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1. Private foundation · Houston, TX

   The William Stamps Farish Fund

   Takes applications

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $405,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Education program support; 2025 show; Security upgrades; The women's fund - girls give fund; Paid internship program

2. Public charity · Oak Ridge

   Altrusa International Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $28,360 · typical grant $1,300 to $3,500 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: Operating funds

3. Private foundation · Vidor, TX

   Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation

   Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $24,000 · typical grant $2,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded: University of Tennessee; Chattanooga state community; The college of applied technology; Middle Tennessee state; TN college of applied technology

4. 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)

   58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support general operations; Support naza program; Support itop, just us & real prog.

5. Public charity · Knoxville

   Covenant Health

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $303,948 · typical grant $10,000 to $52,000 (tax year 2024)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for fundraisers benefitting Covenant Health hospitals; Sponsorship for two flights; Leadership development; Sponsorship of fundraiser marathon; Support for Center for...

6. Private foundation · New York, NY

   American Express Foundation

   Takes applications

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $1,505 · typical grant $24 to $222 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

7. Public charity · Nashville

   Acm Lifting Lives

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $475,326 · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Music therapy; Vumc music camp; Mental health line; Career workshop; Mental health init.

8. Public charity · Zionsville, IN

   Aes Restaurant Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $195,726 · typical grant $10,000 to $19,054 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Various

9. Public charity · Cleveland

   Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $153,408 · typical grant $6,503 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support bradley county schools; Support Cleveland city schools; Pie-center support bradley county schools

10. Private foundation · Dalton, GA

    The Dixie Group Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $8,700 · typical grant $250 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

11. Private foundation · Loma Linda, CA

    Versacare Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $186,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Religious

12. Private foundation · Shreveport, LA

    Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $24,500 · typical grant $500 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jan 5, Jul 21 · next Jan 5, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating expenses; Program services; Operating expense

13. Public charity · Nashville

    Nashville Wine Auction

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $85,000 to $135,000 (tax year 2025)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Research & Patient Services; Research and patient services

14. Private foundation · Cleveland

    The Bob & Susan Card Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $70,050 · typical grant $500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Operating funds

15. Private foundation · Mcminnville

    Steve and Kate Smith Community Tr

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $498,783 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded: Clothing for underpriviledged children in warren county; School supplies for impoverished students; Backyard bible camp; Equestrian therapy project; Ballet classes and kayak trip

16. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Just One More Foundation

    Takes applications

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $86,126 · typical grant $2,024 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Grant to support equal opportunity and second chances.

17. Public charity · Franklin

    Gary Sinise Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · typical grant $20,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

    91% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    3 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Equipment grant fulfillment; Sports/rec provider grant; Alliance support - mental wellness; Alliance support-medal of honor gala; Medical device grant - ems

18. Public charity · Nashville

    Catholic Charities of Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $5.7 million · typical grant $127,035 to $1.1 million (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Medical screening; Social services; Social services, eligibility caseworker; Eligibility caseworker, intensive case management, social services, school impact, preventive...

19. United Way · Waverly

    United Way of Humphreys County

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $0 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

20. Public charity · Memphis

    Memphis Education Fund Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2 million · typical grant $31,250 to $400,000 (tax year 2025)

    82% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational support

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