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487 foundations that funded “University”
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Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH
New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $18,254 · typical grant $6,085 to $12,169 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Scholarship
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Private foundation · Prairie Du Sac, WI
Culver's Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $15,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarship(s) for recipient(s) paid directly to school
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Private foundation · Houston, TX
The Lanier Theological Library Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $435,147 · typical grant $10,000 to $425,147 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Atlanta, GA
The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $28,054 to $971,946 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: To support the mission of the recipient organization
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Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Payment for educational purposes
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Private foundation · Austin, TX
Nelson Puett Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $12,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical
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Private foundation · Raleigh, NC
Elizabeth City Foundation Committee
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,200 · typical grant $2,300 to $2,900 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Mar 1, Mar 15, Sep 15 · next Mar 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Educational
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Community foundation · Greenville, NC
The Community Foundation of Nc East Inc.
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $40,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Herrin, IL
Herrin Education Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,500 · typical grant $2,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarship
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $4,500 · typical grant $4,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Education
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Private foundation · Encino, CA
The Johnny Mercer Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $74,281 · typical grant $74,281 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: May 1 · next May 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Johnny mercer songwriters project
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Private foundation · New York, NY
Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $500 · typical grant $500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarship - grace geeslin
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Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Arkay Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $20,000 · typical grant $20,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · High Point, TX
Tr Uw Perry Mem Scholarship
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $4,400 · typical grant $4,400 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Annual scholarship grants
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Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Elmer Smith Scholarship Tuw
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Jun 1 · next Jun 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Scholarships
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Private foundation · Orlando, FL
Ty Cobb Educational Fd Tr Ua
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $3,000 · typical grant $3,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Scholarship
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Private foundation · Wheeling, WV
Phyllis A Beneke Scholarship Fund
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $4,000 · typical grant $4,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Scholarship for laykin r
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Private foundation · Saint Louis, MO
The Banks Scholarship Trust-Main
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,500 · typical grant $2,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Mar 25 · next Mar 25, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarship
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Private foundation · Eagan, WI
Williams Brenda Tr C Scholarship
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $3,000 · typical grant $3,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Scholarship
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Private foundation · Birmingham, AL
Harold & Sara Wetherbee Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $4,200 · typical grant $4,200 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Apr 15 · next Apr 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Education
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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.