Foundations that fund Tennessee
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, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.
21 foundations that funded “American College of Bankruptcy”
18 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Nashville
The Fugitive Foundation
Takes applications
41 Tennessee grants totaling $238K · typical grant $1,000–$7,000 (tax year 2024)
20% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: operating support; capital campaign & operating support
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Private foundation · Rockland, DE
Wyeth Foundation for American Art
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $25K · typical grant $25K–$25K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Jun 15, Dec 15 · next Dec 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: grant in support of remembering the memphis college of art, 1936-2020 exhibition
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Tennessee Health Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
69 Tennessee grants totaling $3.7M · typical grant $2,000–$20K (tax year 2024)
69% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: 2024 hickey match; 2024 anderson match; 2024 reynolds match; 2024 ryans match; 2024 pow scholar
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Private foundation · Nashville
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation
Takes applications
39 Tennessee grants totaling $319K · typical grant $5,000–$10K (tax year 2025)
37% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: grant for support of program mission for youth; grant for support of program mission for education; grant for support of program mission for community; community grant for...
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Public charity · Washington, DC
American Chemical Society
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6 Tennessee grants totaling $352K · typical grant $21K–$74K (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Ooltewah
Tucker Foundation
Takes applications
60 Tennessee grants totaling $4.3M · typical grant $5,000–$30K (tax year 2024)
31% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: scholarship - evan moore; scholarship fund; relay for life; pups4patriots tennessee; general support - imagine arts education initiative
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Private foundation · Memphis
J R Hyde III Foundation
Takes applications
108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1M · typical grant $5,000–$100K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
24% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
4 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: general operating support/support for a strategic plan; general operating support/support for the mid-south development district's organizational reboot; support for allmemphis...
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Community foundation · New York, NY
The New York Community Trust
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44 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4M · typical grant $10K–$50K (tax year 2024)
41% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: for program support; for general support; for a scholarship award
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Public charity · Atlanta, GA
South Arts Inc.
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19 Tennessee grants totaling $343K · typical grant $5,250–$20K (tax year 2024)
58% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: in these mountains - cargill 3rd grant; fy25 sa/nea regional engagement / arts in community; fy24 sa/nea regional engagement / arts in community; fy25 nea artshere; southern...
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Private foundation · Northbrook, IL
The Allstate Foundation
Takes applications
36 Tennessee grants totaling $130K · typical grant $500–$1,000 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
61% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: agent - individual hh; employee helping hands; helping hands group grants; disaster relief - hurricane helene and milton
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Private foundation · Kansas City, MO
Bluescope Foundation North America
Takes applications
31 Tennessee grants totaling $226K · typical grant $1,995–$7,500 (tax year 2024)
26% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: matching gift; arts; education - youth; community - shelter; community - health, safety & environment
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Private foundation · Cleveland
George R Johnson Family Foundation
Takes applications
72 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9M · typical grant $10K–$30K (tax year 2025)
24% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: program support; advocate training program; children educational program; art education; unity center
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation
Takes applications
48 Tennessee grants totaling $171K · typical grant $1,500–$4,500 (tax year 2024)
2% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: unrestricted grant
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Public charity · Wayne, PA
Ao North America Inc.
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $100K · typical grant $50K–$50K (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: fellowship
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Bailey Family Foundation
Takes applications
19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3M · typical grant $5,000–$75K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: May 31, Nov 30 · next Nov 30, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
63% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: the arts & culture alliance of greater knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions; the mission of big ears is...
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Private foundation · Nashville
Scarlett Family Foundation
Takes applications
250 Tennessee grants totaling $8.6M · typical grant $7,500–$20K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Dec 15 · next Dec 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
54% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: tuition; support for operations; support for operations and capacity building; support for director of operations and director of student support; student support in memorium...
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Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Texas Instruments Foundation
Takes applications
70 Tennessee grants totaling $151K · typical grant $200–$1,000 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
37% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."
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Private foundation · Bristol, VA
The United Company Foundation
Takes applications
22 Tennessee grants totaling $653K · typical grant $7,075–$25K (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Jul 1, Dec 1 · next Dec 1, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
29% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: education - tuition; education - books; support for continuation of museum's extensive educational resource project; sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett;...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Mary G K Fox Foundation
Takes applications
27 Tennessee grants totaling $181K · typical grant $1,000–$9,210 (tax year 2025)
19% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: support; gift; 2022 grant request; 2024 grant request; assistance to indigent
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Private foundation · Nashville
Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust
Takes applications
28 Tennessee grants totaling $1M · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2025)
18% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general use
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return: Form 990-PF for private foundations (grants paid and how it takes applications), Form 990 Schedule I for community foundations, United Ways and other public charities (grants over $5,000 to organizations). Included: every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee organizations. Corporate and community-foundation programs are in the grant search.