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300 foundations that funded “Community Foundation”

1. Private foundation · Montpelier, VT

   National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $21,800 · typical grant $200 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Mar 31 · next Mar 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Hospital; School; Nature conservancy; Animal protection; Community support

2. Public charity · Jackson

   Leaders Education Foundation Inc.

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   3 Tennessee grants totaling $33,500 · typical grant $6,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Allowed united way's read team program to assist students with reading initiatives and give books to elementary school-aged children; The education connection (formerly...

3. Private foundation · Miami, FL

   John S and James L Knight Foundation

   Takes applications

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support the mission of the Memphis brooks museum of art to enrich the lives of the community through the museum's expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs.

4. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Jane I Pettway Foundation

   Takes applications

   40 Tennessee grants totaling $334,276 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Mar 31 · next Mar 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Financially needy women; Utility assistance for; Samaritan place; Jane pettway helping women; Certified nurse assistant

5. Private foundation · Dyersburg

   Brayton Foundation

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   10 Tennessee grants totaling $5,100 · typical grant $100 to $900 (tax year 2025)

   10% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Unrestricted use donation; Scholarship

6. 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

7. Private foundation · Hardy, VA

   Bernau Family Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Jun 20 · next Jun 20, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Scholarship & side by side apprentice

8. Public charity · San Francisco, CA

   Tides Foundation

   Ask before applying · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $614,001 · typical grant $10,000 to $55,000 (tax year 2024)

   71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment; Healthy individuals and communities; Quality education

9. Private foundation · Nashville

   Scarlett Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   250 Tennessee grants totaling $8.6 million · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Tuition; Support for operations; Support for operations and capacity building; Support for director of operations and director of student support; Student support in memorium...

10. Public charity · Nashville, NC

    Lendlease Us Community Fund

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $127,500 · typical grant $17,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2023)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Denver, CO

    Louis Calder Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $950,000 · typical grant $150,000 to $500,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Growth of charter schools; Science of reading

12. Public charity · Hazard, KY

    Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $257,600 · typical grant $25,000 to $201,600 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To further the exempt of purpose of the organization

13. Private foundation · Warren, NJ

    Segal Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $37,500 · typical grant $37,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

14. Private foundation · Memphis

    The Bornblum Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4 million · typical grant $3,000 to $17,000 (tax year 2024)

    58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program Services

15. Public charity · Columbia, MO

    Veterans United Foundation

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $102,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Holiday program support; Dcs basic needs; Np: r.i.s.e. Matthew krumwiede; Songwritingwith:soldiers; Princess tea party

16. Public charity · Sheffield, MA

    Berkshire Taconic Community

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $75,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking; Human services

17. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Herrnstein Family Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To fulfill the organization's exempt mission

18. Private foundation · Scottsdale, AZ

    The Michelson Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $453,140 · typical grant $453,140 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Ransom Canyon, TX

    Wentz Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $12,400 · typical grant $12,400 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Missionary sponsorship

20. Private foundation · Midland City, AL

    The Coleman Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Scholarship

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