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11 foundations that funded “Historical Society”

1. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Lawson Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   71 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   76% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Sponsorship; Membership - great egret society; Life prep academy; 100knoxville; Sponsorship of concert

2. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Oliver & Evelyn Smith Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $18,000 · typical grant $3,500 to $9,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: A church sharing the message of jesus christ.; To preserve and promote the history of Tennessee, focusing on East Tennessee, to educate and connect the region; Education

3. Public charity · Monteagle

   South Cumberland Community Fund

   Ask before applying

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $223,939 · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

4. Public charity · Nashville

   Humanities Tennessee

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   9 Tennessee grants totaling $78,709 · typical grant $8,300 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   89% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Humanities project

5. Public charity · Knoxville

   Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation Dba Downtown Knoxville Alliance

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   7 Tennessee grants totaling $70,000 · typical grant $9,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Economic development to benefit downtown Knoxville; Market square farmer's market

6. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc.

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   91 Tennessee grants totaling $835,534 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   3 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General donation; Hope gala; Knoxville go red for women luncheon + kids cook with heart program; Annual golf tournament; 2025 - niswonger radiothon sponsorship

7. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

   Texas Instruments Foundation

   Takes applications

   70 Tennessee grants totaling $151,310 · typical grant $200 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."

8. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Boyd Foundation

   Takes applications

   56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $10,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners 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...

9. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Fugitive Foundation

   Takes applications

   41 Tennessee grants totaling $237,950 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Capital campaign & operating support

10. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Hees Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $32,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Aug 31 · next Aug 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General fund/community support; Tuition support; General fund/tuition support; Youth foster care support; Disaster relief

11. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Regal Foundation

    Takes applications

    48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · typical grant $3,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    48% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Children & family; Health; Military

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