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1,637 foundations that funded “T”
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Public charity · Burbank, CA
The Mr Holland's Opus Foundation
How to apply: not stated
11 Tennessee grants totaling $203,872 · typical grant $12,266 to $18,764 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To provide musical instruments to students in need.
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Private foundation · Knoxville
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
10 Tennessee grants totaling $10.4 million · typical grant $75,000 to $1 million (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Jun 30, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Develop christian leaders; Support student education; Education access; Manage and preserve lakeshore park; Scholarships and programs
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Public charity · Chattanooga
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc.
How to apply: not stated
10 Tennessee grants totaling $59,555 · typical grant $5,930 (tax year 2024)
10% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Community foundation · Asheville, NC
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc.
How to apply: not stated
10 Tennessee grants totaling $418,474 · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)
60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Building community & economic vitality; Promoting quality health; Religion; Assisting people in need
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Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH
The Kroger Co Foundation
Takes applications
10 Tennessee grants totaling $192,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · Memphis
The Canale Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
10 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $126,500 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Elonged note receivable
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Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA
The Presser Foundation
Takes applications
10 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Nov 15 · next Nov 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Undergraduate scholar awards
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Private foundation · Dalton, GA
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $430,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)
No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing
78% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · New York, NY
The Shubert Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $530,000 · typical grant $40,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities; General operating support for dance productions and activities
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Public charity · Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc.
How to apply: not stated
9 Tennessee grants totaling $344,332 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: This grant is designated for general support.
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Private foundation · San Francisco, CA
The Gap Foundation
Takes applications
9 Tennessee grants totaling $9,100 · typical grant $250 to $300 (tax year 2024)
44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: For civic & community engagement; For health & nursing services
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Public charity · Memphis
The Collective Blueprint
IRS revoked its tax-exempt status · How to apply: not stated
8 Tennessee grants totaling $280,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $55,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded: Partnership in the Memphis workforce intermediary project
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Gail C@link Education Trust
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)
38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Student higher education scholarships
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Private foundation · Niles, OH
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Public charity · Springfield
Tnkids Nutrition
How to apply: not stated
8 Tennessee grants totaling $54,810 · typical grant $7,046 to $8,087 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Assistance with child care; Assist with childcare
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Public charity · Knoxville
The Chairman Club
How to apply: not stated
8 Tennessee grants totaling $122,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Fair Oaks, TX
The Gorman Foundation
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $80,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)
43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Annual campaign; To support the oca homeschool group; Funding support for ats the bridge
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $220,750 · typical grant $500 to $40,500 (tax year 2025)
14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: To support a public charity; To support the expansion of facing history in hamilton county, Tennessee; Educational & cultural; To support annual campaign
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Public charity · Washington, DC
The Education Trust Inc.
How to apply: not stated
7 Tennessee grants totaling $130,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
86% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Rocky Face, GA
The Nabors to Neighbors Inc.
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $90,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Oct 31 · next Oct 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Operating expense
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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.