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448 foundations in Knox County

1. Public charity · Manchester, NH

   For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First

   How to apply: not stated

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $168,258 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $6,550 to $14,880 (tax year 2024)

   90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Private foundation · Glendale, AZ

   Bechtel Group Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $144,959 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $300 to $43,059 (tax year 2024)

   75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Education; Social services

3. Public charity · Franklin

   Tennessee Golf Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $193,436 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $13,000 to $34,190 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

4. Private foundation · Lynchburg, VA

   Scott Cares Foundation

   Takes applications

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $6,750 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

   60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Public charity · New York, NY

   National Harm Reduction Coalition

   How to apply: not stated

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $35,000 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $7,000 (tax year 2024)

   60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Harm reduction programming

6. Public charity · Wheaton, MD

   For the Girls Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $72,863 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $5,257 to $20,299 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

7. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Kickin Cancer

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $20,000 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $3,500 to $7,000 (tax year 2022)

   Funded: To provide assitance with the cost of cancer treatments and other medical expenses; To aide in research, education, and treatment of those battling cancer

8. Private foundation · Wheaton, IL

   The William and Mary Davis Foundation

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $14,100 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $3,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Operational funding

9. Public charity · Farragut

   Classic Productions for Students

   How to apply: not stated

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $48,013 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $9,603 to $19,205 (tax year 2024)

10. Public charity · Knoxville

    Knoxville Jewish Community Family of Funds

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $547,660 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $7,750 to $298,087 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

11. Private foundation · Flint, MI

    The Isabel Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $120,000 · 3 in Knox County · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

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

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: 2024-2026 pledge - general operating; Capital work; Matching grant for general operating expenses

12. Community foundation · Memphis

    Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    307 Tennessee grants totaling $40.4 million · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $10,300 to $101,000 (tax year 2024)

    30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religion; Educational; Human service; Philanthropy; Youth devel

13. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Tractor Supply Company Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    135 Tennessee grants totaling $892,850 · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $250 to $500 (tax year 2025)

    93% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Hometown heroes donation

14. Private foundation · Memphis

    J R Hyde III Foundation

    Takes applications

    108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1 million · 2 in Knox County · 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...

15. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    80 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $5,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    28% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    4 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Technology; Program related; Capacity building; Capital campaign

16. Private foundation · Cleveland

    George R Johnson Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    72 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $10,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

    24% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Advocate training program; Children educational program; Art education; Unity center; Harbor safe house

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Louisiana-Pacific Foundation

    Takes applications

    39 Tennessee grants totaling $341,773 · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $750 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    52% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Public charity · Nashville

    Tennessee Bar Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    38 Tennessee grants totaling $3.2 million · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $20,000 to $95,000 (tax year 2024)

    55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Administration of justice; Legal services

19. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

    The Scripps Howard Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    37 Tennessee grants totaling $49,195 · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $600 to $1,250 (tax year 2024)

    54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Volunteer Gift; Matching Gift; Community Market Grant; CEO discretionary grant; Journalism Internship stipend

20. Public charity · Crossville

    United Fund of Cumberland County

    How to apply: not stated

    35 Tennessee grants totaling $358,182 · 2 in Knox County · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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