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1,838 foundations that funded “The Foundation”

1. Private foundation · Memphis

   H W Durham Foundation

   Takes applications

   21 Tennessee grants totaling $414,045 · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   48% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for seniors; Providing flowers to spread joy and inspire kindness; Community support services; Medical care for seniors; Legal services

2. Private foundation · Henrico, VA

   Louise B Cochrane Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   21 Tennessee grants totaling $150,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. 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

4. Public charity · Jacksonville, FL

   Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   20 Tennessee grants totaling $525,266 · typical grant $12,980 to $39,280 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Bailey Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: May 31, Nov 30 · next Nov 30, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   63% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.; The mission of big ears is...

6. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

   Burgess Family Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $260,670 · typical grant $2,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2025)

   74% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · White Bluff

   Doochin Family Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $115,038 · typical grant $300 to $11,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   26% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Princeton, NJ

   The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · typical grant $25,256 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 82000 rwjf healthy communities -- site visit grant; 82534 advancing economic inclusion and family wellbeing across Appalachia; 80655 using measuring love to train leaders in...

9. Private foundation · New York, NY

   New York Life Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $71,500 · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

   95% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Educ. General; Cca general

10. Private foundation · Nashville

    Dugas Family Foundation II Inc.

    Takes applications

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $592,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    78% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    5 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Transportation - new vehicle; Able youth track and field program; Expansion project; Recovery in community-arch academy for girls; Increase capacity to serve local needs and...

11. Private foundation · Nashville

    Eisen-Wald Foundation

    Takes applications

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $125,686 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

12. Public charity · Knoxville

    Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $15,000 to $74,251 (tax year 2024)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Youth development; Mental health; Human services; Housing, shelter; Educ. Institution

13. Private foundation · Seattle, WA

    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

    Takes applications

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $8.2 million · typical grant $125,000 to $606,651 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: K-12 education; Public awareness and analysis; Pneumonia & pandemic preparedness; K-12 education; postsecondary education; public awareness and analysis; Postsecondary education

14. Private foundation · Johnson City

    Mooneyhan Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $439,490 · typical grant $20,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    59% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Smith Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $176,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    86% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    3 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives.; To assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in Tennessee.;...

16. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

    Adams Family Foundation II

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $186,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    59% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Public charity · Savannah

    The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $105,535 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community Events; Veterans programs; Recognition of Veterans; Medical Research; Program for Austistic Children

18. Private foundation · Jacksboro

    Lafollette Medical Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $562,779 · typical grant $23,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Mental health programs; Medical, psychological, & educational services for abused & neglected children in the juvenile court of campbell county; Influenza vaccination program,...

19. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Lillian L Colby Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $400,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

    56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated 11-9-22

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $154,486 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,490 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Various athletic program donations; Football program; General operating expenses and scholastics program; Sponsorship and a/v student program; Women's basketball program

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