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448 foundations in Knox County

1. United Way · Chattanooga

   United Way of Greater Chattanooga

   How to apply: not stated

   69 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $21,689 to $64,542 (tax year 2024)

   7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Public charity · Nashville

   Nashville Predators Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   58 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · 1 in Knox County · 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...

3. Private foundation · Memphis

   The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   52 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General - operating

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   The West End Home Foundation

   Takes applications

   44 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $17,500 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation

   Takes applications

   39 Tennessee grants totaling $319,150 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Grant for support of program mission for youth; Grant for support of program mission for education; Grant for support of program mission for community; Community grant for...

6. Public charity · Clarksville

   Dreamchasers

   How to apply: not stated

   36 Tennessee grants totaling $682,925 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $6,650 to $17,750 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Public charity · Kingsport

   Eastman Credit Union

   How to apply: not stated

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $746,224 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General contribution; Event sponsorship; General contribution/event sponsorship; Development contribution; Expansion project/snap relief/event sponsorship

8. Public charity · Nashville

   Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy

   How to apply: not stated

   28 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $70,505 to $147,477 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Offset funding gap caused by cuts to member cac's voca grants and program enhancement

9. Public charity · Memphis

   Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   28 Tennessee grants totaling $274,667 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $2,500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Silver Sponsor for Mental Health Breakfast Nov. 12, 2024; SE Gala S23-24; SE 23 Memphis TN Market Support; Year 2025 Sponsorship Support Package; 2024 BCMS Scholarship Event...

10. Public charity · Chicago, IL

    Elks National Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $363,820 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $9,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Community investments program; State charitable grant

11. Private foundation · Memphis

    Lawrence Lewis Foundation 8033000192

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $206,068 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $750 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General Charitable Contribution

12. Public charity · Phoenix, AZ

    Petsmart Charities Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    22 Tennessee grants totaling $450,800 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $6,300 to $26,300 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Adoptions; Adoptions, disaster response; Adoptions, transport

13. Public charity · Americus, GA

    Habitat for Humanity International Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    22 Tennessee grants totaling $3.3 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $14,678 to $124,558 (tax year 2024)

    9% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Affordable housing

14. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Allan Jones Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $72,741 · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $300 to $4,000 (tax year 2024)

    81% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating funds; Operating funds & memorials; Legacy fund; Swing for hope donation

15. Public charity · Nashville

    Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $9,513 to $174,153 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General program support

16. Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

    Lilly Endowment Inc.

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $18.9 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $50,000 to $2 million (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Employee matching gift(s); Religion & cultural inst initiative; Youth on faith & service initiative; Capacity buildg-disaster relief orgs; Nurturing children-worship & prayer

17. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Boys & Girls Clubs of America

    How to apply: not stated

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $2.5 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $21,635 to $171,390 (tax year 2024)

    11% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Public charity · Knoxville

    Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $19.1 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $299,712 to $1.1 million (tax year 2024)

    5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Bgc in TN programs

19. United Way · Morristown

    United Way of Hamblen County Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $15,000 to $80,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Fund operations

20. Private foundation · Seattle, WA

    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

    Takes applications

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $8.2 million · 1 in Knox County · typical grant $125,000 to $606,651 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: K-12 education; Public awareness and analysis; Pneumonia & pandemic preparedness; K-12 education; postsecondary education; public awareness and analysis; Postsecondary education

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