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.
14 foundations that funded “Ballet Foundation” in Davidson County
14 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Bedford Hills, NY
Weeden Foundation
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · typical grant $500–$1,000 (tax year 2024)
25% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: grant; grants
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Private foundation · Totowa, NJ
Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,857 · typical grant $1,857–$1,857 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general charitable program 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 · Knoxville
Clayton Family Foundation
Takes applications
40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1M · typical grant $2,500–$12K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
20% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: church general fund; k-12 school; community health services; scholarship fund; dance school transportation
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Public charity · Los Angeles, CA
Find Your Light Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $17K · typical grant $7,000–$10K (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to provide a vital service to the underserved population through arts education programs
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Private foundation · Nashville
Martin Foundation
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $116K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Public charity · Milwaukee, WI
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc.
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6 Tennessee grants totaling $101K · typical grant $8,000–$20K (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: sustaining support; the fedex family house gala
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Lawson Family Foundation
Takes applications
71 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2M · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)
76% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: sponsorship; membership - great egret society; life prep academy; 100knoxville; sponsorship of concert
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Private foundation · Nashville
The Danner Foundation
Takes applications
28 Tennessee grants totaling $396K · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general purposes; scoutreach program; to support high school debate program; $25,000 for general purposes and $25,000 for dorie bolze fund; $10,000 for general purposes and...
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Private foundation · Orlando, FL
Truist Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
26 Tennessee grants totaling $716K · typical grant $10K–$31K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
13 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: building career pathways to; thriving communities; strengthening small; presidential honors; special programs
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Private foundation · Memphis
J R Hyde III Foundation
Takes applications
108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1M · typical grant $5,000–$100K (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 grantees 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...
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Community foundation · Nashville
The Community Foundation of Middle
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1155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8M · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)
46% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
55 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: 2024 support; for general support; for unrestricted support; to provide 1st time support for your important mission; for unrestricted use
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Private foundation · White Bluff
Doochin Family Charitable Foundation
Takes applications
19 Tennessee grants totaling $115K · typical grant $300–$11K (tax year 2025)
No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing
26% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general operating expense to further charitable purpose
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Public charity · Nashville
Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc.
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36 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2M · typical grant $10K–$35K (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees 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; donation to endowment fund
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.