Foundations that fund Tennessee

66 foundations that funded “Center for Community Change”

43 invitation-only foundations hidden. Show them

1. Private foundation · Memphis

   J R Hyde III Foundation

   Takes applications

   108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   24% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   4 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General operating support/support for a strategic plan; General operating support/support for the Mid-South development district's organizational reboot; Support for allmemphis...

2. Public charity · Bethesda, MD

   Journey for Good Foundation Inc.

   Ask before applying

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $110,000 · typical grant $20,000 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life; To serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first...

3. Public charity · Johnson City

   Ballad Health

   Ask before applying

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $63,500 (tax year 2024)

   65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development; Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship; Provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive...

4. Public charity · Oakland, CA

   Solidaire Network Inc.

   Ask before applying

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $455,000 · typical grant $40,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Movement support of Community Defense of East Tennessee.; Movement support of People's Advocacy Institute; General support of Black Mycelium Project; General support of...

5. Public charity · Minneapolis, MN

   Borealis Philanthropy

   Ask before applying

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $926,400 · typical grant $50,000 to $220,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support the work of fiscal projects; To support the work of decarcerate Memphis; To support the work of Nashville community bail fund; To support the work of my sistah's...

6. Private foundation · Washington, DC

   Public Welfare Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $100,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   11% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for gideon's trumpet redux-continued; Support for justice, not just surviving; Support for mississippi prison reform coalition; Support for towards a people's justice;...

7. Private foundation · Nashville

   Scarlett Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   250 Tennessee grants totaling $8.6 million · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Dec 15 · next Dec 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Tuition; Support for operations; Support for operations and capacity building; Support for director of operations and director of student support; Student support in memorium...

8. Private foundation · Knoxville

   The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   22 Tennessee grants totaling $421,025 · typical grant $5,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Jun 30 · next Jun 30, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Education; Academic programs; School garden program; Mental health program; Money for local community food pantr

9. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

   Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc.

   Ask before applying

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $104,540 · typical grant $9,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

   56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: GOTV/Voter Registration; Divine 9 Voter Mobilization

10. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Smith Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $176,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    86% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    3 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives.; To assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in Tennessee.;...

11. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Boyd Foundation

    Takes applications

    56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $10,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: For annual budget.; To seek to build and admire meaningful arts and crafts expeeriences.; To preserve and enrich the diversity of art and culture in East Tennessee.; To...

12. Public charity · San Antonio, TX

    Petco Love

    Ask before applying

    31 Tennessee grants totaling $670,083 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,678 (tax year 2024)

    81% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. 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...

14. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Bailey Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: May 31, Nov 30 · next Nov 30, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    63% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.; The mission of big ears is...

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $8.7 million · typical grant $5,760 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

    47% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    10 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Fra turner fellows; Capital support for new building; Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign; Recovery in community capital campaign; Fra turner fellows 2024-25

16. Public charity · Savannah

    Hardin County Community and Healthcare Foundation Inc.

    Ask before applying · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $22,118 · typical grant $2,500 to $13,618 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Drug recovery program; Books for Kids; Community Center

17. Community foundation · Fremont, CA

    American Muslim Community Foundation

    Ask before applying

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $50,000 · typical grant $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General philanthropy

18. Public charity · Memphis

    Junior League of Memphis

    Ask before applying

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $57,619 · typical grant $10,198 to $30,000 (tax year 2023)

    Funded: Grants to teachers; Monthly events at lester community center; Donation for 30th Anniversary

19. Private foundation · Nashville

    Dugas Family Foundation II Inc.

    Takes applications

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $592,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    78% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    5 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Transportation - new vehicle; Able youth track and field program; Expansion project; Recovery in community-arch academy for girls; Increase capacity to serve local needs and...

20. Public charity · Jackson

    West TN Healthcare Foundation Inc.

    Ask before applying

    40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · typical grant $9,394 to $38,500 (tax year 2024)

    49% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: $6,000.00 women who care grant; $5,000.00 for general support; $250.00 windows of hope sponsorship; $2,093.53 for repair of ac unit; $1,500.00 steak n burger sponsorship;...