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1. Private foundation · Kingsport

   Eastman Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $109,250 · typical grant $1,750 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Mountain mission scholarship; Hurricane helene relief

2. Private foundation · Cordova

   James H Prentiss Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $84,500 · typical grant $10,000 to $38,500 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Brentwood

   Ike Nizam Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $6,600 · typical grant $850 to $3,500 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To promote and support function as public charities and/or exempt operating foundations

4. Private foundation · Cordova

   Neil and Elizabeth Griffin Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $120,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support religious and theological activities

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   Dudley and Walter Morgan Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $13,000 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,500 (tax year 2023)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Operating fund

6. Private foundation · Memphis

   Carlos H Cantu Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $4,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Program services; Program service

7. Private foundation · Kingsport

   Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $123,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General operation expenses

8. Private foundation · Signal Mountain

   Wolftever Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $15,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Nashville

   Micah Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $3,475 · typical grant $275 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Poor children camp; Homeless relief; Homeless shelter

10. Private foundation · Franklin

    Elevare Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $60,246 · typical grant $5,800 to $29,149 (tax year 2025)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted contr to public charity

11. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Haegele-Blount Animal Shelters

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $80,240 · typical grant $13,440 to $40,560 (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Support for animal shelter; Equipment and supplies

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Nochera Fam Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $5,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To preserve, enhance, and promote shelby park and bottoms, a nearly 1300 acre park, containing miles of trails, multiple playgrounds, facilities and historic structures for...

13. Private foundation · Franklin

    Dunn Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $96,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $46,000 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support eductional excellence at Brentwood academy; Children support; Support overall education and research activities

14. Private foundation · Shelbyville

    J B Cash Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $32,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Exempt organization

15. Public charity · Nashville

    The Well Coffeehouse

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $73,265 · typical grant $15,000 to $37,265 (tax year 2024)

16. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc.

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $162,000 · typical grant $30,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 1, Sep 1 · next Mar 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Curatorial research fellowship: dr. Patricia lee daigle; Program support (over 2 years); Warhol re-granting initiative

17. Public charity · Vienna, VA

    Sourceamerica

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $85,416 · typical grant $13,500 to $54,916 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Ers, npa training vouchers; Cmmc grant; Ers, training, certification & compliance grant, regulatory compliance grant

18. Private foundation · Evansville, IN

    Koch Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $2,103 · typical grant $100 to $1,883 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable Operations

19. Public charity · Philadelphia, PA

    American Bible Society

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $46,480 · typical grant $12,871 to $18,151 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program services

20. Public charity · Chicago, IL

    National Center for Teacher Residencies

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $719,629 · typical grant $170,000 to $329,629 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Teacher residency

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