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12 foundations that funded “Independent”

1. Public charity · Memphis

   Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation Inc.

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   2 Tennessee grants totaling $68,138 · typical grant $23,000 to $45,138 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Educational assistance

2. Public charity · Washington, DC

   Council of Independent Colleges

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   8 Tennessee grants totaling $226,342 · typical grant $20,000 to $51,551 (tax year 2024)

   62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Grants to colleges

3. Private foundation · St Paul, MN

   Land O'lakes Foundation

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $22,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $7,500 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Member co-op matches; Independent retailer match

4. Public charity · Madison, WI

   Ascendium Education Solutions Inc.

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   2 Tennessee grants totaling $121,350 · typical grant $39,700 to $81,650 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Grant, Fast Track to Success? A Mixed Methods Study of Accelerated Course Formats Grant, Travel Grant - DREAM 2024 Conference; SPONSORSHIP - She Changes Everything Conference....

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Frist Foundation

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   128 Tennessee grants totaling $32.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   15 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General support directed by lauren elcan ingram; Operating support for 2024; General support directed by julie and tommy frist; General support directed by jennifer and billy...

6. Public charity · Nashville

   Nashville Predators Foundation

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   58 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $6,553 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   10 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Fy24-25 donation, general purposes; Fy24-25 hfc donation: donation for pediatric rehabilitation project + general purposes; Funding for thrive studios, which empowers children...

7. Private foundation · Syosset, NY

   Les Paul Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $104,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Music programs; Supporting funds for music programs; Virtual bedside performance program; Fund recording studios in boys and girls clubs

8. Public charity · Nashville

   Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc.

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   36 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Event sponsorship; Event sponsorship and donation to the general fund; Donation to the general fund; Event sponsorship and donation to the capital campaign

9. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

   Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn

   Takes applications

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

   39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Unrestricted general; Landscaping

10. Public charity · Knoxville

    Elgin Children's Foundation Inc.

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    10 Tennessee grants totaling $289,917 · typical grant $20,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Academic; Child protection; Dental wellness; Discipleship

11. Public charity · Memphis

    Jewish Foundation of Memphis

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

    62 Tennessee grants totaling $6.3 million · typical grant $13,000 to $73,200 (tax year 2024)

    23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religious; Educational; Arts & cultural; Health / welfare; Community development

12. Public charity · Alexandria, VA

    Good360

    Ask before applying · Donates products, not cash

    67 Tennessee grants totaling $244 million · typical grant $11,461 to $146,998 (tax year 2024)

    68% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To assist those in need

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