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2,917 foundations

1. Private foundation · New York, NY

   The Andrew W Mellon Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · typical grant $500,000 to $950,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support capacity building and general operations; To support conservation, digitization, research, engagement, and planning related to the hooks brothers photography studio...

2. Private foundation · New York, NY

   William Randolph Hearst Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $827,500 · typical grant $125,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

   80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: To support general operations; To support the New Art Museum for Memphis capital campaign; To support the School of Nursings micro-credentialing program and the TV News...

3. Private foundation · West Conshohocken, PA

   John Templeton Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $615,323 · typical grant $23,434 to $167,527 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Tokens show: public theology, human flourishing, the good life; Mental health first responders for spiritual yearning among "religious dones"; Understanding the dynamical...

4. Public charity · Memphis

   The Pet Compassion Centers

   How to apply: not stated

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $154,173 · typical grant $20,000 to $28,603 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Meals on wheels distribution; Municipal pet food pantry; Parasitic treatments

5. Private foundation · Columbia, MD

   Wr Grace Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Education & science; Health & social welfare; Urban, civic & culture

6. Private foundation · Greensboro, NC

   Hillsdale Fund

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $147,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · Lincoln, NE

   Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $75,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Public charity · Carthage

   Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Ucemc Cares

   How to apply: not stated

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

   83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

   American Eagle Outfitters Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $22,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Apr 10, Sep 4, Dec 4 · next Dec 4, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Community charity

10. Public charity · New York, NY

    Neo Philanthropy Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $342,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program Grant

11. Public charity · Minneapolis, MN

    Borealis Philanthropy

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $926,400 · typical grant $50,000 to $220,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support the work of fiscal projects; To support the work of decarcerate Memphis; To support the work of Nashville community bail fund; To support the work of my sistah's...

12. Public charity · Memphis

    Seeding Success

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $2.9 million · typical grant $290,703 to $728,782 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Full service community schools program

13. Public charity · Nashville

    Country Music Association Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $3.3 million · typical grant $25,000 to $130,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Industry partnership; Supporting leadership in the music community; Hall of fame medallion ceremony donation; Crs sponsorship; Supporting music educational, mental health, and...

14. Public charity · Nashville

    Centerstone Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $3 million · typical grant $270,168 to $785,755 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

15. Public charity · Knoxville

    Smoky Mountain Christian Men's Fellowship

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $88,500 · typical grant $7,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Public charity · Nashville

    Pmc Cares Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $90,783 · typical grant $7,500 to $16,526 (tax year 2023)

17. Public charity · Nashville

    Tennessee Disability Coalition

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $49,250 · typical grant $7,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Facilitate and assist services and outreach for persons with disabilities

18. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Timothy 617 Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $138,895 · typical grant $1,000 to $22,000 (tax year 2024)

19. Public charity · Miami, FL

    The Miami Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $394,330 · typical grant $18,610 to $118,305 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. Public charity · Nashville

    Society of Leaders in Development (solid)

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $86,153 · typical grant $9,230 to $9,231 (tax year 2024)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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