Foundations that fund Tennessee

65 foundations that funded “Center for Community Change”

43 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway

1. Private foundation · Memphis

   The Bornblum Foundation

   Takes applications

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4M · typical grant $3,000–$17K (tax year 2024)

   58% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

   Funded: program services

2. Public charity · Concord, NC

   Speedway Children's Charities

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   58 Tennessee grants totaling $745K · typical grant $10K–$15K (tax year 2024)

   57% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

   Funded: program support

3. Public charity · Memphis

   Memphis Jewish Federation

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   13 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2M · typical grant $27K–$135K (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

   Funded: for exempt purpose

4. Public charity · Raleigh, NC

   The Grey Muzzle Organization

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   2 Tennessee grants totaling $33K · typical grant $8,000–$25K (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

   Funded: dental care; keeping senior dogs in their homes

5. Public charity · Washington, DC

   Humane World for Animals Inc.

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   5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1M · typical grant $119K–$277K (tax year 2025)

   60% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program; assist in covering the costs associated with the remediation, renovation, rebuild and expansion of the...

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   Eisen-Wald Foundation

   Takes applications

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $126K · typical grant $1,000–$10K (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: general use

7. Public charity · Towson, MD

   Players Philanthropy Fund Inc.

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   10 Tennessee grants totaling $941K · typical grant $10K–$100K (tax year 2024)

   80% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

   Funded: general support to further the organization's purpose

8. Public charity · Independence, OH

   Peyback Foundation Inc.

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   8 Tennessee grants totaling $90K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2024)

   12% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

9. Private foundation · Merrill, WI

   Church Mutual Insurance Company

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $5,250 · typical grant $100–$5,000 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

   Funded: hattie's luncheon fundraiser

10. Private foundation · Bartlett

    Knapp Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $141K · typical grant $5,000–$9,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: general/operating; senior workshop series

11. United Way · Knoxville

    United Way of Greater Knoxvilleinc

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    16 Tennessee grants totaling $675K · typical grant $30K–$50K (tax year 2024)

    Funded: specific programs

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Louie M & Betty M Phillips Foundation

    Takes applications

    79 Tennessee grants totaling $364K · typical grant $2,000–$5,000 (tax year 2024)

    43% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: to support charity; to support school; underwriting support for spring outi

13. Private foundation · Monroe, MI

    La-Z-Boy Foundation

    Takes applications

    45 Tennessee grants totaling $259K · typical grant $2,000–$5,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    40% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: public benefit; education-libraries; human services; health care; education-libraies

14. Private foundation · New York, NC

    The Thompson Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    39 Tennessee grants totaling $1M · typical grant $14K–$30K (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 1, Aug 15 · next Mar 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    56% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Danner Foundation

    Takes applications

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $396K · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: general purposes; scoutreach program; to support high school debate program; $25,000 for general purposes and $25,000 for dorie bolze fund; $10,000 for general purposes and...

16. Private foundation · Memphis

    Lawrence Lewis Foundation 8033000192

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $206K · typical grant $750–$10K (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: general charitable contribution

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Kharis Foundation

    Takes applications

    22 Tennessee grants totaling $683K · typical grant $12K–$30K (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jan 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    45% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: to further charitable activities

18. Public charity · Oak Ridge

    Y12 Fcu Gives Foundation Inc.

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    22 Tennessee grants totaling $202K · typical grant $7,500–$10K (tax year 2025)

    9% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: operating funds

19. Public charity · Big Island, VA

    The Society of St Andrew Inc.

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    20 Tennessee grants totaling $586K · typical grant $6,122–$26K (tax year 2025)

    55% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: to provide nourishment to hungry neighbors

20. Public charity · Nashville

    Jewish Federation of Nashville and

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    20 Tennessee grants totaling $2M · typical grant $9,513–$174K (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

    Funded: general program support