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387 foundations that funded “Community”

  1. Private foundation · Parsons

    The Ayers Foundation Trust

    Takes applications

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $10.8 million · typical grant $1,500 to $106,600 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    Funded: General/operating

  2. Public charity · Memphis

    Memphis Jewish Federation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $26,700 to $135,298 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  3. Public charity · Memphis

    The Canale Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $126,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Elonged note receivable

  4. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    Wollman Scholarship Fund

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $8,000 · typical grant $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships; Scholarship

  5. Public charity · Nashville

    Pmc Cares Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $90,783 · typical grant $7,500 to $16,526 (tax year 2023)

  6. Public charity · Memphis

    Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $6.1 million · typical grant $724,775 to $1.9 million (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: FedEx Fam House Operational; Capital Acquisitions; Operational Support and Marketing; Research Services And IRB Fees

  7. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Jobs With Justice Education Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $284,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $32,400 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  8. Public charity · Nashville

    The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $202,363 to $981,607 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: K-12 & post secondary education - career readiness (jpmorgan chase); K-12 & post secondary education - career readiness (jpmorgan chase), partnership 2030 initiative, &...

  9. Private foundation · Tarpon Springs, FL

    James P Gills Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $11,200 · typical grant $1,200 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Ministry

  10. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Housing Assistance Council

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $27,499 · typical grant $10,955 to $16,544 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Stipend/grant

  11. Public charity · Knoxville

    Methodist Medical Center

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $27,272 · typical grant $12,272 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: General support, Hospitality Houses; Scholarship fund support

  12. Public charity · Raleigh, NC

    The Grey Muzzle Organization

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $33,000 · typical grant $8,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Dental care; Keeping senior dogs in their homes

  13. 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

  14. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

    Highmark Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $107,500 · typical grant $7,500 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Five-year grant (2021-2025) to support traditionally under-represented minorities with dental scholarships.; To support school grants and award programs

  15. Public charity · Los Angeles, CA

    Solutions Project Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Core Fund 2024 grant award

  16. Private foundation · Brewton, AL

    The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $29,750 · typical grant $5,000 to $24,750 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted contribution

  17. Public charity · Franklin

    Tennessee Charitable Care Network

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $305,504 · typical grant $10,050 to $25,990 (tax year 2025)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To improve health care services offered to low-income, underserved tennesseans.

  18. Public charity · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

    Pga Tour Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $3.7 million · typical grant $10,000 to $142,942 (tax year 2024)

    90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  19. Public charity · Old Hickory

    Soles4souls Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $377,463 · typical grant $23,499 to $51,505 (tax year 2024)

    88% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Free distribution of shoes and clothing

  20. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    The Columbus Phipps Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $124,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $44,500 (tax year 2024)

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

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational grants

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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.