Foundations that fund animal welfare in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Tennessee in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Carolyn Smith Foundation
- $25,000 to Nashville Zoo, Nashville: Discover nature thru conservation
- $10,000 to Safe Place for Animals, Gallatin: Provide care & temporary housing pet
- $5,000 to Pet Community Center, Nashville: Provde low-cost veterinary care
How to apply: Formal request from applicants
Deadlines: None specific
Restrictions: Restricted to total assets
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Pet Community Center, Nashville: General operating support
- $2,500 to Nashville Humane Association, Nashville: General operating support
How to apply: Written applications should include: an overview of the organization; goals & needs for the project or program; proposed activities and relationship to project or program; dollar amount requested, with detailed budget; list of board of directors members; copy of irs...
Deadlines: Proposals may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a revolving basis.
Restrictions: Major grants are usually limited to nashville, tn, the lake region of northwest iowa, selected areas of florida, south dakota, and colorado. Proposals related to environmental and conservation concerns will be considered on a national...
T & T Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Nashville Humane Association, Nashville: Pet care operations
- $5,000 to Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue, Thompsons Station: Rescuing dogs
How to apply: Applications should be in writing, should include the name and address of the charitable organization, the amount of the gift requested and the purpose for which the gift is to be used.
Deadlines: Applications need to be received by the annual meeting which is traditionally held in october.
Restrictions: There is no stated limitation on individual awards.
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc
- $5,500 to Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Springville: Environmental education
- $2,000 to Owl Ridge Raptor Center, Washburn: Support for raptors
How to apply: Applications should be submitted either orally or in writing
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $5,000 to Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc, Knoxville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $2,500 to Humane Society of Sumner County, Hendersonville: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
Ahb Foundation Inc C/O Steiner & Ellis Pllc
- $123,800 to Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc, Knoxville: Zoo knoxville's mission is to deliver dynamic guest experiences while inspiring action to...
How to apply: Written request stating amount and purpose of request, most recent audited financial statements, and copy of tax exempt ruling
Deadlines: May 31, november 30
Restrictions: Only to 501(c)(3) organizations; preference given to organizations in the east tennessee area.
The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc
- $70,000 to Parrot Rescue Center Costa Rica, Gallatin: Care of parrots
How to apply: Submit in writing under the requesting organizations letterhead.
Restrictions: Limited to the care and rescue of parrots
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Second Chance K9 Service Dogs, Clarksville: Second chance k9 service dogs
How to apply: Application form provided by the foundation. Include: documentation of tax exempt status, list of officers & directors, most recent audited financial statement, internal financial statements & operating budget, projected budget.
Restrictions: No grants for: individuals, loans, travel or seminars, government agencies, political purposes, dinner events, other private foundations, telethons.
The William Stamps Farish Fund
- $35,000 to Nashville Zoo Inc, Nashville: Paid internship program
How to apply: All organizations are required to submit proof of exempt status.
The Ros Foundation
- $30,000 to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Hohenwald: General operating purposes
How to apply: No specific form required. Brochures and letters stating charitable purpose preferred. Include copy of irs determination letter.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
Dugas Family Foundation Ii Inc
- $20,000 to Pet Community Center Inc, Nashville: Pcc program support
How to apply: Application form provided by the foundation. Include: documentation of tax exempt status, list of officers & directors, most recent audited financial statements, internal financial statements, operating budget, and projected budget.
Restrictions: No grants for: individuals, loans, travel or seminars, political purposes, dinner events, other private foundations, telethons.
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $20,000 to Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga: General purpose
How to apply: See application forms on internal company web site
Deadlines: No set deadlines
Restrictions: Must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization that furthers the charitable purposes of the foundation.
Paddison Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Knoxville-Zoological Gardens, Knoxville: Educational
How to apply: Application form can be requested at the above address.
Deadlines: Application must be made by january 31
Brown S & S Fdn
- $14,000 to Eddies Haven, Springfield: General operating
How to apply: Application form is available at the above address
Deadlines: Application form should be submitted prior to august 1.
Restrictions: The organization's exempt purpose is to support public charities & promote charitable purposes designed to benefit residents of robertson co, tennessee & surrounding communities.
Simmons First Foundation Inc
- $10,065 to Memphis Zoo, Memphis: Memphis zoo library program
How to apply: Written format
Deadlines: Determined by the board
Restrictions: Determined by the board
Robinson Foundation
- $10,000 to Gemini Pet Rescue and Transport, Covington: for vet bills
How to apply: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Deadlines: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Restrictions: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
John Templeton Foundation
- $10,000 to Franklin County Humane Society, Winchester: For general support
How to apply: A detailed description of a grantee's proposed charitable activities is included in the john templeton foundation's online application form. The form requires that all applicants provide a description of the proposed activities, why they are important and how they relate to our...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines as explained on the foundations website at www.templeton.org.
Restrictions: Awards should advance the charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes of the foundation's funding areas. The funding areas include character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, life sciences,...
The Pruitt Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Hohenwald: Furtherance of charitable purposes
How to apply: Please request our specific application form to complete.
Restrictions: Program is for indigent individuals in need of financial assistance for items such as food and clothing.
The Danner Foundation
- $10,000 to Nashville Zoo Inc, Nashville: General Purposes
How to apply: There is no specific form required. An application should include a general description of the requesting organization a statement of how the requesting organization proposes to use the requested grant if it is made and a copy of the requesting organizations IRS determination...
Restrictions: There are no restrictions.
Pk Seidman Charitable Trust
- $7,000 to Memphis Zoo, Memphis: General/operating
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
Folke H Peterson Charitable Foundation Tw 920-041275201496
- $5,000 to Shepherds Green Sanctuary, Cookeville: Prevention of cruelty to animals
How to apply: Letter of inquiry should be submitted to Truist. Potential grantees may then be requested to submit additional documentation.
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to the prevention of cruelty to animals and/or for the benefit of animals, to foster research and education of persons involved in fields benefiting animals, and for facilities to protect animals, including medical...
Richard D Huff Foundation Trust Fd064
- $5,000 to Tiger Haven, Kingston: Unrestricted charitable
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: All grants must be used for charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and/or educational purposes and any charity that supports and sponsors christian ministries.
Ach Ridgeview Fdn Share R
- $4,500 to Nashville Zoo, Nashville: General operating
How to apply: Contact above
Restrictions: All contributions are unrestricted cash to further the charitable purposes of the organization.
Tucker Foundation
- $3,000 to Helping Paws Healing Hearts, Chattanooga: General support - helping paws healing hearts
How to apply: There is no specified format required
Restrictions: Grants are generally focused in hamilton and bradley counties of east tennessee and atlanta, georgia, but they are not limited to these locales.
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to East Tennessee Alliance for Animals, Hixson: Operating
How to apply: Religious and public charitable organizations may visit foundation website to complete an online application for grant submission.
Deadlines: None none
Restrictions: All contributions are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
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