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.

180 foundations that funded “The Community Foundation”

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

Community foundation · Shreveport, LA
Community Foundation of North Louisiana

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2 Tennessee grants totaling $33K · typical grant $12K–$21K (tax year 2024)

100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: for the minden, la fundraiser; general support; for the annual fund - general support, for william ralston listening room
Community foundation · Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Community Foundation

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9 Tennessee grants totaling $694K · typical grant $12K–$104K (tax year 2024)

67% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: to support the organization's stated mission
Community foundation · Lexington, KY
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc.

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8 Tennessee grants totaling $535K · typical grant $40K–$105K (tax year 2024)

50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: to further the exempt purpose of the organization
Community foundation · Elkhart, IN
Community Foundation

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3 Tennessee grants totaling $67K · typical grant $5,462–$52K (tax year 2024)

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

Funded: to further the exempt purpose of the organization
Private foundation · Troy, MI
The Kresge Foundation

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30 Tennessee grants totaling $6.2M · typical grant $120K–$250K (tax year 2024)

33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

2 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: project support grant to complete the final phase of the locally driven narrative efforts supported by ideas42; project support to implement the strategic plan to strengthen...
Community foundation · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Community Foundation

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11 Tennessee grants totaling $1M · typical grant $15K–$180K (tax year 2024)

45% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: this award is for general support; this award is designated for general support; this award is for the vision project; this award is designated support for the north davidson...
Community foundation · Glendale, CA
Catholic Community Foundation

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5 Tennessee grants totaling $183K · typical grant $10K–$40K (tax year 2024)

40% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: operations support; restore program; catholic charities; the funds to be spent for laptop computers, tablets and technology items
Community foundation · Buffalo, NY
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

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3 Tennessee grants totaling $54K · typical grant $10K–$28K (tax year 2024)

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

Funded: charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee
Private foundation · Ooltewah
Tucker Foundation

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60 Tennessee grants totaling $4.3M · typical grant $5,000–$30K (tax year 2024)

31% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: scholarship - evan moore; scholarship fund; relay for life; pups4patriots tennessee; general support - imagine arts education initiative
Private foundation · Knoxville
Bailey Family Foundation

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19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3M · typical grant $5,000–$75K (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 grantees 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...
Public charity · Memphis
The Canale Foundation Inc.

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10 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3M · typical grant $5,000–$126K (tax year 2024)

100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: elonged note receivable
Private foundation · Lebanon
Jim Horne & Evelyn S Hankins Foundation

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29 Tennessee grants totaling $196K · typical grant $5,000–$10K (tax year 2025)

7% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: assist children in the community; provide programs and activities for seniors; provide housing for families with children receiving medical treatment; affordable tuition...
Private foundation · Northbrook, IL
The Allstate Foundation

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36 Tennessee grants totaling $130K · typical grant $500–$1,000 (tax year 2024)

No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

61% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: agent - individual hh; employee helping hands; helping hands group grants; disaster relief - hurricane helene and milton
Private foundation · Fair Oaks, TX
The Gorman Foundation

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7 Tennessee grants totaling $80K · typical grant $10K–$15K (tax year 2024)

43% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: annual campaign; to support the oca homeschool group; funding support for ats the bridge
Community foundation · Tampa, FL
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc.

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3 Tennessee grants totaling $424K · typical grant $40K–$338K (tax year 2024)

33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: support of mission
Community foundation · Abilene, TX
Community Foundation of Abilene

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5 Tennessee grants totaling $92K · typical grant $12K–$20K (tax year 2024)

100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: program support
Community foundation · Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc.

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5 Tennessee grants totaling $145K · typical grant $10K–$59K (tax year 2024)

80% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: education; human services; health
Community foundation · Lafayette, LA
Community Foundation of Acadiana

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4 Tennessee grants totaling $219K · typical grant $42K–$100K (tax year 2024)

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

1 grant for buildings or equipment

Funded: annual gift; general support, cancer research; exhibit expansion
Community foundation · Norfolk, VA
Hampton Roads Community Foundation

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3 Tennessee grants totaling $44K · typical grant $10K–$22K (tax year 2024)

67% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it

Funded: human services; health; other
Community foundation · Detroit, MI
Community Foundation for Southeast

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3 Tennessee grants totaling $607K · typical grant $10K–$361K (tax year 2024)

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

Funded: education; health care

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.