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.

1 foundation that funded “Area Foundation” in Gibson County

3 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway

  1. Public charity · Franklin

    Gary Sinise Foundation

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    11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6M · typical grant $20K–$150K (tax year 2024)

    91% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    3 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: equipment grant fulfillment; sports/rec provider grant; alliance support - mental wellness; alliance support-medal of honor gala; medical device grant - ems

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.