Foundations that fund Tennessee

Private foundations rarely post open calls, so look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”. You'll see foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.

66 foundations that funded “Center for Community Change”

43 invitation-only foundations hidden. Show them

Private foundation · Memphis
The Bornblum Foundation

Takes applications

12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4 million · typical grant $3,000 to $17,000 (tax year 2024)

58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Program Services
Public charity · Concord, NC
Speedway Children's Charities

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58 Tennessee grants totaling $745,475 · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Public charity · Memphis
Memphis Jewish Federation

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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
Public charity · Raleigh, NC
The Grey Muzzle Organization

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

50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Dental care; Keeping senior dogs in their homes
Public charity · Washington, DC
Humane World for Animals Inc.

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5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $119,400 to $277,460 (tax year 2025)

60% of its latest Tennessee winners 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...
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
Public charity · Towson, MD
Players Philanthropy Fund Inc.

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10 Tennessee grants totaling $941,490 · typical grant $10,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: General support to further the organization's purpose.
Public charity · Independence, OH
Peyback Foundation Inc.

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8 Tennessee grants totaling $90,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Merrill, WI
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

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

100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Hattie's luncheon fundraiser
Private foundation · Bartlett
Knapp Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

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

25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: General/operating; Senior workshop series
United Way · Knoxville
United Way of Greater Knoxvilleinc

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16 Tennessee grants totaling $675,000 · typical grant $30,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

Funded: Specific programs
Private foundation · Nashville
Louie M & Betty M Phillips Foundation

Takes applications

79 Tennessee grants totaling $363,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: To support charity; To support school; Underwriting support for spring outi
Private foundation · Monroe, MI
La-Z-Boy Foundation

Takes applications

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

No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Public benefit; Education-libraries; Human services; Health care; Education-libraies
Private foundation · New York, NC
The Thompson Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

39 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $13,747 to $30,000 (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 winners were new to it
Private foundation · Nashville
The Danner Foundation

Takes applications

28 Tennessee grants totaling $395,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: 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 $10,000 for the House Fund
Private foundation · Memphis
Lawrence Lewis Foundation 8033000192

Takes applications

24 Tennessee grants totaling $206,068 · typical grant $750 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: General Charitable Contribution
Private foundation · Nashville
Kharis Foundation

Takes applications

22 Tennessee grants totaling $683,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $30,000 (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 winners were new to it

Funded: To further charitable activities
Public charity · Oak Ridge
Y12 Fcu Gives Foundation Inc.

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22 Tennessee grants totaling $202,500 · typical grant $7,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

9% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Operating funds
Public charity · Big Island, VA
The Society of St Andrew Inc.

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20 Tennessee grants totaling $585,584 · typical grant $6,122 to $26,199 (tax year 2025)

55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors
Public charity · Nashville
Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

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20 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $9,513 to $174,153 (tax year 2024)

65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: General program support

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.