Foundations that fund Tennessee
Private foundations rarely post open calls, so look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”. You'll see foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.
9 foundations in Gibson County
12 invitation-only foundations hidden. Show them
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Public charity · Nashville
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN
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285 Tennessee grants totaling $63.3 million · typical grant $23,119 to $215,432 (tax year 2024)
27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To assist in feeding those in need
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Private foundation · Brentwood
Tractor Supply Company Foundation
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135 Tennessee grants totaling $892,850 · typical grant $250 to $500 (tax year 2025)
93% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Hometown heroes donation
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Public charity · Jackson
West TN Healthcare Foundation Inc.
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40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · typical grant $9,394 to $38,500 (tax year 2024)
49% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: $6,000.00 women who care grant; $5,000.00 for general support; $250.00 windows of hope sponsorship; $2,093.53 for repair of ac unit; $1,500.00 steak n burger sponsorship;...
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Public charity · Chicago, IL
Elks National Foundation Inc.
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27 Tennessee grants totaling $363,820 · typical grant $9,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Community investments program; State charitable grant
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Private foundation · Paris
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc.
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25 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $7,500 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)
12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Community program services; Christianity; Community program; Family planning center; Homeless shelter for women & children
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Public charity · Americus, GA
Habitat for Humanity International Inc.
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22 Tennessee grants totaling $3.3 million · typical grant $14,678 to $124,558 (tax year 2024)
9% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Affordable housing
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Private foundation · New York, NY
New York Life Foundation
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19 Tennessee grants totaling $71,500 · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)
95% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Educ. General; Cca general
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Public charity · Franklin
Gary Sinise Foundation
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11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · typical grant $20,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)
91% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Equipment grant fulfillment; Sports/rec provider grant; Alliance support - mental wellness; Alliance support-medal of honor gala; Medical device grant - ems
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Community foundation · Asheville, NC
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc.
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10 Tennessee grants totaling $418,474 · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)
60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Building community & economic vitality; Promoting quality health; Religion; Assisting people in need
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which lists the grants they paid and how to apply. Community foundations, United Ways and other public charities file Form 990, and we use its Schedule I (grants over $5,000). We include every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee groups. Corporate and community-foundation grant rounds are in the grant search.