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.
968 foundations that funded “The”
2156 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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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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Private foundation · New York, NY
The Ford Foundation
Takes applications
14 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2M · typical grant $375–$150K (tax year 2024)
57% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: matching gift; core support for an exhibition by tabitha arnold on the history of workers rights and labor struggles in chattanooga; core support for peoples advocacy...
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Public charity · Nashville
The Cma Foundation
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14 Tennessee grants totaling $807K · typical grant $25K–$100K (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general support for programming to enhance youth development through music learning; mental health support for music industry professionals; music teachers of excellence...
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Private foundation · Memphis
The Bornblum Foundation
Takes applications
12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4M · typical grant $3,000–$17K (tax year 2024)
58% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: program services
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Private foundation · Houston, TX
The William Stamps Farish Fund
Takes applications
12 Tennessee grants totaling $405K · typical grant $25K–$50K (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: general operations; program support; education program support; 2025 show; security upgrades
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Private foundation · Dalton, GA
The Dixie Group Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
12 Tennessee grants totaling $8,700 · typical grant $250–$2,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Houston, TX
The Powell Foundation
Takes applications
11 Tennessee grants totaling $54K · typical grant $500–$10K (tax year 2025)
45% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: designated grant: general operating and support
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Private foundation · Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Takes applications
11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3M · typical grant $25K–$300K (tax year 2024)
25% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: for general operating support; matching gift of staff and board members; for supporting leaders and teachers in accelerating student learning; for legal technical assistance;...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
10 Tennessee grants totaling $10.4M · typical grant $75K–$1M (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Jun 30, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
30% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: develop christian leaders; support student education; education access; manage and preserve lakeshore park; scholarships and programs
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Public charity · Chattanooga
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc.
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10 Tennessee grants totaling $60K · typical grant $5,930–$5,930 (tax year 2024)
10% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: contributions
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Community foundation · Asheville, NC
The Community Foundation
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10 Tennessee grants totaling $418K · typical grant $10K–$75K (tax year 2024)
60% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: building community & economic vitality; promoting quality health; religion; assisting people in need
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Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH
The Kroger Co Foundation
Takes applications
10 Tennessee grants totaling $192K · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: organization's charitable purpose
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Public charity · Memphis
The Canale Foundation Inc.
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10 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3M · typical grant $5,000–$126K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: elonged note receivable
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Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA
The Presser Foundation
Takes applications
10 Tennessee grants totaling $30K · typical grant $3,000–$3,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Nov 15 · next Nov 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
40% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: undergraduate scholar awards
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Private foundation · Dalton, GA
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $430K · typical grant $20K–$50K (tax year 2025)
No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing
78% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: support
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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 · San Francisco, CA
The Gap Foundation
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $9,100 · typical grant $250–$300 (tax year 2024)
44% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: for civic & community engagement; for health & nursing services
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Public charity · Memphis
The Collective Blueprint
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8 Tennessee grants totaling $280K · typical grant $25K–$55K (tax year 2024)
Funded: partnership in the memphis workforce intermediary project
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Public charity · Evanston, IL
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary
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8 Tennessee grants totaling $379K · typical grant $22K–$74K (tax year 2024)
57% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: econ. and community develop.-humanitarian; econ. and community develop.-humanitarian-daf; disease prev. and treatment-humanitarian-daf; disaster response-floods; basic...
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Private foundation · Niles, OH
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · typical grant $500–$1,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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.