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.
8 foundations that funded “The Rotary Foundation of Rotary”
14 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Public charity · Evanston, IL
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary
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8 Tennessee grants totaling $379K · typical grant $22K–$74K (tax year 2024)
57% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: econ. and community develop.-humanitarian; econ. and community develop.-humanitarian-daf; disease prev. and treatment-humanitarian-daf; disaster response-floods; basic...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Boyd Foundation
Takes applications
56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3M · typical grant $10K–$150K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
36% of its latest Tennessee grantees 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 transform...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
L A M P Foundation
Takes applications
21 Tennessee grants totaling $69K · typical grant $1,000–$5,000 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: scholarships; scholarships,events; general support, collectors circle; general operating, orphanage; reverend fund
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Private foundation · Morristown
Wallace Foundation
Takes applications
33 Tennessee grants totaling $100K · typical grant $1,000–$2,500 (tax year 2024)
15% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general fund; scholarship; wallace scholarship
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Public charity · Clarksville
Clarksville-Montgomery County
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22 Tennessee grants totaling $2.7M · typical grant $20K–$103K (tax year 2024)
47% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: social services; greenway development; speech & swallowing; food pantry; med management
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Smith Family Foundation
Takes applications
17 Tennessee grants totaling $176K · typical grant $5,000–$15K (tax year 2025)
86% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: to serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives; to assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in tennessee; elevate...
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hand Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
16 Tennessee grants totaling $26K · typical grant $750–$2,500 (tax year 2024)
19% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: unrestricted grant
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Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
Takes applications
18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6M · typical grant $25K–$100K (tax year 2025)
39% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: unrestricted general; landscaping
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.