foundation · Princeton, NJ
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Takes applications
19 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6M · typical grant $25K–$200K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
80% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: 82000 rwjf healthy communities -- site visit grant; 82534 advancing economic inclusion and family wellbeing across appalachia; 80655 using measuring love to train leaders in...
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Private foundation · Palm Beach, FL
C and A Johnson Family Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $220K · typical grant $70K–$150K (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: charitable support
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Private foundation · Decatur, IL
Ethan Allen Johnson & Caroline Johnson Educational Trust
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $8,000 · typical grant $2,500–$5,500 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: scholarships
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Private foundation · Jackson, WY
Karl M Johnson Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $9,450 · typical grant $9,450–$9,450 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Boonville, IN
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: charitable contribution
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Private foundation · Georgetown, TX
Bud & Norma Johnson Family Foundati
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $3,000 · typical grant $3,000–$3,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: general operating expenses
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Private foundation · Terre Haute, IN
The George F and Marion D Johnson
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,000 · typical grant $500–$1,500 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: operating support
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Private foundation · Greeneville
Bartlett-Patterson Corporation
Takes applications
18 Tennessee grants totaling $164K · typical grant $1,500–$10K (tax year 2024)
6% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: to instill values in youth and build character; acquire books for the library; to provide care of young people; to assist young people in the community and to assist in the...
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Public charity · Gatlinburg
Mountain Ways Inc.
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17 Tennessee grants totaling $3.3M · typical grant $25K–$234K (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
6 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: to provide support for the rescue of flood victims, replacement of equipment; to provide support for opening the bread basket food pantry for flood victims and lease payments...
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Private foundation · Bristol, VA
The United Company Foundation
Takes applications
22 Tennessee grants totaling $653K · typical grant $7,075–$25K (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Jul 1, Dec 1 · next Dec 1, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
29% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: education - tuition; education - books; support for continuation of museum's extensive educational resource project; sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett;...
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Private foundation · Johnson City
Mooneyhan Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
17 Tennessee grants totaling $439K · typical grant $20K–$30K (tax year 2024)
59% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Public charity · Johnson City
Ballad Health
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17 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9M · typical grant $10K–$64K (tax year 2024)
65% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: 2025 collaborative partner for economic development; kids' christmas event sponsorship; provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive...
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Public charity · Johnson City
Mountain States Health Alliance
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13 Tennessee grants totaling $924K · typical grant $10K–$50K (tax year 2024)
73% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: program support; program support for children in the court system; substandard housing program; pediatrics conference; program support-center for nursing excellence
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United Way · Johnson City
United Way of East Tennessee
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12 Tennessee grants totaling $202K · typical grant $10K–$20K (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: organization support
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Public charity · Chehalis, WA
Empowering American Communities
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,375 · typical grant $3,175–$3,200 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Danville, VA
Hughes Memorial Home
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,500 · typical grant $1,500–$2,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: educational scholarships to deserving students
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Private foundation · Blountville
Danpaul Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $20K · typical grant $20K–$20K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: support children's art through progr
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
C Mccoy Fbo C & L Mccoy Fdn
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $500 · typical grant $500–$500 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Mar 17 · next Mar 17, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return: Form 990-PF for private foundations (grants paid and how it takes applications), Form 990 Schedule I for community foundations, United Ways and other public charities (grants over $5,000 to organizations). Included: every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee organizations. Corporate and community-foundation programs are in the grant search.