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2,503 foundations

1. Private foundation · New York, NY

   The Ford Foundation

   Takes applications

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $375 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

   57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Matching gift; Core support for an exhibition by tabitha arnold on the history of workers rights and labor struggles in Chattanooga; Core support for peoples advocacy...

2. United Way · Bristol

   United Way of Bristol Tn-Va Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $418,526 · typical grant $9,000 to $53,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

3. Public charity · Nashville

   The Cma Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $807,000 · 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...

4. Public charity · Dyersburg

   Workforce Innovations

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $3.4 million · typical grant $30,522 to $419,818 (tax year 2024)

   14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support 'workforce innovation and opportunity act of 2014' activities

5. United Way · Greeneville

   Greene County United Way Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $244,000 · typical grant $9,000 to $23,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   Toby S Wilt Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $155,550 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · Bristol

   Clarke Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $37,720 · typical grant $200 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Volunteer rescue; Children's hospital; Public chaity; Educational; Childrens home

8. Private foundation · Germantown

   Irvin Lansky Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $575,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

   8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Jobs for life; Pcn program education; Teach reading skills to elementary children; Personal and career development; Jewish family services

9. Private foundation · Memphis

   International Paper Company Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $148,535 · 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...

10. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Willayne E Towe Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $97,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    31% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Irvine, CA

    Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $84,050 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Research, general support & education

12. Public charity · Brownsville

    Southwest Members Care Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $110,274 · typical grant $7,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    92% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Supplies; Furniture for new office; Supplies, maintenance; Mobile units expenses; New equipment

13. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Share Our Strength

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $208,095 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: School Meals

14. Public charity · Johnson City

    Mountain States Health Alliance

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $924,073 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    73% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program support for children in the court system; Substandard Housing Program; Pediatrics Conference; Program Support-Center for Nursing Excellence; Program Support-College of Pharmacy

15. Public charity · Memphis

    Memphis Jewish Federation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $26,700 to $135,298 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Public charity · New York, NY

    Ernst & Young Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

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

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gifts

17. Public charity · Indianapolis, IN

    National Collegiate Athletic Association

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $9.9 million · typical grant $15,478 to $30,478 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Grants; Grants/Scholarships

18. Public charity · Cordova

    Bellevue Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $700,083 · typical grant $15,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    77% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. 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

20. Private foundation · New York, NY

    Equitable Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $19,828 · typical grant $208 to $2,750 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Dec 18 · next Dec 18, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General contribution

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