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1,637 foundations that funded “T”

  1. Private foundation · Memphis

    Helen and Jabie Hardin Charitable Tr

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $500,000 to $1 million (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  2. Private foundation · Decatur, IL

    Ethan Allen Johnson & Caroline Johnson Educational Trust

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $8,000 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,500 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships

  3. Private foundation · Murfreesboro, AR

    John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $19,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Religious

  4. Public charity · Nashville

    African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $70,000 · typical grant $33,333 to $36,667 (tax year 2025)

    Funded: Grassroots organizing

  5. Public charity · Birmingham, AL

    Dr J E Green Educational Trust

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $43,684 · typical grant $21,842 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  6. Private foundation · Erie, PA

    Mary Ann Walters Scholarship Funds Tr Uw

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,635 · typical grant $1,635 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarship award

  7. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Philippine American Association of East Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $198 · typical grant $198 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  8. Private foundation · Columbus, OH

    Donna & Harry B Mcdonald Charitable Tr

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  9. Private foundation · Williamsville, NY

    S Kirpal Singh Family Foundation Trust

    How to apply: not stated

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

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  10. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

    Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $500 · typical grant $500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  11. Private foundation · Chelsea, AL

    Mt Moriah Fellowship Baptist Church & Cemetary Cjd Tr

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,950 · typical grant $1,950 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Charitable - religious outreach

  12. Private foundation · Eagan, WI

    A K Stephenson Fdn Char Tr Agy

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Apr 1 · next Apr 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Scholarships

  13. Private foundation · Crystal River, FL

    Melvin J and Harriet H Naser Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $35,000 · typical grant $35,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  14. Private foundation · Fairhope, AL

    Ed and Leonora Niemeyer Charitable Tr

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  15. Private foundation · Westport, CT

    My Child's Hand Foundation Trust

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Patient financial assistance

  16. Private foundation · Freehold, NJ

    Carol & Robert J Palle Jr Charitable Tr 123198

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  17. Private foundation · Lakewood, WA

    B Corry and Donna J Mcfarland Foundation Irrv Tr

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $150,000 · typical grant $150,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Veterans support

  18. Public charity · Goodlettsville

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    81 Tennessee grants totaling $2.5 million · typical grant $8,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2025)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: English as a second; Atoz family; Literacy support for; Bim family literacy; Literacy changes liv

  19. Public charity · Washington, DC

    50can Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    30 Tennessee grants totaling $7.7 million · typical grant $123,280 to $352,000 (tax year 2024)

    30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support summer boost

  20. Private foundation · Hendersonville

    Carolyn Smith Foundation

    Takes applications

    146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...

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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.