Foundations that fund Tennessee
Private foundations rarely post open calls, so look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”. You'll see 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 “The Pittsburgh Foundation”
27 invitation-only foundations hidden. Show them
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Public charity · Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Ask before applying · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply
5 Tennessee grants totaling $186,340 · typical grant $24,507 to $32,500 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Children and youth healthcare; Primary and elementary schools; Professional societies and associations; Religious education; Higher education
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Wabtec Foundation
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $1,250 · typical grant $250 to $550 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Highmark Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $107,500 · typical grant $7,500 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Five-year grant (2021-2025) to support traditionally under-represented minorities with dental scholarships.; To support school grants and award programs
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Maria Foundation 60982-8 P2-Ptpp-10-2
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $7,500 · typical grant $7,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Tippins Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Education
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
The Robinson Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Emergency food box program
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Giant Eagle Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $15,000 · typical grant $15,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $25,000 · typical grant $25,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Hillman Family Foundations
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $56,750 · typical grant $6,750 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Capital support; Veterans bbq camp
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
Takes applications
6 Tennessee grants totaling $22,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Apr 10, Sep 4, Dec 4 · next Dec 4, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Community charity
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $30,000 · typical grant $30,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Livestock empowerment for
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $25,000 · typical grant $25,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Pittsburg, KS
Coleman Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which lists the grants they paid and how to apply. Community foundations, United Ways and other public charities file Form 990, and we use its Schedule I (grants over $5,000). We include every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee groups. Corporate and community-foundation grant rounds are in the grant search.