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1. Community foundation · Springfield, MA

   Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

   How to apply: not stated

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $28,800 · typical grant $7,000 to $11,800 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: P: human services; B: education; E: health care

2. Private foundation · Canton, OH

   Timken Foundation of Canton

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $194,624 · typical grant $24,624 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Playground improvement program; The love kitchen - new refrigeration unit for walk-in freezer and new sign for front of building.; Hurricane helene disaster relief

3. Public charity · Nashville

   National Guard Association of Tennessee Group Insurance Trust

   How to apply: not stated

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $40,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Scholarships, benev

4. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   The Chattanooga Chapter Troa Scholarship Trust

   Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $4,500 · typical grant $1,500 (tax year 2024)

   Funded: College Tuition Scholarship

5. Private foundation · Columbia

   Sparks Foundation

   Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $21,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Oct 31 · next Oct 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   Funded: To support the organization's mission.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Hudson Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $20,500 · typical grant $500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Make Your Mark Campaign

13. 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

14. 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

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Jsa Foundation

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $19,888 · typical grant $4,000 to $8,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Scholarship

16. 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

17. Private foundation · Lenoir City

    Llj Foundation

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $26,166 · typical grant $600 to $20,566 (tax year 2025)

    Funded: Cold hands warm hearts ministry; Feed homeless

18. Private foundation · Selmer

    45 South Offroad

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $12,000 · typical grant $4,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Jul 31 · next Jul 31, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded: Cancer Support

19. 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

20. 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

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