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1,838 foundations that funded “Foundation”

  1. Private foundation · Columbia, MO

    Mfa Oil Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,600 · typical grant $1,600 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: 2 trundle beds, 4 mattresses, one po; Commercial freezer and fridge

  2. Community foundation · Chico, CA

    North Valley Community Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $47,500 · typical grant $12,000 to $35,500 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  3. Private foundation · Grundy, VA

    The Horizon Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $42,686 · typical grant $9,975 to $32,711 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Scholarship

  4. Private foundation · North Royalton, OH

    The Trzcinski Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $130,000 · typical grant $30,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Furtherance of charitable activities

  5. Private foundation · Marietta, GA

    The Hoenes Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Oct 1 · next Oct 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Support & assist veterans needs; General support for childrenfamilies dealing with cancer

  6. Private foundation · St Joseph, MI

    The Tiscornia Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $11,100 · typical grant $1,100 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Feb 1, Apr 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community welfare

  7. Public charity · Newport News, VA

    The Rosser Foundation A Pure Charitable Trust and Public Charit

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $766,031 · typical grant $155,000 to $611,031 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Church building

  8. Private foundation · Fort Worth, TX

    Give to Life Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,534 · typical grant $1,000 to $1,534 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Helping people live purpose-driven lives that positively influence culture

  9. Private foundation · West Newton, MA

    Bierly Boasberg Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

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

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  10. Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI

    Leslie Tassell Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $12,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarship

  11. Private foundation · Omaha, NE

    Union Pacific Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: May 31 · next May 31, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community & economic development; Education (k-12)

  12. Public charity · New York, NY

    The Astraea Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $105,000 · typical grant $45,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Project support for work on housing security for disadvantaged communities

  13. Private foundation · Taylorsville, NC

    The Griffin Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,000 · typical grant $2,500 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religious; Philanthropic

  14. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

    Dik Edward & Evelyn Fam Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  15. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    Mary Jane Crowe Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $29,410 · typical grant $4,410 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted general; Scholarships

  16. Private foundation · Powell, OH

    Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $15,600 · typical grant $3,500 to $12,100 (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  17. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

    Betagole Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $300 · typical grant $100 to $200 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  18. Private foundation · Hanover, MD

    Allegis Group Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,408 · typical grant $1,028 to $3,380 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  19. Private foundation · Montrose, AL

    Mcneel Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $7,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Operating expenses

  20. Private foundation · North Palm Beach, FL

    Florescue Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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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.