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Foundation
Haegele-Blount Animal Shelters · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
This Knoxville foundation gives grants only to groups that run animal shelters or work for animal welfare. There is no deadline. Past grants went mostly to shelters and rescues in East Tennessee.
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Foundation
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
This Birmingham, Alabama family foundation gives to 501(c)(3) groups for charitable, educational or religious work. Requests are taken at any time and reviewed when received. Past Tennessee gifts included St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.
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The Allen Foundation (Nashville) · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- 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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Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation · Open
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- 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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Corporate
Ryder System Charitable Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- 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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Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A family foundation run from Knoxville that gives to public charities and some government agencies. Send a written request with your purpose, a short history and proof of tax-exempt status. Recent grants all went to Knox County groups.
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Foundation
Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation · Open
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- Due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Amount not specified
A small Memphis foundation that gives to IRS-approved 501(c)(3) charities. Apply by letter with general information and your IRS 501(c)(3) letter. Letters are due by September 30 each year; recent grants went to West Tennessee groups.
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Betsy Ross Foundation Inc (Paris, TN) · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A small Paris, Tennessee foundation that gives to charities and schools. Ask in writing or by phone; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to Henry County and West Tennessee groups.
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Massengill-DeFriece Foundation Inc · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- 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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Barzinji Family Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A family foundation in Herndon, Virginia that takes letter requests from charities. Your letter should explain the need the money would meet. Recent Tennessee grants went to Muslim community, school and service groups around Nashville.
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Timothy 6:17 Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A small family foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Send a letter that describes your group's charitable need. Recent grants went to Nashville health, veteran and food groups.
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Herbert T. Weston Jr. and Marian S. Weston Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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A family foundation that takes general letters stating your purpose, with your IRS tax-exempt letter. It lists no deadlines or limits. Recent Tennessee grants went to river, cave and animal groups.
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LaRoche Family Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A Murfreesboro family foundation that takes requests by open letter. It lists no deadlines or limits. Recent grants went to Nashville and Murfreesboro conservation, school and youth groups.
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Middlebrooks-Camp Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A small Monteagle-Sewanee family foundation that takes letter requests year round. Describe your request and your activities. Requests should be under $20,000.
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Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
- Local program: Obion County
A family foundation in Rives, Tennessee that limits its grants to Obion County. Send a written application that explains your need. Apply well before you need the money.
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Health foundation
Tennessee Dental Association Foundation (TDAF) · Open
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- Due about Apr 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Amount not specified
The Tennessee Dental Association Foundation gives grants to nonprofits for projects that improve oral health in Tennessee. Send one PDF with a cover letter, budget and evaluation plan by email. The yearly deadline is April 1.
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Community foundation
The Westhaven Foundation (Franklin, TN) · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
- Local program: Williamson County
The Westhaven Foundation gives grants to local nonprofits, clubs and groups for short-term, emergency or special project needs. Apply online any time; the board approves each grant. A group may apply once every 12 months.
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The Dalton Family Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Twinsburg, Ohio gives general operating gifts to charities. Its tax return says to ask for an application form; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to groups in Ohio and South Carolina.
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Foundation
Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Small family foundation in Dayton, Tennessee, with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to groups in Rhea County and East Tennessee. Mail a summary of two pages or less any time.
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Myron Lewis Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Small Memphis-area family foundation with no stated limits on place or field. All recent grants went to Memphis and Germantown groups for operating costs. Send a letter stating your request any time.
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