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.
13 foundations that funded “Civic Nation”
11 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Troy, MI
The Kresge Foundation
Takes applications
30 Tennessee grants totaling $6.2M · typical grant $120K–$250K (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: project support grant to complete the final phase of the locally driven narrative efforts supported by ideas42; project support to implement the strategic plan to strengthen...
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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 · New York, NY
National Basketball Players Association
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3 Tennessee grants totaling $140K · typical grant $15K–$100K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to support youth sports programs and other charitable purposes
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Private foundation · New York, NY
Gannett Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,000 · typical grant $1,500–$1,500 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: charitable purpose
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Private foundation · Nashville
Purity Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
33 Tennessee grants totaling $134K · typical grant $1,000–$3,000 (tax year 2024)
42% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Public charity · Memphis
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc.
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28 Tennessee grants totaling $275K · typical grant $2,500–$12K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: silver sponsor for mental health breakfast nov. 12, 2024; se gala s23-24; se 23 memphis tn market support; year 2025 sponsorship support package; 2024 bcms scholarship event...
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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 · Memphis
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
Takes applications
52 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9M · typical grant $10K–$25K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Jan 15, Aug 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
29% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general - operating
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Boyd Foundation
Takes applications
56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3M · typical grant $10K–$150K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
36% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: for annual budget; to seek to build and admire meaningful arts and crafts expeeriences; to preserve and enrich the diversity of art and culture in east tennessee; to transform...
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Public charity · Washington, DC
New Venture Fund
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16 Tennessee grants totaling $2M · typical grant $20K–$250K (tax year 2024)
69% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: arts, culture, and humanities; civil rights, social action, advocacy; environmental programs; youth development and education; technology and innovation
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Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN
Lilly Endowment Inc.
Takes applications
19 Tennessee grants totaling $18.9M · typical grant $50K–$2M (tax year 2025)
29% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: employee matching gift(s); religion & cultural inst initiative; youth on faith & service initiative; capacity buildg-disaster relief orgs; nurturing children-worship & prayer
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Public charity · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Pga Tour Inc.
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10 Tennessee grants totaling $3.7M · typical grant $10K–$143K (tax year 2024)
90% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Novi, MI
Dana Charitable Foundation
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $26K · typical grant $750–$5,589 (tax year 2024)
38% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to support the organization in carrying out their 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.