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82 foundations that funded “Schools Fund”

1. Private foundation · Huntingdon

   Wright Charitable Trust

   Takes applications

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $155,431 · typical grant $5,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

   12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Arts Focus; Support and prevent child abuse; To meet the educational needs; Shooting Range; To build a children's playground

2. Private foundation · Paris

   Adams Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   15 Tennessee grants totaling $43,550 · typical grant $2,225 to $3,225 (tax year 2025)

   7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support program; Education; Education and assistance; Support after school programs; Support food distribution

3. Public charity · Nashville

   Catholic Charities of Tennessee Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   11 Tennessee grants totaling $5.7 million · typical grant $127,035 to $1.1 million (tax year 2024)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Medical screening; Social services; Social services, eligibility caseworker; Eligibility caseworker, intensive case management, social services, school impact, preventive...

4. Public charity · Johnson City

   Ballad Health

   How to apply: not stated

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $63,500 (tax year 2024)

   65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development; Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship; Provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive...

5. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Bailey Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: May 31, Nov 30 · next Nov 30, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   63% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.; The mission of big ears is...

6. 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

7. Private foundation · Shreveport, LA

   Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $24,500 · typical grant $500 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Jan 5, Jul 21 · next Jan 5, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Operating expenses; Program services; Operating expense

8. 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

9. Public charity · Nashville

   Ramsey Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $587,737 · typical grant $179,245 to $179,246 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: To further the Foundation's Missions

10. 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

11. Private foundation · Chicago, IL

    Usg Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,470 · typical grant $38 to $600 (tax year 2025)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Health & Human Services; Community & Civic; Educational Institutions and Related Activities

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Louisiana-Pacific Foundation

    Takes applications

    39 Tennessee grants totaling $341,773 · typical grant $750 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    52% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Princeton, NJ

    The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · typical grant $25,256 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: 82000 rwjf healthy communities -- site visit grant; 82534 advancing economic inclusion and family wellbeing across Appalachia; 80655 using measuring love to train leaders in...

14. Private foundation · Knoxville

    The William B Stokely Jr Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $337,450 · typical grant $1,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community ministry; Education; Health services; Community; Art education

15. Private foundation · White Bluff

    Doochin Family Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $115,038 · typical grant $300 to $11,000 (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    26% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Public charity · Powell

    Weigel Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $78,110 · typical grant $10,000 to $48,881 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Organization support

17. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    In Him Resources Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $139,800 · typical grant $2,400 to $8,200 (tax year 2024)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Fugitive Foundation

    Takes applications

    41 Tennessee grants totaling $237,950 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Capital campaign & operating support

19. Private foundation · Memphis

    Lawrence Lewis Foundation 8033000192

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $206,068 · typical grant $750 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General Charitable Contribution

20. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    South Arts Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $343,478 · typical grant $5,250 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: In These Mountains - Cargill 3rd Grant; FY25 SA/NEA Regional Engagement / Arts in Community; FY24 SA/NEA Regional Engagement / Arts in Community; FY25 NEA ArtsHERE; Southern...

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