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 “Erie”
1 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Nashville
Erie Chapman Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $1,150 · typical grant $50–$1,100 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to further charitable purpose; support advancement of religion
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Private foundation · Erie, PA
Mary Ann Walters Scholarship Funds Tr Uw
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,635 · typical grant $1,635–$1,635 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: scholarship award
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Private foundation · Erie, PA
Sellers Scholarship
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000–$1,000 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Apr 15 · next Apr 15, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: scholarship
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Private foundation · Erie, PA
The Britton Family Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10K · typical grant $10K–$10K (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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.