Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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
- $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland, Cleveland: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter, Nashville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Nashville Rescue Mission, 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 Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
- $100,000 to The Works Inc, Memphis: General - operating
- $50,000 to Urban Renaissance Partners Inc, Memphis: General - operating
- $10,000 to Forward Memphis, 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.
Carolyn Smith Foundation
- $100,000 to Nashville Rescue Mission, Nashville: Help people that are homeless
- $15,000 to Open Table Nashville, Nashville: Assistance homeless community
- $5,000 to Our Place Nashville, Nashville: Community adults with disabilities
How to apply: Formal request from applicants
Deadlines: None specific
Restrictions: Restricted to total assets
Benwood Foundation Inc
- $1,000,000 to Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Chattanooga: Housing & neighborhood strategies
- $75,000 to Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Chattanooga: Executive search & transition
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in the form of a brief two-page letter. The letter should include a description of the project or purpose, budget information, an irs letter of determination, and a listing of officers and board of directors.
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
- $101,748 to Nashville Rescue Mission, Nashville: General operating support
- $100,000 to Nashville Rescue Mission, 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...
Mccauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn
- $24,354 to The Next Door, Nashville: Lighting, parking lot, food equip, c
- $2,938 to Compassionate Hands Inc, Lebanon: Water heater, food warmer, cart
How to apply: Written application with breakdown of request
Restrictions: Only award to 501(c)3 organizations
The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc
- $15,000 to Memphis Union Mission, Memphis: Program support
- $10,000 to Eikon Ministries, Memphis: Program support
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
The Knapp Foundation
- $10,000 to Memphis Union Mission, Memphis: General/operating
- $5,000 to Appalachia Service Project, Johnson City: General/operating
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
Pk Seidman Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Appalachia Service Project, Johnson City: General/operating
- $5,000 to Memphis Union Mission, Memphis: General/operating
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
Hauck Foundation
- $6,652 to True Purpose Ministries, Maryville: Ministries
- $3,744 to Knox Area Rescue Ministries, Knoxville: Rescue the poor & needy
How to apply: Contact foundation
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Warren County Development Corporation, Mcminnville: Human services
- $5,000 to Family Promise of Knoxville, Knoxville: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Appalachia Service Project Inc, Johnson City: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity International Inc, Cookeville: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $200,000 to Coalition for Home Repair, Jonesborough: 80902 general operating support for the coalition for home repair, 2023-2025
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Joe C Davis Foundation
- $125,000 to The Next Door Inc, Nashville: Capital & 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,...
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $100,000 to Appalachia Service Project Inc, Johnson City: Programming support
How to apply: For 2025 the foundation has entered into commitments that have caused all of its available grant funds to be fully utilized. Submit requests for 2026 funding online & include irs determination letter. The required grant application and related materials is listed on the website:...
Deadlines: Application deadlines and other related timelines are posted on the website: www.ecksteincharity.org
Restrictions: Grant requests should support at least one of the following core values: catholic/faith based, human needs, education, families, and vibrant communities.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to The Housing Fund Inc, Madison: Community land trust
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/
Truist Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Forward Memphis, Memphis: Thriving communities
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.
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Room in the Inn-Memphis, Memphis: Grant requested
How to apply: Brief statementof the purpose of the organization and intended use of funds
Restrictions: One-half of the income from this trust is intended for needy causes which are of benefit to children
Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia
- $25,000 to Chattanooga Room in the Inn, Chattanooga: Charitable purposes
How to apply: Www.lilliancolby.org
Deadlines: Www.lilliancolby.org
Restrictions: Www.lilliancolby.org
Hw Durham Foundation Inc
- $21,416 to Forward Memphis, Memphis: Financial counseling
How to apply: Letter of intent outlining idea, purpose and organization description.
Restrictions: Grants are made to benefit the elderly primarily in memphis, tennessee and the mid-south (including west tennessee, northeast arkansas & northwest mississippi). Some exeptions exist for projects of national significance that could be...
Robinson Foundation
- $20,000 to Nashville Rescue Mission, Nashville: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Deadlines: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Restrictions: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
T & T Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Nashville Rescue Mission, Nashville: Helping the homeless of nashville
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.
Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation
- $18,000 to Memphis Union Mission, Memphis: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Written Request
Snail Foundation C/O Grace Schneckenburger Parker
- $16,250 to Appalachia Service Project, Johnson City: General charity
How to apply: Written or verbal application
Restrictions: No such limitations
Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities
- $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga: Gala 2024
How to apply: Grantees are invited to complete a grant application online through an invite-only portal. Grantees must set up an entity account to verify their fein and charitable status. The grant application requires the following: - purpose of the grant request - total amount being...
Restrictions: Once approved, the foundation provides the grantee with a grant agreement. The grants must be used for the purpose identified in the grant agreement and as described in the grantee's proposal. Grants may not be expended for any other...
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