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.
4 foundations that funded “Baltimore”
11 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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United Way · Baltimore, MD
The United Way of Central Maryland Inc.
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4 Tennessee grants totaling $50K · typical grant $6,834–$29K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: designated and or granted in support of agency programs
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Private foundation · Baltimore, MD
Edward St John Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $570 · typical grant $70–$500 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Mar 1, Jun 1, Sep 1, Dec 1 · next Dec 1, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to further exempt purpose
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Private foundation · Baltimore, MD
Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $12K · typical grant $2,500–$10K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: program support
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Private foundation · Baltimore, MD
Number Ten Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $50 · typical grant $50–$50 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: to further the organization's exempt purpose
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.