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487 foundations that funded “University”

1. Private foundation · Nashville

   M Straton Foster Charitable Foundation Rjc-2055000565

   Takes applications

   44 Tennessee grants totaling $290,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $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 winners were new to it

2. Public charity · Jackson

   West TN Healthcare Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · typical grant $9,394 to $38,500 (tax year 2024)

   49% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: $6,000.00 women who care grant; $5,000.00 for general support; $250.00 windows of hope sponsorship; $2,093.53 for repair of ac unit; $1,500.00 steak n burger sponsorship;...

3. Private foundation · Nashville

   Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation

   Takes applications

   39 Tennessee grants totaling $319,150 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Grant for support of program mission for youth; Grant for support of program mission for education; Grant for support of program mission for community; Community grant for...

4. Public charity · Clarksville

   Dreamchasers

   How to apply: not stated

   36 Tennessee grants totaling $682,925 · typical grant $6,650 to $17,750 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   Ezell Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   35 Tennessee grants totaling $509,800 · typical grant $3,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   Purity Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   33 Tennessee grants totaling $134,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

   42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Public charity · Nashville

   Tennessee State Collaborative On Reforming Education

   How to apply: not stated

   31 Tennessee grants totaling $7.1 million · typical grant $100,000 to $375,000 (tax year 2024)

   48% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Award

8. Public charity · San Antonio, TX

   Petco Love

   How to apply: not stated

   31 Tennessee grants totaling $670,083 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,678 (tax year 2024)

   81% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Public charity · Clarksville

   Greater Nashville Funding

   How to apply: not stated

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $391,770 · typical grant $5,923 to $15,156 (tax year 2025)

   72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Student activities

10. 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

11. Private foundation · Nashville

    Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Public charity · Memphis

    Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $274,667 · typical grant $2,500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Silver Sponsor for Mental Health Breakfast Nov. 12, 2024; SE Gala S23-24; SE 23 Memphis TN Market Support; Year 2025 Sponsorship Support Package; 2024 BCMS Scholarship Event...

13. Private foundation · Camden, NJ

    American Water Charitable Foundationinc

    Takes applications

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $275,925 · typical grant $1,500 to $5,500 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First TN Bank Plaza Tower

    Takes applications

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $159,500 · typical grant $4,000 to $6,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jun 30 · next Jun 30, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    5 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Community service projects; Scholarship funding; Capital projects; Accessible equipment for; Emergency assistance

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $5,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    4 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Relief efforts in western north carolina and eastern Tennessee from hurricane helene; Recovery in community capital campaign; Capital fund support - new building; Fall bash -...

16. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Truist Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $715,970 · typical grant $10,000 to $31,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    13 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Building career pathways to; Thriving communities; Strengthening small; Presidential honors; Special programs

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $8.7 million · typical grant $5,760 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

    47% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    10 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Fra turner fellows; Capital support for new building; Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign; Recovery in community capital campaign; Fra turner fellows 2024-25

18. Private foundation · Knoxville

    L A M P Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $69,430 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships; Scholarships,events; General support, collectors circle; General operating, orphanage; Reverend fund

19. Public charity · Columbus, OH

    Battelle Memorial Institute

    How to apply: not stated

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $670,646 · typical grant $8,828 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Stem education; Operating income; Corporate match

20. Public charity · Nashville

    Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    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

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