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Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A foundation tied to Olive Branch, Mississippi that gives to charities by written request. There is no deadline and no stated limit. Past grants went mostly to Memphis-area and DeSoto County, Mississippi groups.
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Vyuha Inc · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Miami Beach family foundation that gives to public charities. No application form is needed; contact the foundation to be considered. Most grants go to groups in New York, Florida and Illinois.
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The Bob & Susan Card Charitable Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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Powell Foundation (Brentwood, TN) · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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George R. Johnson Family Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County, Loudon County, McMinn County and 6 more counties
Cleveland-based family foundation that gives to charities mainly in ten Southeast Tennessee counties and five North Georgia counties. Send a letter of two pages or less about the project. There is no deadline.
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The Fugitive Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Nashville foundation that lists a phone contact for grant requests on its tax return. It posts no deadlines or limits. Past grants went mostly to Nashville health clinics, shelters and service groups.
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Kennedy Foundation Inc (Chattanooga) · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Chattanooga foundation that gives to qualified charities. There is no set form and no deadline; write to the foundation. Recent grants went mostly to Chattanooga groups.
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Thackston Family Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
A Nashville-area family foundation for projects tied to Middle Tennessee, with a preference for Wilson County. It favors religious and educational themes. Requests are open, with no deadline.
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Burgess Family Charitable Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first to Tennessee charities, then to others in the Southeast. Send a letter about your nonprofit at any time. Most past grants went to Murfreesboro groups.
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Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Chattanooga family foundation that takes a typed letter of up to two pages at any time. It lists no area limits. Most past grants were small general gifts to Chattanooga arts groups and schools.
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Formanek Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Memphis family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities. There is no deadline; contact the foundation by email to ask. Recent grants mostly went to Memphis charities.
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Clayton Family Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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AHB Foundation (formerly Bailey Family Foundation) · Open
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- Due about Nov 30, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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USG Foundation Inc · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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The Danner Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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Adams Family Foundation I · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first in Tennessee, then in the Southeast. Send an open letter with your request; there is no deadline. Most 2025 grants went to Rutherford County groups such as libraries, clinics and youth programs.
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Adams Family Foundation II · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first to Tennessee groups, then the Southeast. Send a letter at any time. Most past grants went to Murfreesboro charities, youth groups and MTSU programs.
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Allan Jones Foundation · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bradley County
A Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation started by the founder of Check Into Cash. It has no published guidelines or deadlines; inquiries and proposals are sent in writing by mail. Its listed past giving centers on Cleveland and Bradley County causes such...
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H&M Foundation (Jackson, TN) · Open
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- No deadline listed: see the official notice
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- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Jackson, Tennessee foundation tied to H&M Company. Ask the foundation for its application form. Most past grants went to Jackson groups for general operations.
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