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440 foundations that funded “Center”
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Public charity · Washington, DC
Aarp
How to apply: not stated
11 Tennessee grants totaling $144,583 · typical grant $8,500 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)
91% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Community Challenge Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative; Sponsorship of event; Sponsorship of the free rides to the polls on election day event; "Sponsorship...
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Private foundation · Nashville
Prevention Is Key Foundation
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $80,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Mar 15, Sep 15 · next Mar 15, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Community health awareness; In-home nursing visits; Wellness program to low income; Community support meal program; Community nutrition/coaching for wom
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $49,519 · typical grant $4,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)
29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · Knoxville
Knoxville Firefighters Association
How to apply: not stated
7 Tennessee grants totaling $157,407 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)
14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Education program
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Public charity · Johnson City
Wellmont Health System
How to apply: not stated
6 Tennessee grants totaling $109,150 · typical grant $8,250 to $27,500 (tax year 2024)
83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury victims; School of Nursing patient simulators; Programs for free/reduced healthcare
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Public charity · Sewanee
Sewanee Community Chest
How to apply: not stated
6 Tennessee grants totaling $80,088 · typical grant $9,000 to $14,000 (tax year 2025)
17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Preschool program; Sewanee elem schoolpto; Community outreach; Low income housing support; Care of displaced animals
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Public charity · Washington, DC
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
How to apply: not stated
6 Tennessee grants totaling $75,250 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: General contribution
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Private foundation · Herndon, VA
Barzinji Family Foundation
Takes applications
6 Tennessee grants totaling $160,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Program assistance - social services; Program support - social/community services; Program support - educational/community services; Program support - educational services
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Private foundation · Jackson
Farris Family Foundation
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $49,800 · typical grant $3,000 to $16,400 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Capital Campaign
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Private foundation · New York, NY
Surdna Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $730,000 · typical grant $75,000 to $180,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Raleigh, NC
The Huisking Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $76,000 · typical grant $4,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Brother joel mcgraw scholarship fund; Meals on wheels
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Public charity · Denver, CO
Moore Impact Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $406,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Program support/project support
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Public charity · Murfreesboro
Fcm Cares Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $41,295 · typical grant $7,500 to $8,745 (tax year 2025)
80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · Kansas City, MO
Mid-America Arts Alliance
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $110,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Arts program support
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Private foundation · Ridgeland, MS
Butler Snow O'mara Stevens & Cannada
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $48,195 · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Milla's house relocation/furniture; Accessibility improvements; Updated technology and equipment; Construction for trauma waiting room
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Private foundation · Los Altos, CA
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $310,500 · typical grant $13,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Just Societies; Environment and Science; Families and Communities
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Private foundation · Wheaton, IL
The William and Mary Davis Foundation
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $14,100 · typical grant $3,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Operational funding
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Public charity · Knoxville
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Knoxville TN Inc.
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $277,131 · typical grant $74,131 to $110,000 (tax year 2025)
25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Nurse @ Vine Clinic; 2 Giraffe Omni Beds; Trauma simulator & lifesaving ventilator; Field trips/student food
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Public charity · Boston, MA
Community Catalyst Inc.
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $648,823 · typical grant $40,000 to $558,823 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Support health issues
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Private foundation · Metairie, LA
Woldenberg Foundation
Takes applications
3 Tennessee grants totaling $22,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $14,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarships
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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.