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1,637 foundations that funded “T”
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Private foundation · Memphis
Helen and Jabie Hardin Charitable Tr
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $500,000 to $1 million (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Decatur, IL
Ethan Allen Johnson & Caroline Johnson Educational Trust
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $8,000 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,500 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarships
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Private foundation · Murfreesboro, AR
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $19,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Religious
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Public charity · Nashville
African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $70,000 · typical grant $33,333 to $36,667 (tax year 2025)
Funded: Grassroots organizing
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Public charity · Birmingham, AL
Dr J E Green Educational Trust
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $43,684 · typical grant $21,842 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Erie, PA
Mary Ann Walters Scholarship Funds Tr Uw
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,635 · typical grant $1,635 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarship award
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Philippine American Association of East Tennessee Inc.
How to apply: not stated
1 Tennessee grant totaling $198 · typical grant $198 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Columbus, OH
Donna & Harry B Mcdonald Charitable Tr
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Williamsville, NY
S Kirpal Singh Family Foundation Trust
How to apply: not stated
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,500 · typical grant $1,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $500 · typical grant $500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Chelsea, AL
Mt Moriah Fellowship Baptist Church & Cemetary Cjd Tr
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,950 · typical grant $1,950 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Charitable - religious outreach
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Private foundation · Eagan, WI
A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Apr 1 · next Apr 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Scholarships
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Private foundation · Crystal River, FL
Melvin J and Harriet H Naser Charitable Trust
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $35,000 · typical grant $35,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Fairhope, AL
Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Westport, CT
My Child's Hand Foundation Trust
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Patient financial assistance
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Private foundation · Freehold, NJ
Carol & Robert J Palle Jr Charitable Tr 123198
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Lakewood, WA
B Corry and Donna J Mcfarland Foundation Irrv Tr
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $150,000 · typical grant $150,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Veterans support
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Public charity · Goodlettsville
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
How to apply: not stated
81 Tennessee grants totaling $2.5 million · typical grant $8,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2025)
44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: English as a second; Atoz family; Literacy support for; Bim family literacy; Literacy changes liv
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Public charity · Washington, DC
50can Inc.
How to apply: not stated
30 Tennessee grants totaling $7.7 million · typical grant $123,280 to $352,000 (tax year 2024)
30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To support summer boost
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Private foundation · Hendersonville
Carolyn Smith Foundation
Takes applications
146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)
No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing
45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...
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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.