Foundations that fund education in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Joe C Davis Foundation
- $250,000 to Kipp Nashville Foundation, Nashville: Capital support
- $125,000 to Nashville Charter Collaborative, Nashville: Program support
- $100,000 to Harpeth Hall School, Nashville: Scholarships
How to apply: See attached statement 18
Deadlines: See attached statement 18
Restrictions: Only 501(c)(3) organizations - preference is given to charitable organizations located in the nashville, tn area. The foundation does not generally provide significant funding for the arts, environmental causes, or religious activities,...
Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation
- $850,000 to Memphis Education Fund, Memphis: Support for general operations and partner organization grantmaking/support for...
- $200,200 to Memphis Brand Office, Memphis: General operating support
- $152,500 to Kipp Memphis Inc, Memphis: Support for transformational change
How to apply: All applications must be submitted online at: www.hydefoundation.org
Deadlines: 2/1, 5/1 & 8/1; see the website at www.hydefoundation.org
Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in tn, with a strong emphasis on memphis. No grants are made to individuals.
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Advance Memphis, Memphis: General - operating
- $32,000 to Soulsville Charter School, Memphis: General - operating
- $30,000 to Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School Inc, Memphis: General - operating
How to apply: See our website at http://www.kwff.org/our-grant-process/grant-application-process/
Deadlines: January 15 and august 15
Restrictions: Contact tate wilson at twilson@kwff.org for more information.
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Public School Bible Study Committee, Chattanooga: General operating
- $30,000 to Bryan College, Dayton: Operating
- $17,500 to Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga: 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.
Carolyn Smith Foundation
- $62,500 to Equal Chance for Education, Nashville: Provide equal opportunity education
- $10,000 to Persist Nashville, Nashville: Help nash grads earn college degree
- $7,500 to Small World Yoga, Nashville: Health - general
How to apply: Formal request from applicants
Deadlines: None specific
Restrictions: Restricted to total assets
Tennessee Health Foundation Inc
- $110,000 to Chattanooga Hamilton County Public Education Fund, Chattanooga: 2024 hickey match
- $20,500 to University of Chattanooga Foundation, Chattanooga: Leadership board 1:1 match, 2024 criswell
- $10,000 to East Tennessee State University Foundation, Johnson City: Etsu quillen college of medicine
How to apply: Www.bcbst.com/about/in-the-community/healthy-places/funding-criteria
Deadlines: May, november for community trust funding and august for healthy place funding
Restrictions: Www.bcbst.com/about/in-the-community/healthy-places/funding-criteria
The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc
- $35,000 to The Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation, Union City: Program support
- $10,000 to The Collegiate School of Memphis, Memphis: Program support
- $10,000 to Arise2read, Memphis: Program support
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
M Stratton Foster Charitable Found
- $15,000 to Harpeth Hall School, Nashville: General support
- $15,000 to University School of Nashville, Nashville: General support
- $8,000 to Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood: General support
How to apply: Applicant should produce written evidence of tax exempt st
Deadlines: Requests are to be submitted prior to april 30th each year
Restrictions: Committee attempts to make awards to institutions in field
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $7,500 to Chattanooga Outreach, Chattanooga: Organization's charitable purpose
- $6,000 to Manna Cafe Ministries, Clarksville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Communities in Schools of Tennessee, Nashville: 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...
Lawson Family Foundation
- $500,000 to Emerald Charter Schools, Knoxville: General support
- $25,000 to Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, Knoxville: 100knoxville
- $5,000 to Beta Theta Boule Foundation, Knoxville: General support
How to apply: Website application: https://www.lawsonfamilyfoundation.org/grants
Deadlines: Open applications
Restrictions: Only tax exempt 501c3 organizations. Preference given to organizations in knox county, tn and meeting funding priorities outlined at: https://www.lawsonfamilyfoundation.org/strategic- priorities
Tennessee Titans Foundation
- $20,000 to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Nashville: Operating budget
- $15,000 to Pencil Foundation, Nashville: Operating budget
- $10,000 to Meharry Medical College, Nashville: Operating budget
How to apply: No standard form. Must include purpose of organization, purpose for funds requested, and copy of the organization's irs determination letter
Restrictions: Only resident tennessee tax exempt charities are considered.
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc
- $700,000 to Nashville Public Library Foundation, Nashville: Nashville public library's literary award gala endowment
- $25,000 to Communities in Schools of Tennessee, Nashville: General operating support
- $15,000 to Nashville Public Education Foundation, Nashville: 2024 blue ribbon teacher awards
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 Kresge Foundation
- $220,000 to Heal Memphis, Memphis: General operating support
- $150,000 to Meharry Medical College, Nashville: Project support grant to provide training and capacity building support.
- $100,000 to Whole Child Strategies Inc, Memphis: Project support to increase social cohesion and support resident led institutions in the...
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
- $100,000 to Ensworth School, Nashville: Unrestricted general
- $50,000 to King University, Bristole: Unrestricted general
- $25,000 to Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission, Nashville: Unrestricted general
How to apply: By letter request specifying the applicant's qulifications or status and a copy of its 501(c)(3) determination letter
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
- $94,560 to Franklin Road Academy, Nashville: Fra turner fellows 2024-25
- $50,000 to Judge Dinkins Educational Center, Nashville: General support
- $5,760 to Preston Taylor Ministries, Nashville: Fra turner fellows
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.
Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust C/O Blair J Wilson
- $50,000 to Nashville Classical, Nashville: General use
- $10,000 to Stem Preparatory Academy, Nashville: General use
- $5,000 to University School of Nashville, Nashville: General use
How to apply: Letter describing purpose, need and budget.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Any 501(c)(3) organization
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation
- $15,000 to Pencil Foundation, Nashville: Grant for support of program mission for education
- $5,000 to Nashville Public Education Foundation, Nashville: Grant for support of program mission for education
- $5,000 to Nashville Public Library Foundation, Nashville: Grant for support of program mission for education
How to apply: Proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis. We generally do not approve requests for multi-year commitments. Organizations are typically notified of the grant decision within 30 days of receipt of the application. The proposal should include the following: * organization name,...
Restrictions: Organizations requesting funds must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and aligned with one of our focus areas. Organizations receiving contributions must be in compliance with federal equal employment...
Fidelity Foundation
- $7,000 to Franklin High School Band Boosters Inc, Franklin: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to Columbia Academy School, Columbia: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to Maryville College, Maryville: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The Danner Foundation
- $5,000 to The Ensworth School, Nashville: General Purposes
- $5,000 to University School of Nashville, Nashville: To support high school debate program
- $5,000 to Pencil Foundation, 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.
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Kappa Community Foundation of the Midsouth, Germantown: Helping hands group grants
- $1,000 to Walters State Community College Foundation, Morristown: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Kappa Community Foundation of the Midsouth, Germantown: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Louis Calder Foundation
- $500,000 to Instruction Partners, Nashville: Science of reading
- $125,000 to Nashville Classical, Nashville: Growth of charter schools
- $100,000 to Invictus Nashville Charter School, Nashville: Growth of charter schools
How to apply: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org
Deadlines: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org
Restrictions: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org
Robert L & Kathrina H Maclellan Founda Foundation
- $320,000 to King University, Bristol: For general operating support.
- $150,000 to Hamilton County Schools Foundation, Chattanooga: For education of youth and children.
- $5,000 to Public School Bible Study Committee, Chattanooga: For general operating support.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online at www.maclellan.net where instructions are provided.
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Maryville College, Maryville: Scholarships and programs
- $5,000 to Webb School of Knoxville, Knoxville: Student athletic programs
- $4,100 to Knox Education Foundation, Knoxville: Support student education
How to apply: Written request stating amount and purpose of request, most recent audited financial statements and copy of tax exempt ruling.
Deadlines: June 30, december 31
Restrictions: Only to exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, predominantly within tennessee and ohio
Tucker Foundation
- $50,000 to Skyuka Hall, Chattanooga: Supporting need-based families
- $15,000 to Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation, Cleveland: General support - strategic growth with vision for impact
- $2,000 to Chattanooga State Community College Foundation, Chattanooga: Scholarship support
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.
Truist Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to The Soulsville Charter School LLC, Memphis: Thriving communities
- $25,000 to The Contributor Inc, Nashville: Building career pathways to
- $10,000 to Manna Cafe Ministries, Clarksville: Building career pathways to
How to apply: Online application with supporting information regarding purpose of the organization and expected benefits of program
Deadlines: Rolling Deadlines
Restrictions: Grants are made exclusively for charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
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