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.
16 foundations that funded “Community Foundation of West Kyinc”
27 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Bells
Covenant Legacy Foundation
Takes applications
14 Tennessee grants totaling $485K · typical grant $10K–$50K (tax year 2025)
21% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: unrestricted support; capital campaign and unrestricted support; sam bomar memorial fund
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Public charity · Jackson
Leaders Credit Union
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4 Tennessee grants totaling $273K · typical grant $33K–$200K (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: community outreach; forward jackson; scholarships/grants
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Public charity · Nashville
Pmc Cares Foundation
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6 Tennessee grants totaling $91K · typical grant $7,500–$17K (tax year 2023)
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Public charity · Jackson
West TN Healthcare Foundation Inc.
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40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7M · typical grant $9,394–$38K (tax year 2024)
49% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: $6,000.00 women who care grant; $5,000.00 for general support; $250.00 windows of hope sponsorship; $2,093.53 for repair of ac unit; $1,500.00 steak n burger sponsorship;...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Smith Family Foundation
Takes applications
17 Tennessee grants totaling $176K · typical grant $5,000–$15K (tax year 2025)
86% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: to serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives; to assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in tennessee; elevate...
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Public charity · Atlanta, GA
Points of Light Foundation
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4 Tennessee grants totaling $500K · typical grant $105K–$190K (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: community improvement project
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Private foundation · Pine Bluff, AR
Simmons First Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
22 Tennessee grants totaling $162K · typical grant $1,000–$10K (tax year 2024)
86% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: general donation for youth programming; community services; pcn stars program; 1 school 1 mission program; therapy tools to support children with special needs
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Public charity · Jackson
Leaders Education Foundation Inc.
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3 Tennessee grants totaling $34K · typical grant $6,000–$20K (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: allowed united way's read team program to assist students with reading initiatives and give books to elementary school-aged children; to further exempt purpose of ballet arts;...
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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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Public charity · St Louis, MO
Saint Thomas West Hospital
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34 Tennessee grants totaling $663K · typical grant $10K–$25K (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: support of teeth for life program; support of pregnancy services for uninsured, low income women; support of no-cost mental health counseling; support of community health...
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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 · West Grove, PA
The Dansko Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,405 · typical grant $1,405–$1,405 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: improving quality of life for community with sick children
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Public charity · Independence, OH
Peyback Foundation Inc.
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8 Tennessee grants totaling $90K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2024)
12% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Nashville
Tennessee Titans Foundation
Takes applications
124 Tennessee grants totaling $2.1M · typical grant $1,000–$5,000 (tax year 2024)
75% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: operating budget
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Public charity · Nashville
Tennessee Bar Foundation
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38 Tennessee grants totaling $3.2M · typical grant $20K–$95K (tax year 2024)
55% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: administration of justice; legal services
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Public charity · Alexandria, VA
Good360
Ask before applying · Donates products, not cash
67 Tennessee grants totaling $244M · typical grant $11K–$147K (tax year 2024)
68% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to assist those in need
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.