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Foundation
AHB Foundation (formerly Bailey Family Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 30, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Knoxville family foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) charities and prefers East Tennessee groups. Most past grants went to Knoxville arts, schools, parks and health groups. Send a written request by May 31 or November 30.
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Foundation
Timken Foundation of Canton · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Timken Foundation gives grants to 501(c)(3) groups for charitable and educational projects, often buildings and equipment. No form is needed; include proof of your 501(c)(3) status. Most past grants went to Ohio, especially the Canton area.
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Foundation
USG Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
The foundation of building-materials maker USG gives to charities, colleges, hospitals and cultural groups. Send a letter about the need, your request and your 501(c)(3) letter. Most grants go to Illinois groups.
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Foundation
Ridgeview Foundation (ACH Ridgeview Fdn Share R) · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A small trust-run foundation that lists a contact for requests and no deadlines. Its gifts are unrestricted cash. Recent gifts of $1,000 to $4,500 went to Nashville history, school, zoo and recovery groups.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (with Johnson County cycle) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Johnson County
Funds travel and leadership chances for middle and high school youth in Johnson County. Requests go through the Johnson County Community Foundation grant cycle. That cycle runs in 2027, with details due by January 31, 2027.
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Foundation
Mark E. Smith Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Cleveland, Tennessee, foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) groups. Contact the trustee to get the online application. Most past grants went to Cleveland-area schools, college and athletic programs.
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Corporate
Gene Haas Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants to high schools and high school tech centers that teach CNC machining. The school gives the money to students as scholarships or uses it for supplies, camps or competitions. It can't buy machines. The foundation suggests $500 to $2,500 per student.
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Foundation
Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $5,000 – $10K
This foundation funds U.S. nonprofits that help blind and low-vision people live on their own, learn and work. Small grants of $5,000 to $10,000 are considered all year until money runs out. Larger grants start with a call with staff in spring or summer.
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Local
Rotary Club of Downtown Franklin Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Williamson County
The Downtown Franklin Rotary club's foundation gives grants to local organizations, plus some international and education grants. Applications open once a year.
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Foundation
The Amaturo Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida takes requests at any time. It favors Catholic charities but considers all qualified charities. Past Tennessee grants went to St. Jude, a summer camp, and a university.
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Foundation
The Danner Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville family foundation gives grants to charities. It lists no deadline and no restrictions. Contact the foundation at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
Jane I. Pettway Foundation (First Horizon Bank, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Amount not specified
A Knoxville bank-managed foundation that funds Tennessee charities. Requests are due March 31 for funding in the current fiscal year. Ask the trustee for its grant policy document before applying.
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Foundation
The Louise Bransford Frazer Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This small Nashville family foundation gives to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a letter asking for a donation and describing your work. Past grants went to Nashville groups like Alive Hospice and Cheekwood.
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Foundation
Robert W. and Elise B. Lykins Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Louisville family foundation with no stated limits on where it gives. Half of its past grants went to Nashville groups such as parks, public media and the library. There is no form or deadline.
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Nonprofit
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
- No match
The Ice Bears Foundation takes donation requests from Knoxville-area groups. It supports young athletes, education access and stronger communities. Apply any time with the online form.
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Foundation
Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Amount not specified
This Kingsport foundation gives general operating grants to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a written application that describes your group and proves its charity status. The yearly deadline is September 30.
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Foundation
Massengill-DeFriece Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Bristol, Tennessee foundation that gives to charities. Send a one- or two-page letter; there is no deadline. Most grants go to Tri-Cities groups in Tennessee and Virginia.
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Foundation
Athens Federal Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens August 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bradley County, McMinn County, Meigs County, Monroe County and 1 more counties
A bank-created foundation that makes one-time grants each year to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and charitable agencies in Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties. Stated priorities are community development through affordable housing, job training and...
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Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 10, 2026 · 30 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
This foundation gives small grants where a little money can make a big difference. Any US nonprofit can apply, for programs or general operations. Requests are capped at $20,000 or one-quarter of yearly income.
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Foundation
Crichton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Columbia, Tennessee family foundation with no form, deadline or place limit. Tell them about your group and exactly what the grant is for. Most 2025 grants went to Nashville, Columbia and Chattanooga groups.
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