Foundations that fund Tennessee
Private foundations rarely post open calls. Instead, look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”, to find foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.
22 foundations that funded “Ballet Foundation”
19 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Bedford Hills, NY
Weeden Foundation
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · typical grant $500–$1,000 (tax year 2024)
25% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: grant; grants
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Private foundation · Totowa, NJ
Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,857 · typical grant $1,857–$1,857 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general charitable program support
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Public charity · Jackson
Leaders Education Foundation Inc.
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3 Tennessee grants totaling $34K · typical grant $6,000–$20K (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: allowed united way's read team program to assist students with reading initiatives and give books to elementary school-aged children; to further exempt purpose of ballet arts;...
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Private foundation · New York, NY
The Shubert Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $530K · typical grant $40K–$75K (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general operating support for theatrical productions and activities; general operating support for dance productions and activities
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Clayton Family Foundation
Takes applications
40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1M · typical grant $2,500–$12K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
20% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: church general fund; k-12 school; community health services; scholarship fund; dance school transportation
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Private foundation · Bristol
Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $137K · typical grant $3,000–$35K (tax year 2025)
57% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: children's programs; new concession space; ex director salary; covid; books for preschool
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Public charity · Los Angeles, CA
Find Your Light Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $17K · typical grant $7,000–$10K (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to provide a vital service to the underserved population through arts education programs
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Private foundation · Nashville
Martin Foundation
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $116K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Public charity · Milwaukee, WI
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc.
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6 Tennessee grants totaling $101K · typical grant $8,000–$20K (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: sustaining support; the fedex family house gala
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Lawson Family Foundation
Takes applications
71 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2M · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)
76% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: sponsorship; membership - great egret society; life prep academy; 100knoxville; sponsorship of concert
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Private foundation · Nashville
The Danner Foundation
Takes applications
28 Tennessee grants totaling $396K · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general purposes; scoutreach program; to support high school debate program; $25,000 for general purposes and $25,000 for dorie bolze fund; $10,000 for general purposes and...
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Private foundation · Orlando, FL
Truist Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
26 Tennessee grants totaling $716K · typical grant $10K–$31K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
13 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: building career pathways to; thriving communities; strengthening small; presidential honors; special programs
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Private foundation · Memphis
Hohenberg Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
12 Tennessee grants totaling $86K · typical grant $5,000–$10K (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: no specific designation; fund tuition scholarships; operating support towards work on behalf of unhoused people in memphis; capital campaign to fund rust hall expansion; fund...
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Private foundation · Memphis
J R Hyde III Foundation
Takes applications
108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1M · typical grant $5,000–$100K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
24% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
4 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: general operating support/support for a strategic plan; general operating support/support for the mid-south development district's organizational reboot; support for allmemphis...
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Public charity · Memphis
The Turley Foundation
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15 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3M · typical grant $15K–$125K (tax year 2024)
13% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general operational support
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Community foundation · Nashville
The Community Foundation of Middle
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1155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8M · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)
46% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
55 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: 2024 support; for general support; for unrestricted support; to provide 1st time support for your important mission; for unrestricted use
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Mary G K Fox Foundation
Takes applications
27 Tennessee grants totaling $181K · typical grant $1,000–$9,210 (tax year 2025)
19% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: support; gift; 2022 grant request; 2024 grant request; assistance to indigent
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Private foundation · Memphis
T W Briggs Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
26 Tennessee grants totaling $691K · typical grant $15K–$40K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Feb 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
85% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: program support
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Private foundation · White Bluff
Doochin Family Charitable Foundation
Takes applications
19 Tennessee grants totaling $115K · typical grant $300–$11K (tax year 2025)
No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing
26% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general operating expense to further charitable purpose
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Public charity · Memphis
Artsmemphis
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46 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6M · typical grant $12K–$28K (tax year 2024)
11% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: operating support; operating support & arts builds community; operating support & enhancement
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return: Form 990-PF for private foundations (grants paid and how it takes applications), Form 990 Schedule I for community foundations, United Ways and other public charities (grants over $5,000 to organizations). Included: every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee organizations. Corporate and community-foundation programs are in the grant search.