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Arthur N. Rupe Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation takes letters of inquiry year-round through its online portal. It funds family caregiver support, public debate projects, and policy research. If your idea fits, staff may invite a full proposal.
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L A M P Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Knoxville foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) groups, mostly in the arts. Tell them what the money is for and how it will be used; there is no deadline. About two-thirds of past dollars went to Knoxville groups.
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Doochin Family Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Family foundation that reviews written requests as they arrive and lists no area limits. Most past grants were small gifts to Nashville charities and schools. Explain exactly how the money will be used.
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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
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
The foundation of Ryman Hospitality Properties (Gaylord Opryland, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Ryman) takes online grant requests from 501(c)(3) organizations in communities near its properties, including Nashville. It focuses on arts and culture education,...
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AHB Foundation (formerly Bailey Family Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 30, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- 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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Timken Foundation of Canton · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- 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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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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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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Wolftever Charitable Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
This family foundation on Signal Mountain gives grants to charities. Its tax return lists a contact and no deadlines or limits. Past grants went to Signal Mountain groups, like a school fund and an emergency services group.
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Dudley and Walter Morgan Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Nashville gives grants to charities. Its tax return lists a contact and no deadlines or limits. Past grants went to Nashville groups, like a creek conservation group and a school.
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Allenberg Rosen Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Memphis gives grants to charities. Its tax return lists a contact but no deadlines or limits. Past grants went to Memphis groups, like a health center and a learning center.
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Cartledge Charitable Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Roanoke, Virginia gives grants to charities. Send a short memo of need and your financial statement; there is no deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to animal shelters in Kingsport, Blountville and Johnson City.
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry any time for work that helps children, families and communities thrive. Areas include early learning, family health, good food and job pathways. It funds across the U.S., not just in its focus states.
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Rucker-Donnell Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A Murfreesboro family foundation that gives to charities. Send a written request that explains what you need and how the money will be used; there is no form or deadline. Many past grants went to Rutherford County groups.
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Lawrence Lewis Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Memphis-managed foundation that takes a simple letter stating your request, with no deadline. It lists no limits on place, but most past grants went to Memphis groups in arts, health, literacy and social services.
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Eisen-Wald Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Nashville family foundation that takes written requests at any time and lists no limits. Most past grants were general gifts to Nashville groups, including Jewish community groups and Vanderbilt programs.
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Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
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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The Hand Foundation, Inc. (Chattanooga) · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Small Chattanooga foundation that sends its application details on request. It lists no deadline or area limits. Most past grants were gifts of $100 to $10,000 to Chattanooga groups.
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H&M Foundation (Jackson, TN) · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
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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