Foundations that fund human services in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $95,000 to Gallatin Day Care Center, Gallatin: Childcare for low income families
- $75,000 to Corner To Corner, Nashville: Create opportunities economic growth
- $50,000 to Mother To Mother, Nashville: Provides wellness items to children
How to apply: Formal request from applicants
Deadlines: None specific
Restrictions: Restricted to total assets
The West End Home Foundation
- $400,000 to Senior Citizens Inc, Nashville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
- $141,000 to Tennessee Respite Coalition, Nashville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
- $82,400 to Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, Nashville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
Deadlines: N/a n/a
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $54,983 to United Way of Wilson County, Lebanon: Organization's charitable purpose
- $25,972 to United Way of Wilson County, Lebanon: Organization's charitable purpose
- $15,000 to Association for Guidance Aid Placement & Empathy, 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...
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to The Nonprofit Resource Center, Chattanooga: General operating
- $35,000 to Bethel Bible Village, Hixson: General operating
- $20,000 to Hamilton County Coalition, Chattanooga: Program support
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.
Joe C Davis Foundation
- $132,500 to Mary Parrish Center, Nashville: Capacity building & program support
- $55,000 to Rooftop Foundation, Nashville: Capacity building & program support
- $20,000 to A Step Ahead Foundation, 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,...
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Refuge Center for Counseling Inc, Franklin: Building refuge
- $25,000 to The Red Road, Franklin: General operating support
- $5,760 to Legacy Mission Village, 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.
George R Johnson Family Foundation
- $130,000 to The Caring Place, Cleveland: Program support
- $75,000 to Holston Home for Children, Greeneville: Program support
- $20,000 to Casa Corridor of East Tennessee, Athens: Advocate training program
How to apply: Applications are to be submitted in the form of a letter of not more than two pages describing the project for which the grant is sought. If the project meets foundation guidelines, additional information may be requested.
Restrictions: Grants will be awarded to charitable organizations primarily in the following locations: tennessee - bradley, hamilton, loudon, marion, mcminn, meigs, monroe, polk, rhea & sequatchie counties. Georgia - catoosa, dade, murray, walker &...
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Streets Ministries, Memphis: General - operating
- $20,000 to Apple Seeds Inc, Germantown: General - operating
- $20,000 to Vance Avenue Youth Development Center, 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.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to My Bag My Story, Brentwood: Human services
- $5,000 to Safespace, Sevierville: Human services
- $5,000 to Ivas Place, Lenoir City: 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
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Dream Center of Jackson, Jackson: Community program services
- $10,000 to Henry County Casa, Paris: Youth program
- $10,000 to Care Center of Jackson, Jackson: Homeless shelter for women & children
How to apply: Undeveloped at this time.
Jane L Pettway Foundation
- $10,800 to Safespace Inc, Sevierville: Emer.&support service for
- $9,000 to Knoxville Family Justice Center, Knoxville: Knoxville family justice
- $9,000 to Haven House Inc, Alcoa: Haven house domestic
How to apply: Application form provided by the foundation and is available upon request.
Deadlines: March 31 for funding in the current fiscal year.
Restrictions: Details are in the grant information, policy and procedure document which is available upon request.
Athens Federal Foundation
- $10,000 to Grace & Mercy Ministries, Athens: Funds to purchase food and supplies for feeding food insecure individuals at the cooke...
- $8,000 to Mcminn County Senior Citizens Inc, Athens: Funding for the lunch with friends program, and funding for senior advocate to assist...
- $6,000 to Casa Monroe Inc, Madisonville: Recruitment, screening and training of volunteer advocates for the monroe county area
How to apply: No special form; format outlined in grant application policy
Deadlines: June 1 of each year
Restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)(3) public charities in the communities served by (former) athens federal community bank.
Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation
- $500,200 to Youth Villages Inc, Memphis: Support for the memphis allies program
- $75,000 to Center for Transforming Communities, Memphis: Support for development staff
- $37,500 to One Family Memphis, Memphis: General operating support
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.
Robert L & Kathrina H Maclellan Founda Foundation
- $150,000 to Northside Neighborhood House, Chattanooga: For outreach to the indigent.
- $75,000 to Purpose Point Community Resource Center Inc, Chattanooga: For general operating support.
- $75,000 to La Paz De Dios, Chattanooga: For general operating support.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online at www.maclellan.net where instructions are provided.
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust
- $60,000 to The Dennis Price Jr Foundation, Memphis: 2023 grant request
- $35,000 to Service Over Self, Memphis: Benefit children
- $15,000 to Streets Ministries Inc, 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
The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc
- $25,000 to Calvary Rescue Mission, Memphis: Program support
- $22,500 to Neighborhood Christian Centers Inc, Memphis: Program support
- $10,000 to Orphanos Foundation, Cordova: Program support
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
T & T Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Mid Cumberland Human Resource Agency, Nashville: Meals on wheels program 12 counties and pet food
- $10,000 to Friends Life Community, Nashville: General funds
- $3,500 to Crossroads Campus, Nashville: Transforming the lives of people and animals.
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.
The Knapp Foundation
- $7,000 to Ave Maria Home, Bartlett: General/operating
- $5,000 to Brinkley Heights Ministries, Memphis: General/operating
- $5,000 to Calvary Rescue Mission, Memphis: General/operating
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
Lawson Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Bip Knoxville, Knoxville: General support
- $5,000 to Positively Living, Knoxville: General support
- $5,000 to Angelic Ministries International, 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
The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd
- $5,000 to Rehab 23, Mt Juliet: Support first responders in wilson county, tn
- $5,000 to Wilson Rides Inc, Lebanon: Providing low cost rides for seniors and others who cannot drive
- $5,000 to Wilson County Community Help Center, Lebanon: Assist needy families in wilson county
How to apply: Written or oral application with proof of 501(c)(3) status
Restrictions: No formal limitations, but may not be approved if outside wilson county, tn
Mccauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn
- $118,131 to Shower Up, Spring Hill: Truck and trailer
- $50,337 to The Mary Parrish Center, Nashville: Kitchen appliances, security windows
- $45,000 to Catholic Comfort Care Homes, Nashville: Downpayment on house
How to apply: Written application with breakdown of request
Restrictions: Only award to 501(c)3 organizations
Benwood Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Purpose Point Community Resource Center, Chattanooga: Expansion of early learning
- $1,500 to Kingdom Partners, Chattanooga: Learning trip to charlotte, nc
- $1,000 to Orange Grove Center, Chattanooga: General operating support
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.
Tucker Foundation
- $70,000 to Trousdale School, Cleveland: Scholarship fund request
- $60,000 to The Caring Place, Cleveland: The care center
- $15,000 to Northside Neighborhood House, Chattanooga: General support - expanding community schools in hamilton county
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.
Dugas Family Foundation Ii Inc
- $50,000 to The Crossroads Campus, Nashville: Capital support for phase ii of expansion project over 5 years
- $25,000 to Friends Life Community, Nashville: Advocacy through the arts
- $20,000 to Mother To Mother, Nashville: Mother to mother project: wheels of good fortune
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.
Kharis Foundation
- $25,000 to The Mary Parrish Center, Nashville: To further charitable activities
- $25,000 to Tuckers House, Spring Hill: To further charitable activities
- $20,000 to Edgehill Neighborhood Partnership, Nashville: To further charitable activities
How to apply: Detailed information about the application process is available upon request.
Deadlines: January 15 through the last business day of september at 3:00 p.m. For the current calendar year.
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to churches and to nonprofit organizations that provide services to the underprivileged and vulnerable populations. An applicant organization must be exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the...
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