Foundations that fund food programs in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $200,000 to Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc, Chattanooga: Organization's charitable purpose
- $125,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc, Nashville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $86,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc, 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...
The West End Home Foundation
- $70,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc, Nashville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
- $55,000 to Nashville Food Project Inc, Nashville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
- $12,000 to Home Bound Meals Program, Hendersonville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
Deadlines: N/a n/a
Joe C Davis Foundation
- $25,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville: Program support
- $20,000 to Nashville Food Project, Nashville: Program support
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,...
Hdr Foundation
- $7,620 to Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc, Chattanooga: Chartiable
- $5,000 to Nashville Food Project Inc, Nashville: Chartiable
How to apply: All applications for grants should be submitted via the organization's website at www.hdrinc.com/hdr-foundation
Deadlines: Grants >$10,000 - june 4 & august 22 grants <$10,000 - august 16
Restrictions: Priority may be given to organization with which an hdr employee volunteers.
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $5,000 to Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc, Chattanooga: General purpose
- $2,500 to Marion County Community Ministry Inc, Sequatchie: 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.
International Paper Company Foundation
- $5,899 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Kingsport: Carter county food for kids backpack program
- $1,019 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Kingsport: Carter county food for kids backpack program
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $80,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc
- $50,000 to Mid South Food Bank, Memphis: Program support
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc, Nashville: Feeding Families & Children in Putnam County, Tennessee
How to apply: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Deadlines: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Restrictions: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia
- $30,000 to Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga: Charitable purposes
How to apply: Www.lilliancolby.org
Deadlines: Www.lilliancolby.org
Restrictions: Www.lilliancolby.org
The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation Formerly Fort Sanders Kidney Center
- $26,600 to Little Chefs Big Change, Knoxville: Afterschool cooking program
How to apply: Grant applications, which are available at siddiqifoundation.org, must be submitted via email at applications@siddiqifoundation.org
Deadlines: Applications accepted july 1 - june 30
Restrictions: The foundation only supports those organizations whose mission and activities align with the charitable purpose of the foundation. The foundation does not support individuals, sports teams, or politcal candidates/organizations. The...
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
- $26,000 to The Nashville Food Project, 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...
Messer Construction Foundation
- $25,000 to The Nashville Food Project, Nashville: General
How to apply: Messer Construction Foundation completed application form provide details on organization its mission its financials its capital need non profit certificate etc.
Deadlines: Spring
Restrictions: Must be geographically located in one of our regoins and includes those that request investment in economic inclusion education and workforce development. Primarily although not
Tucker Foundation
- $25,000 to Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga: General support - strengthening food access
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.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc, Nashville: Sustaining hope for the families of middle and west tennessee
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga: Technology
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.
The Chrysalis Foundation
- $15,000 to Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Chattanooga: Operating fund
How to apply: For those wishing to bring a project to the attention of the foundation, a written summary of not more than two pages should be sent to the foundation.
Paddison Charitable Foundation
- $14,000 to Fountain City Ministry Center, Knoxville: To further charitable purpose of organization
How to apply: Application form can be requested at the above address.
Deadlines: Application must be made by january 31
One Against Childhood Hunger
- $13,047 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville: Childhood hunger initiative
How to apply: Phone
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to The Nashville Food Project, Nashville: Support community meals and food recovery programs
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter setting forth the amount requested, the objectives to be achieved, and the manner in which the name of the trust will be recognized. Guidelines for applications are available upon request. Applications should be submitted...
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission of applications.
Restrictions: Emphasis on grants to charitable organizations which provide social assistance for the needy, infirm, educationally handicapped, drug and alcohol dependent, blind, hearing impaired, abused, and other disadvantaged persons. Such...
Greenpoint Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville: Project Grow in Camden, TN
How to apply: The foundation will consider grant request applications from organizations assigned 501(c)(3) tax exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service and which are not classified as private foundations under Internal Revenue Code 509. State and local government entities are also...
Deadlines: Grants may be awarded to an organization's general operating budget or for specific programs/project
Barry Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Crossing the Gap, Cumberland Gap: For organization's use to further mission
How to apply: Email request; inlcude statement on how grant will assist in promoting purpose of organization.
Restrictions: Used to promote christian ministry including education and community involvement with respect to the foregoing.
Bluescope Foundation North America
- $10,000 to Mid-South Food Bank, Memphis: Community - essential human services
How to apply: Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. The inquiry will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the policies established by the...
Restrictions: Grants are generally not made to: - individuals - political organizations - religious organizations for sectarian purposes - pre-school, primary and secondary educational institutions - organizations receiving united way support for...
The Knapp Foundation
- $10,000 to Mid-South Food Bank, Memphis: General/operating
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives
- $8,796 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Nashville: For program use/fundraising efforts for program use.
How to apply: Applications can be submitted via gibson.submittable.com/submit
Deadlines: Donation requests are reviewed on a monthly basis after the end of each month.
Restrictions: Awards benefit those who bring education or healing through music specific programs where guitar is used.
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