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68 foundations in Sumner County

1. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Carolyn Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · 36 in Sumner County · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...

2. Community foundation · Nashville

   The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   1,155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8 million · 18 in Sumner County · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   55 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee; For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance with licensing...

3. United Way · Hendersonville

   United Way of Sumner County

   How to apply: not stated

   23 Tennessee grants totaling $458,197 · 17 in Sumner County · typical grant $9,078 to $27,115 (tax year 2024)

   22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Health focus; Financial stability; Youth opportunity; Rebuilding lives; Community resiliency

4. Public charity · Nashville

   Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

   How to apply: not stated

   285 Tennessee grants totaling $63.3 million · 13 in Sumner County · 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

5. Private foundation · Lakeland, FL

   Publix Super Markets Charities Inc.

   Takes applications

   214 Tennessee grants totaling $2.7 million · 11 in Sumner County · typical grant $475 to $9,377 (tax year 2024)

   19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   Tennessee Titans Foundation

   Takes applications

   124 Tennessee grants totaling $2.1 million · 7 in Sumner County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   84% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Operating budget

7. Public charity · Clarksville

   Greater Nashville Funding

   How to apply: not stated

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $391,770 · 7 in Sumner County · typical grant $5,923 to $15,156 (tax year 2025)

   72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Student activities

8. Private foundation · Gallatin

   Oak Tree Charitable Trust

   Takes applications

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $11,950 · 6 in Sumner County · typical grant $500 to $1,500 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Sep 30 · next Sep 30, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   10% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Preservation; Protect and preserve; Proivde afforable housing; Promote sumner county tourism; Creating artistic experiences for ev

9. Private foundation · Brentwood

   Tractor Supply Company Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   135 Tennessee grants totaling $892,850 · 5 in Sumner County · typical grant $250 to $500 (tax year 2025)

   93% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Hometown heroes donation

10. United Way · Nashville

    United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    315 Tennessee grants totaling $17.4 million · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $11,250 to $61,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program opns (cif); Donor directed designations; Sub-recipient grants

11. Public charity · Clarksville

    Dreamchasers

    How to apply: not stated

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $682,925 · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $6,650 to $17,750 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Reading Is Fundamental Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $68,008 · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $7,200 to $11,552 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To foster literacy

13. Public charity · Hendersonville

    Forward Giving Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $7,048 · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $1,000 to $4,217 (tax year 2024)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General and unrestricted support toward the non-profit's mission; Items for holiday gift bags for under-privileged elderly in nursing homes; Items for weekly ministry to...

14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Gibson Gives

    Takes applications

    100 Tennessee grants totaling $674,714 · 2 in Sumner County · typical grant $2,999 to $7,297 (tax year 2025)

    62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program use & fundraising efforts

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    The West End Home Foundation

    Takes applications

    44 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3 million · 2 in Sumner County · typical grant $17,500 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

16. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

    The Scripps Howard Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    37 Tennessee grants totaling $49,195 · 2 in Sumner County · typical grant $600 to $1,250 (tax year 2024)

    54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Volunteer Gift; Matching Gift; Community Market Grant; CEO discretionary grant; Journalism Internship stipend

17. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Inspire Brands Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    23 Tennessee grants totaling $335,025 · 2 in Sumner County · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Mission Support

18. Private foundation · Nashville

    Thackston Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $96,500 · 2 in Sumner County · typical grant $2,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Elevator repair; Scholarship; Gift to food bank; Historic place markers; Empower me daycamp

19. Private foundation · Loma Linda, CA

    Versacare Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $186,000 · 2 in Sumner County · typical grant $10,000 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Religious

20. Public charity · Waxahachie, TX

    Cowboy-Up International Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $23,424 · 2 in Sumner County · typical grant $6,300 to $17,124 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Church planting

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