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940 foundations that funded “Chi”

  1. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Robert L and Kathrina H Maclellan Foundation

    Takes applications

    34 Tennessee grants totaling $2.8 million · typical grant $14,000 to $80,000 (tax year 2024)

    32% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For education of youth and children.; For outreach to families.; For holistic community outreach and development.; For outreach to the indigent.; For spiritual formation and education.

  2. Public charity · Braintree, MA

    Good Sports Inc.

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    16 Tennessee grants totaling $224,477 · typical grant $8,982 to $19,340 (tax year 2025)

    69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Increase accessibility of youth sports programs to children in need.

  3. Public charity · Nashville

    Charley Foundation Inc.

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $81,000 · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To improve the quality of life of children in need

  4. Private foundation · San Angelo, TX

    James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $50,000 · typical grant $50,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Apr 29, Oct 31 · next Oct 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To transform the hearts of children and families in uganda and throughout the world through life-saving medical care, family preservation, and sharing the love of jesus christ

  5. Private foundation · Cleveland

    George R Johnson Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    72 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

    24% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Advocate training program; Children educational program; Art education; Unity center; Harbor safe house

  6. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Regal Foundation

    Takes applications

    48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · typical grant $3,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    48% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Children & family; Health; Military

  7. Private foundation · Bristol

    Clarke Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $37,720 · typical grant $200 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Volunteer rescue; Children's hospital; Public chaity; Educational; Childrens home

  8. Private foundation · Greeneville

    J C Morris Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $63,060 · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships; Assist foster children

  9. Public charity · Irvine, CA

    Taco Bell Foundation Inc.

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $50,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide support services and programs for underprivileged children, to help them grow up; To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout...

  10. Public charity · Nashville

    Music City Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $34,444 · typical grant $6,500 to $21,444 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To support the work of caring for hospitality industry workers who are in crisis. These workers are the backbone of the 2nd largest industry in Nashville.; To support the...

  11. Public charity · Cordova

    Dow Endowment Fund Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $90,764 · typical grant $25,764 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Pediatric intensive; Childlife foundation; Ped ward

  12. Private foundation · Germantown

    John Winn Davis Fund for Autism

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $19,000 · typical grant $9,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To support the work and mission of the organization and assist children/patients of the organization who have an autism diagnosis.; To support the work and mission of the...

  13. Private foundation · Brookneal, VA

    Foster Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,400 · typical grant $900 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Disc golf sponsor; Children's fund

  14. Public charity · Brentwood

    Miles for Miles Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $7,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded: Jobs program; Support k-12 children with disabilities in finding christ

  15. Private foundation · Rochester, NY

    The Charles and Mary Crossed Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $210 · typical grant $210 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Pro-life public education; Childrens welfare

  16. Public charity · Fountain Valley, CA

    Hyundai Hope On Wheels

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $825,000 · typical grant $325,000 to $500,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Raise awareness and support research and treatment of childhood cancer.

  17. Public charity · Denham Springs, LA

    2fish Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $43,690 · typical grant $17,476 to $26,214 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Orphan sponsorships; Children illness ministry

  18. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    Celeste and Kurt Zuch Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $500 · typical grant $500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: St. Jude children's research hospital is a pediatric treatment and research hospital headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee

  19. Private foundation · Delray Beach, FL

    New Jersey Road Runners Youth Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,040 · typical grant $1,040 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital

  20. Community foundation · Coral Gables, FL

    Coral Gables Community Foundation Inc.

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

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $35,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Health services; Education & children

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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.