Tennessee foundations
Private foundations rarely post open calls. Instead, look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”, to find foundations that funded similar work in Tennessee.
198 foundations
510 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Foundation · Murfreesboro
Adams Family Foundation II
Takes applications
17 Tennessee grants totaling $186K · typical grant $5,000–$10K (tax year 2025)
Funded: general fund
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Foundation · Knoxville
Mary G K Fox Foundation
Takes applications
27 Tennessee grants totaling $181K · typical grant $1,000–$9,210 (tax year 2025)
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: support; gift; 2022 grant request; 2024 grant request; assistance to indigent
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Foundation · Knoxville
Smith Family Foundation
Takes applications
17 Tennessee grants totaling $176K · typical grant $5,000–$15K (tax year 2025)
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: to serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives; to assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in tennessee; elevate...
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Foundation · Knoxville
Robert H & Monica M Cole Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $176K · typical grant $1,000–$175K (tax year 2024)
Funded: operational support
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Foundation · Memphis
Jonathan P Formanek Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $175K · typical grant $175K–$175K (tax year 2024)
Funded: to promote the provision of visual art medium through diverse exhibits
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Foundation · Chattanooga
Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation
Takes applications
48 Tennessee grants totaling $171K · typical grant $1,500–$4,500 (tax year 2024)
Funded: unrestricted grant
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Foundation · Brentwood
Joey and Deborah Jacobs Family Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $168K · typical grant $25K–$142K (tax year 2024)
Funded: to further religious activities
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Foundation · Lenoir City
The Robert H Brethen Foundation
Takes applications
6 Tennessee grants totaling $165K · typical grant $10K–$25K (tax year 2023)
Funded: donation for recreation programs; donation to support healthcare programs; donations for underprivileged children; donation to support wildlife programs; donation to support...
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Foundation · Greeneville
Bartlett-Patterson Corporation
Takes applications
18 Tennessee grants totaling $164K · typical grant $1,500–$10K (tax year 2024)
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: to instill values in youth and build character; acquire books for the library; to provide care of young people; to assist young people in the community and to assist in the...
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Foundation · Knoxville
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First TN Bank Plaza Tower
Takes applications
26 Tennessee grants totaling $160K · typical grant $4,000–$6,000 (tax year 2024)
5 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: community service projects; scholarship funding; program support; capital projects; accessible equipment for
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Foundation · Knoxville
Roger B & Evelyn W Paddison Charitable Foundation
Takes applications
20 Tennessee grants totaling $157K · typical grant $4,000–$12K (tax year 2025)
Funded: to further charitable purpose of organization; mobile meals; educational; funding the roger b & evelyn w paddison scholarship
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Foundation · Nashville
Toby S Wilt Foundation
Takes applications
13 Tennessee grants totaling $156K · typical grant $1,000–$10K (tax year 2024)
Funded: aid recipient's charitable purpose
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Foundation · Huntingdon
Wright Charitable Trust
Takes applications
16 Tennessee grants totaling $155K · typical grant $5,000–$20K (tax year 2025)
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
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Foundation · Cleveland
Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated 11-9-22
Takes applications
16 Tennessee grants totaling $154K · typical grant $1,000–$5,490 (tax year 2025)
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: general operating expenses; various athletic program donations; football program; general operating expenses and scholastics program; sponsorship and a/v student program
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Foundation · Oak Ridge
Mary Waterhouse Tr
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $150K · typical grant $150K–$150K (tax year 2024)
Funded: program supportprogram support
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Foundation · Memphis
International Paper Company Foundation
Takes applications
13 Tennessee grants totaling $149K · typical grant $2,252–$14K (tax year 2024)
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: carter county food for kids backpack program; donated shipping for menstrual health program; junior achievement biz town; habitat improvement along rivers in greater nashville...
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Foundation · Nashville
Christenberrry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $147K · typical grant $15K–$50K (tax year 2025)
Funded: public charity; religious
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Foundation · Bartlett
Knapp Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
24 Tennessee grants totaling $141K · typical grant $5,000–$9,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded: general/operating; senior workshop series
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Foundation · Chattanooga
In Him Resources Foundation
Takes applications
21 Tennessee grants totaling $140K · typical grant $2,400–$8,200 (tax year 2024)
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Foundation · Bristol
Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $137K · typical grant $3,000–$35K (tax year 2025)
Funded: children's programs; new concession space; ex director salary; covid; books for preschool
Source: each foundation's latest IRS Form 990-PF (grants it paid and how it takes applications). Only Tennessee-based private foundations are included. Corporate and community-foundation programs are in the grant search.