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90 foundations that funded “Society”

  1. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Equal Justice Works

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $154,350 · typical grant $7,000 to $88,350 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Fellowship support

  2. Public charity · Los Angeles, CA

    Vca Charities

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $32,049 · typical grant $8,745 to $14,559 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Ready for rescue grant; Fighting hometown hunger

  3. Private foundation · Strongsville, OH

    The Union Home Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $4,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Feb 15, May 15, Aug 15, Nov 15 · next Nov 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Partner impact award

  4. Private foundation · Paola, KS

    The Rail Heritage Trust

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $60,550 · typical grant $15,550 to $45,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Feb 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Locomotive 576 eectrical components; Work on car watx 100

  5. Public charity · Boone, NC

    Samaritan's Purse

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $61,575 · typical grant $26,575 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Medical assist.

  6. Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI

    Bissell Pet Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,126 · typical grant $2,563 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: May 1, Jul 6, Oct 1, Dec 1 · next Dec 1, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers

  7. Private foundation · Wood Dale, IL

    Nippon Express Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,400 · typical grant $1,400 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Support for Educational Programs in Japanese

  8. Private foundation · Williamsville, NY

    S Kirpal Singh Family Foundation Trust

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,500 · typical grant $1,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  9. Private foundation · Columbus, OH

    The George Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $100 · typical grant $100 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  10. Private foundation · Cincinnati, MI

    The Skiles Foundation Co Comerica Bank &

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $20,000 · typical grant $20,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Support for daily

  11. Private foundation · Sarasota, FL

    The India Benton Lesser Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  12. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    Louis J & Millie Matcek Kocurek Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $500 · typical grant $500 (1 grant) (tax year 2023)

    Funded: Unrestricted general

  13. Private foundation · Frankenmuth, MI

    Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,750 · typical grant $500 to $3,250 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  14. Private foundation · Novi, MI

    Dana Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $26,287 · typical grant $750 to $5,589 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  15. Private foundation · St Paul, MN

    Patterson Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $7,500 · typical grant $800 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General operations grant in support of volunteer match; Increasing dental access grant

  16. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Inspire Brands Foundation Inc.

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    23 Tennessee grants totaling $335,025 · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Mission Support

  17. Private foundation · Johnson City

    Mooneyhan Family Foundation Inc.

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    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

  18. Private foundation · Elizabethton

    Tetrick Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $90,510 · typical grant $10,000 to $18,010 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit.

  19. Public charity · Knoxville

    Justice Frank F Drowota Trust

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $1,500 to $8,975 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals

  20. Public charity · Nashville

    Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services

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    4 Tennessee grants totaling $5.5 million · typical grant $1.4 million to $2.4 million (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Legal support for Tennessee residents

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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.