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262 foundations that funded “County”
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Private foundation · West Conshohocken, PA
John Templeton Foundation
Takes applications
6 Tennessee grants totaling $615,323 · typical grant $23,434 to $167,527 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Tokens show: public theology, human flourishing, the good life; Mental health first responders for spiritual yearning among "religious dones"; Understanding the dynamical...
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Public charity · Ashburn, VA
National Recreation and Park Association
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $87,478 · typical grant $10,000 to $42,905 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · Washington, DC
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $517,000 · typical grant $100,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Historic preservation
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Public charity · Boca Raton, FL
Newell Brands Community Fund Inc.
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $39,580 · typical grant $9,895 (tax year 2022)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Family
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Public charity · Washington, DC
National Association of Conservation Districts
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $77,793 · typical grant $18,000 to $41,774 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Technical assistance
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Public charity · Indianapolis, IN
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $40,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Tornado Relief; To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
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Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI
Bissell Pet Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,126 · typical grant $2,563 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: May 1, Jul 6, Oct 1, Dec 1 · next Dec 1, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers
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Public charity · Kingsport
Northeast Tennessee Regional Economic
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $452,000 · typical grant $125,000 to $327,000 (tax year 2022)
Funded: To provide funds for regional marketing programs; To provide funds for a workfoce investment program and other economic development programs
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Public charity · Cookeville
Power of Putnam Inc.
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $69,901 · typical grant $33,447 to $36,454 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Federal subaward drug prevention
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Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation
How to apply: not stated
1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: New hope children's advocacy center
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Public charity · Washington, DC
National Children's Alliance Inc.
How to apply: not stated
19 Tennessee grants totaling $926,981 · typical grant $19,319 to $46,808 (tax year 2024)
56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Core services; Program improvement; Equipment grant; Dtvf service provision/training; Chapter core services
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Private foundation · Franklin
Pedigree Foundation
Takes applications
6 Tennessee grants totaling $110,940 · typical grant $10,500 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Animal Rescue Relief Purposes
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Public charity · Washington, DC
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
How to apply: not stated
6 Tennessee grants totaling $75,250 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: General contribution
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Private foundation · Pasadena, CA
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $65,525 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Fund transportation costs for families affected by domestic violence; Purchase tables, book shelves, etc. For working dog training; Support senior citizen programs; Support...
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Public charity · Washington, DC
Humane World for Animals Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $119,400 to $277,460 (tax year 2025)
60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program; Assist in covering the costs associated with the remediation, renovation, rebuild and expansion of the...
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Public charity · New York, NY
Save the Music Foundation
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $144,699 · typical grant $23,120 to $63,157 (tax year 2025)
75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Music eduation
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Public charity · Indianapolis, IN
Project Lead the Way Inc.
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $102,500 · typical grant $10,000 to $72,500 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Program Implementation; Program Expansion
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Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN
Donaldson Foundation
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $54,870 · typical grant $6,870 to $28,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Contribution provided
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Public charity · Loudon
The Kind Charities of Tennessee Inc.
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $34,793 · typical grant $7,000 to $19,793 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Provide assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities
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Public charity · Arlington, VA
Nami National
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $46,550 · typical grant $6,000 to $26,500 (tax year 2025)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: General Support and Program Assistance
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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.