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335 foundations that funded “Churches”

Private foundation · Cleveland
Agape Love Foundaiton Inc.

Takes applications

12 Tennessee grants totaling $389,155 · typical grant $5,000 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 6 Tennessee grants, such as International Ministries Network, Church of God World Missions, Crossnet Baptist Church

25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Public charity · Nashville
Economic Club of Nashville Charities

How to apply: not stated

12 Tennessee grants totaling $379,655 · typical grant $15,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Preston Taylor Ministries

58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Support general operations; Support naza program; Support itop, just us & real prog.
Public charity · Nashville
We Are One World Foundation Inc.

How to apply: not stated

11 Tennessee grants totaling $580,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Blackberry Family Church, Calvary Church Brentwood, Home Street Home Ministries

82% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Murfreesboro
Rucker-Donnell Foundation

Takes applications

10 Tennessee grants totaling $266,100 · typical grant $1,500 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Archie's Promise Ministries, Franklin Road Baptist Church, Salem United Methodist Church

40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Charitable gift
Public charity · Canton, MA
Joy in Childhood Foundation Inc.

How to apply: not stated

10 Tennessee grants totaling $117,950 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Manna Cafe Ministries

90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Support Sick and Hungry Kids
Public charity · Knoxville
Elgin Children's Foundation Inc.

How to apply: not stated

10 Tennessee grants totaling $289,917 · typical grant $20,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Children's Bible Ministries

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

Funded: Academic; Child protection; Dental wellness; Discipleship
Private foundation · Nashville
Martin Foundation

Takes applications

9 Tennessee grants totaling $115,500 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Our Church Ministries Inc.

100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Public charity · Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc.

How to apply: not stated

9 Tennessee grants totaling $344,332 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Matthew 10 International Ministry Incorporated, The Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church Inc., Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church Inc.

22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: This grant is designated for general support.
Private foundation · Jackson
James E Campbell Family Foundation

Takes applications

8 Tennessee grants totaling $462,700 · typical grant $6,000 to $159,100 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 3 Tennessee grants, such as First Presbyterian Church

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

1 grant for buildings or equipment

Funded: Capital campaign and unrestricted operations; Century Fund and Unrestricted operations
Private foundation · Knoxville
Valentine Foundation Inc.

How to apply: not stated

8 Tennessee grants totaling $77,500 · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Connect Ministries

62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: General operating funding.; Funding for the outdoor construction of a flatiron facility.; Partial funding of the painting project.; Partial funding for assistance in purchasing...
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Usg Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,470 · typical grant $38 to $600 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc., Faith and Actions Ministry

75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Health & Human Services; Community & Civic; Educational Institutions and Related Activities
Private foundation · Niles, OH
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation

Takes applications

8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 5 Tennessee grants, such as Gethsemane Full Gospel Church, Manna Caf Ministries

Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Public charity · Franklin
Franklin Noon Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc.

How to apply: not stated

8 Tennessee grants totaling $140,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $14,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Harpeth Hills Church of Christ

50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Food insecurity; Counseling and mental health; Support re-entry to society; Housing support; Support programing
Private foundation · Crump
Pete H and Mildred F Brown Foundation

Takes applications

7 Tennessee grants totaling $50,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Hopewell Baptist Church

29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Medical Research; Christmas for disadvantaged; Child Abuse Counseling; Assistance to disabled; Assistance to cancer patients
Private foundation · Evansville, IN
William E Schmidt Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

7 Tennessee grants totaling $74,250 · typical grant $500 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 3 Tennessee grants, such as St David's Episcopal Church

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

Funded: Scholarship
United Way · Sweetwater
Monroe County United Way Fund Inc.

How to apply: not stated

7 Tennessee grants totaling $79,500 · typical grant $8,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Sweetwater Area Ministries

14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Basic needs; Education; Health; Emergency services; Utility and food assistance
Private foundation · Memphis
Delta Boule

Takes applications

6 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Second Congregational Church

Stated deadlines: Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: General program support
Public charity · Brentwood
Brentwood Rotary Club Charitable Foundation

How to apply: not stated

6 Tennessee grants totaling $70,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Franktown Open Hears Ministry

100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Public charity · Carthage
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Ucemc Cares

How to apply: not stated

6 Tennessee grants totaling $38,902 · typical grant $5,920 to $6,910 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Fbc Backpack Food Ministry

83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Public charity · Memphis
The Dunavant Foundation

How to apply: not stated

5 Tennessee grants totaling $147,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as St Michael Catholic Church

60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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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.