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Foundation
Hees Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Aug 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small family foundation that now favors small, local and start-up charities. Send a letter request before its fiscal year ends August 31. Recent grants went to small charities in several Tennessee counties.
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Foundation
Clayton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Knoxville family foundation that takes applications all year and usually answers within 90 days. Charities and government agencies can apply. Past grants went mostly to Knoxville museums, schools and arts groups.
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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
T & T Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Nashville family foundation that decides grants once a year at a meeting usually held in October. Send a written request with your group's name, address, amount and purpose. Most past grants went to Nashville charities.
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Foundation
The Allen Foundation (Nashville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville foundation helps people in struggling communities in the U.S. and abroad. It likes small projects that big charities pass over. There is no deadline; past Tennessee grants went to Nashville groups.
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Foundation
Powell Foundation (Brentwood, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Brentwood, Tennessee family foundation with no stated limits. Send a letter explaining your charitable purpose and need. Most past grants went to UT, ETSU and other East Tennessee groups.
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Foundation
Ezell Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation that lists a contact for grant requests on its tax return. It states no deadlines and no limits. Past grants went mostly to Nashville-area charities and colleges.
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Foundation
Purity Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation that lists a contact for grant requests on its tax return. It states no deadlines and no limits. Past grants went mostly to Nashville-area charities.
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Foundation
Charles and Debby Campbell Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Jackson, Tennessee family foundation that gives grants to charities. Send the history of your group, what you need and how you will use the money. There is no deadline; most grants go to Jackson groups.
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Speller Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Small Nashville family foundation with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to Nashville Jewish community groups and local charities. Send a written request any time.
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Corporate
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $50K
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation funds equipment and training for first responders, plus military, veteran, and other nonprofit groups. The portal opens at 2 p.m. Eastern on October 8, 2026, and takes only 600 applications per quarter. Average...
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Foundation
James E. Campbell Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Jackson, Tennessee family foundation that gives grants to charities. Send the history of your group, what you need and how you will use the money. There is no deadline; most grants go to Jackson groups.
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Nonprofit
Firefighters Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation gives small grants to fire departments and safety groups. Money can buy firefighting gear, start an AED program, install smoke alarms, or run a youth fire-setting prevention program. Apply with one online form.
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Foundation
Williams Family Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Nashville family foundation that lists no deadlines and no limits on who can apply. Its past grants mostly went to Nashville groups, such as a university and a hospital foundation. Contact the foundation by phone to ask about a request.
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Corporate
Ryder System Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Ryder company foundation reviews written grant requests from 501(c)(3) groups all year. Send one letter about your project, finances, board, and services. Many past gifts were employee matches and sponsorships, mostly in Florida.
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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
James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation (Mariner Trust Company, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation pays for medical care, services, and equipment that change lives, given through 501(c)(3) groups. Send a letter about how you will use the money, your mission, and your IRS letter. There is no deadline.
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Foundation
M. Straton Foster Charitable Foundation (Truxton Trust, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
A charitable trust managed by Truxton Trust in Nashville. Requests must reach the trustee before April 30 each year. Past grants went mostly to Nashville-area schools, colleges and charities.
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Foundation
The Bob & Susan Card Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation. Send a written request no longer than two pages; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to Cleveland and Bradley County groups.
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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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