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2,917 foundations
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Private foundation · New York, NY
William T Grant Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $438,348 · typical grant $25,000 to $151,616 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Applying a critical lens to the use of research evidence in state policymaking; Using implementation science to reduce health disparities in youth & families: a...
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Public charity · San Francisco, CA
Tides Center
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $202,050 · typical grant $10,000 to $17,050 (tax year 2024)
80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment; Quality education; Sustainable environment
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Public charity · Falls Church, VA
International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal & Ac Industry
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $215,486 · typical grant $27,500 to $52,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: For purchase of training equipment; To subsidize full-time training coordinator position
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Public charity · Murfreesboro
Fcm Cares Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $41,295 · typical grant $7,500 to $8,745 (tax year 2025)
80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · New York, NY
National Urban League Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $790,513 · typical grant $121,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)
40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Direct grants to small businesses
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Public charity · Arlington, VA
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $64,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $13,000 (tax year 2024)
20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Station Grants
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Public charity · Oakland, CA
Solidaire Network Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $455,000 · typical grant $40,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Movement support of Community Defense of East Tennessee.; Movement support of People's Advocacy Institute; General support of Black Mycelium Project; General support of...
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Public charity · Irvine, CA
Taco Bell Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $50,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)
80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To provide support services and programs for underprivileged children, to help them grow up; To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout...
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Public charity · Nashville
The Junior League of Nashville Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $7,000 to $25,660 (tax year 2024)
40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Literacy programs; Pediatric rehab unit; Diaper bank; Educational programs
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United Way · Pittsburgh, PA
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $104,273 · typical grant $12,621 to $19,609 (tax year 2024)
40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Donor designation
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Cheryl L Vaughn Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $54,700 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded: Operating expenses
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Public charity · Franklin
Retailroi Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $60,220 · typical grant $6,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Youth entrepreneurship; Support for trafficking victims; After schooltutoring program; Foster love program
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Public charity · Knoxville
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust
How to apply: not stated
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
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Public charity · Maryville
Blackberry Farm Foundation
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $125,252 · typical grant $18,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)
60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · Wheaton, MD
For the Girls Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $72,863 · typical grant $5,257 to $20,299 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
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Public charity · Madison, AL
North Alabama Trail Riders Association Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $68,371 · typical grant $8,272 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)
20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Operation
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Public charity · Conshohocken, PA
Cencora Impact Foundation
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $138,266 · typical grant $10,266 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Hoffman Estates, IL
Omron Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $800 · typical grant $250 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · Roseville, CA
Ticket to Dream Foundation
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $276,614 · typical grant $69,010 to $78,423 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Foster kids program
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Kickin Cancer
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $20,000 · typical grant $3,500 to $7,000 (tax year 2022)
Funded: To provide assitance with the cost of cancer treatments and other medical expenses; To aide in research, education, and treatment of those battling cancer
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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.