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.
2 foundations that funded “Sb Initiative Inc”
3 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Private foundation · Nashville
Kathryn Carell Brown Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $50K · typical grant $50K–$50K (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Sep 30 · next Sep 30, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general operating expense to further charitable purpose
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Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
Takes applications
18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6M · typical grant $25K–$100K (tax year 2025)
39% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: unrestricted general; landscaping
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.