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1. Private foundation · Butler

   Rbest4him Trust

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $6,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Philanthropy

2. Private foundation · Nashville

   Erie Chapman Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $1,150 · typical grant $50 to $1,100 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support advancement of religion

3. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Robert H & Monica M Cole Foundation

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $176,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $175,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

4. 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

5. Private foundation · Afton

   Steve Farris Memorial Scholarship Endowment

   Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,000 · typical grant $2,500 (tax year 2024)

   Funded: To pay college tuition

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   Cooper Family Charitable Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $525,000 · typical grant $125,000 to $400,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Day Family Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $100,000 · typical grant $30,000 to $70,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Tuition assistance

8. Private foundation · Nashville

   Ben Chandler Family Foundation

   How to apply: not stated · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,000 · typical grant $4,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

   Funded: Scholarship assistance

9. Private foundation · Nashville

   Walter R Courtenay Eagle Scout Trust Fund

   How to apply: not stated · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,500 · typical grant $1,750 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: Scholarship

10. Private foundation · Franklin

    Arthur K & Sylvia S Lee Scholarship Foundation

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $116,471 · typical grant $35,471 to $81,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Jun 30 · next Jun 30, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: For the continuance of scholarship granting for qualified individuals; Educational scholarships

11. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Helping Hands Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,260 · typical grant $500 to $1,760 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For missions fund; For kenya mission trip

12. Public charity · Overland Park, KS

    Mtf Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $51,356 · typical grant $10,672 to $40,684 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Training and education for pastors

13. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

    Calvin P & Irma B Bentley Charitable Fnd Pnc

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,350 · typical grant $1,850 to $4,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

14. Public charity · Chicago, IL

    National Association for Urban Debate Leagues

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $24,554 · typical grant $11,673 to $12,881 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: National tournament local league grant, league network grant

15. Public charity · Memphis

    Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $68,138 · typical grant $23,000 to $45,138 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational assistance

16. Private foundation · Milwaukee, WI

    Zurn Foundation Inc. (fka Rexnord Foundation Inc)

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,045 · typical grant $100 to $1,945 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 1 · next Mar 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Human Services; Health & Saftey

17. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Binky Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

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

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Oviedo, FL

    The C&k Clark Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

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

    Funded: Fellowship

19. Private foundation · The Woodlands, TX

    Chesmar Foundation

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $8,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $6,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarship

20. Public charity · Newark, OH

    Park National Bank Employees' Community Service Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $154 · typical grant $39 to $115 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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