Foundations that fund Tennessee
Private foundations rarely post open calls. Instead, look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”, to find foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.
74 foundations that funded “Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New”
93 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Nashville
Dugas Family Foundation II Inc.
Takes applications
18 Tennessee grants totaling $592K · typical grant $20K–$50K (tax year 2024)
78% of its latest Tennessee grantees 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...
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Private foundation · Nashville
M Straton Foster Charitable Foundation Rjc-2055000565
Takes applications
44 Tennessee grants totaling $290K · typical grant $3,000–$8,000 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Apr 30 · next Apr 30, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
14% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Eagan, WI
Adient Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $29K · typical grant $5,000–$7,500 (tax year 2024)
80% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Atlanta, GA
The Newell Brands Charitable Foundation
Takes applications
3 Tennessee grants totaling $32K · typical grant $7,500–$15K (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: local impact grant program
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Public charity · Wheaton, IL
Ft Cares Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $33K · typical grant $7,500–$26K (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general operations; indiv in need/gen op
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Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN
Elevance Health Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $50K · typical grant $25K–$25K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: hurriance helene disaster relief; hurricane helene relief
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Private foundation · Decatur, AL
Greenpoint Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $15K · typical grant $15K–$15K (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: to support general operating and project grow
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Private foundation · Salt Lake City, UT
One Against Childhood Hunger
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $13K · typical grant $13K–$13K (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: childhood hunger initiative
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Public charity · Chicago, IL
Coregiving Co
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $30K · typical grant $13K–$17K (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: fighting hunger in the u.s
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Public charity · Chicago, IL
Feeding America
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6 Tennessee grants totaling $119.2M · typical grant $9M–$24.9M (tax year 2024)
17% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: fight hunger
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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...
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Public charity · Pittsburgh, PA
Highmark Health
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3 Tennessee grants totaling $30K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Public charity · San Diego, CA
Jack in the Box Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $20K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Westfield, OH
The Westfield Insurance Foundation
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $37K · typical grant $390–$9,500 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
43% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Public charity · Ankeny, IA
Casey's Charities Inc.
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $32K · typical grant $10K–$22K (tax year 2023)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Nashville
Desmond Child Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,000 · typical grant $1,000–$1,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to support grantee's charitable purpose
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Public charity · Nashville
Tennessee Justice Center Inc.
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7 Tennessee grants totaling $233K · typical grant $12K–$43K (tax year 2024)
71% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: nutrition advocacy; health advocacy
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Public charity · New York, NY
Broadway Caresequity Fights Aids Inc.
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4 Tennessee grants totaling $68K · typical grant $12K–$25K (tax year 2024)
25% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: unrestricted general support
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Private foundation · Independence, OH
The Covia Foundation
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $9,735 · typical grant $1,000–$6,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Public charity · Beverly Hills, CA
Edward Charles Foundation
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13 Tennessee grants totaling $558K · typical grant $20K–$35K (tax year 2024)
54% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: charitable gift
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return: Form 990-PF for private foundations (grants paid and how it takes applications), Form 990 Schedule I for community foundations, United Ways and other public charities (grants over $5,000 to organizations). Included: every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee organizations. Corporate and community-foundation programs are in the grant search.