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1,186 foundations that funded “St”

  1. Public charity · Edgefield, SC

    National Wild Turkey Federation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $79,273 · typical grant $10,000 to $53,273 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: JAKES Event State or Local; State research; Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat

  2. Public charity · Birmingham, AL

    Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $36,600 · typical grant $6,600 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Maryville college adventures in studying (mast) - expanding horizons; Project support 2024: $5,000 holistic evangelism in tete province and remainder allocated to persian...

  3. Private foundation · Vancouver, WA

    M J Murdock Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $150,000 to $700,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: New program staff; Program expansion

  4. Public charity · Beverly, MA

    International Center for Responsible Gaming

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $376,152 · typical grant $170,782 to $205,370 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: A randomized clinical trial of contingency management for gambling disorder enhancing treatment retention and outcomes; Modernized and personalized prevention of college...

  5. Private foundation · Charlotte, NC

    Duke Energy Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $32,300 · typical grant $8,500 to $23,800 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Public assistance stlf

  6. Private foundation · Danville, VA

    Hughes Memorial Home

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,500 · typical grant $1,500 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Educational scholarships to deserving students

  7. Private foundation · Richardson, TX

    L & M Meador Scholarship Trust

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $6,250 · typical grant $6,250 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: College/university student scholarship awards

  8. Private foundation · Northfield, VT

    The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family Foundation

    IRS revoked its tax-exempt status · How to apply: not stated

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,500 · typical grant $5,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Serve and study international program

  9. Private foundation · Camden, NJ

    Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $120,250 · typical grant $120,250 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: May 12 · next May 12, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Scholarships to students

  10. Private foundation · San Antonio, TX

    Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $583,333 · typical grant $583,333 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Support medical study

  11. Public charity · Cleveland, OH

    The Cleveland Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $482,150 · typical grant $7,000 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Fundraising efforts and awareness organization for st. Jude children's research hospital.; Wetland conservation; Support of administrative costs to conduct the "power of...

  12. Community foundation · Raleigh, NC

    North Carolina Community Foundation

    How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $693,863 · typical grant $12,000 to $103,721 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support the organization's stated mission

  13. Public charity · Burbank, CA

    The Mr Holland's Opus Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $203,872 · typical grant $12,266 to $18,764 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide musical instruments to students in need.

  14. Public charity · Nashville

    Percy Priest Parent Teacher Organization

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $309,180 · typical grant $16,735 to $225,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To support the faculty and students of percy priest elementary school; To fund all or part of specially trained personnel including science lab teacher and training assistants;...

  15. Private foundation · Fenton, MO

    Carl Marshall Reeves and

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $50,000 · typical grant $50,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Macular degeneration research of the eye studies

  16. Private foundation · Ogden, UT

    Ascent Credit Union Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,500 · typical grant $2,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Purchase of education materials and classes for students at Ogden High School

  17. Private foundation · Greensboro, NC

    The Jonathan & Anne Smith Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Annual impact fund restricted for stem

  18. United Way · Hendersonville

    United Way of Sumner County

    How to apply: not stated

    23 Tennessee grants totaling $458,197 · 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

  19. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Smith Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $176,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    86% of its latest Tennessee winners 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.;...

  20. Private foundation · Syosset, NY

    Les Paul Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $104,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jan 15, Sep 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Music programs; Supporting funds for music programs; Virtual bedside performance program; Fund recording studios in boys and girls clubs

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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.