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46 foundations

Private foundation · Jacksboro
Lafollette Medical Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

16 Tennessee grants totaling $562,779 · typical grant $23,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 3 Tennessee grants, such as City of Lafollette Fire Department, Town of Jacksboro Fire Department

19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

1 grant for buildings or equipment

Funded: Mental health programs; Medical, psychological, & educational services for abused & neglected children in the juvenile court of campbell county; Influenza vaccination program,...
Private foundation · Huntingdon
Wright Charitable Trust

Takes applications

16 Tennessee grants totaling $155,431 · typical grant $5,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Carroll Co Rescue Squad

12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: Arts Focus; Support and prevent child abuse; To meet the educational needs; Shooting Range; To build a children's playground
Public charity · Nashville
Mission Possible

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16 Tennessee grants totaling $285,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 1 Tennessee grant, such as West Carter County Vol Fire Dept

80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Hurricane relief
Private foundation · Knoxville
Hees Family Foundation

Takes applications

15 Tennessee grants totaling $32,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Piney Volunteer Fire Dept, Doyle Volunteer Fire Dept

Stated deadlines: Aug 31 · next Aug 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: General fund/community support; Tuition support; General fund/tuition support; Youth foster care support; Disaster relief
Private foundation · Paris
Adams Family Foundation

Takes applications

15 Tennessee grants totaling $43,550 · typical grant $2,225 to $3,225 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Henry County Rescue Squad

7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Support program; Education; Education and assistance; Support after school programs; Support food distribution
Private foundation · Bells
Covenant Legacy Foundation

Takes applications

14 Tennessee grants totaling $484,744 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Madison County Fire Dept

21% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

1 grant for buildings or equipment

Funded: Capital Campaign and Unrestricted Support
United Way · Greeneville
Greene County United Way Inc.

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14 Tennessee grants totaling $244,000 · typical grant $9,000 to $23,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Rescue Squad, Debusk Volunteeer Fire Deptartment

Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Private foundation · Bristol
Clarke Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

13 Tennessee grants totaling $37,720 · typical grant $200 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 1 Tennessee grant, such as 421 Volunteer Fire Department

38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Volunteer rescue; Children's hospital; Public chaity; Educational; Childrens home
Private foundation · Memphis
International Paper Company Foundation

Takes applications

13 Tennessee grants totaling $148,535 · typical grant $2,252 to $13,683 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department

25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

1 grant for buildings or equipment

Funded: Carter county food for kids backpack program; Donated shipping for menstrual health program; Junior achievement biz town; Habitat improvement along rivers in greater Nashville...
Public charity · Johnson City
Mountain States Health Alliance

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13 Tennessee grants totaling $924,073 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Carter Co Emergency & Rescue Squad

73% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Program support for children in the court system; Substandard Housing Program; Pediatrics Conference; Program Support-Center for Nursing Excellence; Program Support-College of Pharmacy
Private foundation · New York, NY
Equitable Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

13 Tennessee grants totaling $19,828 · typical grant $208 to $2,750 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Depa Rtment Inc.

Stated deadlines: Dec 18 · next Dec 18, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: General contribution
United Way · Athens
United Way of Mcminn and Meigs Counties

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12 Tennessee grants totaling $484,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $53,400 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Etowah Rescue Squad, Mcminn County Rescue Squad

17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Partner agency; Community grant
Public charity · Franklin
Gary Sinise Foundation

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11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · typical grant $20,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Dickson County Fire Rescue, Humboldt Area Rescue Squadems

91% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: Equipment grant fulfillment; Sports/rec provider grant; Alliance support - mental wellness; Alliance support-medal of honor gala; Medical device grant - ems
Private foundation · Nashville
M A@rikard Charitable Trust

Takes applications

8 Tennessee grants totaling $69,300 · typical grant $4,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Williamson County Rescue Squad

Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Usg Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,470 · typical grant $38 to $600 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Fairfield Glade Fire Department

75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Health & Human Services; Community & Civic; Educational Institutions and Related Activities
United Way · Sweetwater
Monroe County United Way Fund Inc.

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7 Tennessee grants totaling $79,500 · typical grant $8,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Monroe County Rescue Squad

14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Basic needs; Education; Health; Emergency services; Utility and food assistance
Public charity · Carthage
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Ucemc Cares

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6 Tennessee grants totaling $38,902 · typical grant $5,920 to $6,910 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 6 Tennessee grants, such as Dry Hollow Voluntee Fire Department, Fairview Fire Department, Granville Volunteer Fire Department

83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Eagan, WI
Adient Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

5 Tennessee grants totaling $29,146 · typical grant $5,000 to $7,500 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Giles County Fire and Rescue

80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Charlotte, NC
Albemarle Foundation

Takes applications

5 Tennessee grants totaling $1,900 · typical grant $100 to $250 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 5 Tennessee grants, such as Benton County Rescue Squad, Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Paris-Henry County Rescue Squad Inc.

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

Funded: Program Assistance
Public charity · Madison, AL
North Alabama Trail Riders Association Inc.

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5 Tennessee grants totaling $68,371 · typical grant $8,272 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (fire or rescue department): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Lawrence County Fire Rescue, Westpoint Volunteer Fire Department

20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Operation

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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.