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440 foundations that funded “Center”

  1. 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...

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.