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130 foundations in Rutherford County

  1. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Boys & Girls Clubs of America

    How to apply: not stated

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

    11% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  2. Public charity · Knoxville

    Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $19.1 million · 1 in Rutherford 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

  3. Public charity · Nashville

    Mission Possible

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $285,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Hurricane relief

  4. Public charity · Nashville

    The Cma Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    14 Tennessee grants totaling $807,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General support for programming to enhance youth development through music learning; Mental health support for music industry professionals; Music teachers of excellence...

  5. Private foundation · Memphis

    International Paper Company Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $148,535 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $2,252 to $13,683 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Carter county food for kids backpack program; Donated shipping for menstrual health program; Junior achievement biz town; Habitat improvement along rivers in greater Nashville...

  6. Public charity · New York, NY

    Ernst & Young Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $275,310 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gifts

  7. Public charity · Beverly Hills, CA

    Edward Charles Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $558,240 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $20,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable gift

  8. Public charity · Franklin

    Gary Sinise Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $20,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

    91% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    3 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Equipment grant fulfillment; Sports/rec provider grant; Alliance support - mental wellness; Alliance support-medal of honor gala; Medical device grant - ems

  9. Public charity · Nashville

    Catholic Charities of Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $5.7 million · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $127,035 to $1.1 million (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Medical screening; Social services; Social services, eligibility caseworker; Eligibility caseworker, intensive case management, social services, school impact, preventive...

  10. Public charity · Chicago, IL

    National Association of Realtors

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $483,163 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $8,503 to $68,867 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  11. Public charity · Rosemont, IL

    Genyouth Incorporated

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $80,296 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $5,591 to $7,872 (tax year 2024)

    82% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support physical activities in schools; Combat food insecurity in schools

  12. Public charity · Federal Way, WA

    World Vision Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $2.1 million · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $72,319 to $199,861 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Family assistance & development; Development & disaster relief; Development; Family assistance; Christian ministry

  13. Public charity · Canton, MA

    Joy in Childhood Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $117,950 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support Sick and Hungry Kids

  14. Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA

    The Presser Foundation

    Takes applications

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2024)

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

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Undergraduate scholar awards

  15. Public charity · Dallas, TX

    Communities Foundation of Texas Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $344,332 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: This grant is designated for general support.

  16. Public charity · Brentwood

    Encore Ministry Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $100,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

  17. Public charity · El Segundo, CA

    Hispanic Scholarship Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $375,490 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,316 to $67,428 (tax year 2025)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide scholarships for students

  18. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Gail C@link Education Trust

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $3,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Student higher education scholarships

  19. Public charity · Fairfax, VA

    Nra Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $186,713 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $5,828 to $17,035 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Competitive Shooting; General Shooting Program; Training, Safety, Education

  20. Public charity · Columbia

    Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

    How to apply: not stated

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $141,809 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $15,000 to $28,433 (tax year 2024)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Annual sponsorship for awards/events; Fb bank commissions; Annual scholarship; Annual sponsorship

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Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which lists the grants they paid and how to apply. Community foundations, United Ways and other public charities file Form 990, and we use its Schedule I (grants over $5,000). We include every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee groups. Corporate and community-foundation grant rounds are in the grant search.