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360 foundations that funded “Ministries”

1. Private foundation · Columbia, SC

   The Smith Family Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2023)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

2. Private foundation · Winston Salem, NC

   Reynolds American Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $2,307 · typical grant $51 to $1,256 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Charitable activtities; Scholarships

3. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

   Calvin P & Irma B Bentley Charitable Fnd Pnc

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,350 · typical grant $1,850 to $4,500 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

4. Private foundation · Canton, OH

   The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $7,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $6,100 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Wayzata, MN

   The Carter Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,025 · typical grant $520 to $2,505 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support the Organization's mission.

6. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Roger B & Evelyn W Paddison Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   20 Tennessee grants totaling $157,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Jan 31 · next Jan 31, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Mobile meals; Educational; Funding the roger b & evelyn w paddison scholarship

7. United Way · Winchester

   United Way of Franklin County

   How to apply: not stated

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $108,123 · typical grant $6,455 to $10,051 (tax year 2024)

   8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Public charity · Nashville

   Vultee Charitable Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $897,500 · typical grant $15,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2022)

9. Community foundation · Asheville, NC

   The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $418,474 · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Building community & economic vitality; Promoting quality health; Religion; Assisting people in need

10. Private foundation · Fair Oaks, TX

    The Gorman Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $80,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Annual campaign; To support the oca homeschool group; Funding support for ats the bridge

11. Public charity · Nashville

    United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $99,631 · typical grant $7,665 to $18,920 (tax year 2024)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Wheelchair ramps; Home modification

12. Private foundation · Memphis

    The Bernard Lapides and Shirley W Lapides Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $35,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Gift-cathy l weil

13. Public charity · Columbia

    Maury Regional Heathcare Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $82,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $16,000 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Free home visitation; Handicap ramps; Program and services; Medication assistanc; Trauma therapy

14. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    Alabama Power Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $95,085 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,308 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General/operating

15. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Points of Light Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $500,000 · typical grant $105,000 to $190,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community improvement project

16. Public charity · Caledonia, IL

    Hope and Equip Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $194,427 · typical grant $19,000 to $130,427 (tax year 2024)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Private foundation · Bluefield, WV

    Jam Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $11,500 · typical grant $500 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational

18. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Joey and Deborah Jacobs Family Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $167,500 · typical grant $25,000 to $142,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To further religious activities

19. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Helping Hands Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,260 · typical grant $500 to $1,760 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For missions fund; For kenya mission trip

20. Public charity · Philadelphia, PA

    Monument Lab Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Fiscal sponsor

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