Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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
- $105,000 to Friends of Warner Parks, Nashville: Capital & program support
- $20,000 to Backfield in Motion, Nashville: Program support
- $15,000 to Greenways for Nashville, 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,...
Dugas Family Foundation Ii Inc
- $30,000 to Friends of Warner Parks, Nashville: Warner parks nature discovery
- $22,000 to Friends of Franklin Parks, Franklin: Ellie g's dream world
- $20,000 to Nashville Dolphins, Nashville: 2024- 2025 future dolphins 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.
Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation
- $172,700 to Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, Memphis: General operating support
- $159,550 to Overton Park Conservancy, 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.
Benwood Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga Inc, Chattanooga: National park city celebration
- $10,000 to Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga Inc, Chattanooga: Chattanooga 2024 new years' eve celebration
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.
The Danner Foundation
- $40,000 to Hub Youth Cycling Incorporated, Pegram: General Purposes
- $10,000 to Greenways for Nashville, 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.
T & T Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Friends of Franklin Parks, Franklin: Harlindale museum (pride's genius)
- $5,000 to Backfield in Motion, Nashville: Academic remediation for disadvantaged students
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.
Tennessee Health Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Legacy Parks Foundation, Knoxville: 2024 bosse match
- $2,000 to Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, Memphis: 2024 anderson match
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 Haslam 3 Foundation Inc
- $6,300,598 to Lakeshore Park Conservancy, Knoxville: Manage and preserve lakeshore park
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
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Friends of Warner Parks, Nashville: Capital fund support - new building
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.
Robert L & Kathrina H Maclellan Founda Foundation
- $100,000 to Chattanooga Fc Foundation, Chattanooga: For holistic community outreach and development.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online at www.maclellan.net where instructions are provided.
The Creek Bed Foundation
- $25,000 to Tenngreen Land Conservancy, Nashville: Operating expenses/conservation
How to apply: No specific form is required. Information must include a brief description and history of the 501(c)3 organization; details regarding the project for which the funding is being requested; an itemized list of projected expenses; a copy of the 501(c)3 organization's exemption...
Deadlines: There is no submission deadline. Grants are issued throughout the year upon submission of applicatio
Restrictions: There are no restrictions for eligibility based on geography, organization's purpose/use, etc. The foundation has funded a wide range of activities from wildlife and nature preservation to the arts.
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Friends of Warner Parks, Nashville: General operating support - cal turner iv discretionary funds
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.
Carolyn Smith Foundation
- $25,000 to Nashville Dolphins, Nashville: Swim lessons for disabled children
How to apply: Formal request from applicants
Deadlines: None specific
Restrictions: Restricted to total assets
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
- $17,000 to Friends of Warner Parks, 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...
Robinson Foundation
- $12,000 to Camp Conquest, Millington: 8 x 8 shed canoe rack, old town discovery sport, 12 old town paddles, life jackets, adult...
How to apply: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Deadlines: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Restrictions: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Paddison Charitable Foundation
- $12,000 to Friends of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Kodak: 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
Thomas D and Patsy K Hosman Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Camp Nakanawa, Crossville: Support summer camp to educate girls and young women through outdoor expereinces.
How to apply: Name of organization, exempt purpose, proof of 501(c) status
Barry Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Galilee Bible Camp, Lafollete: 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.
The Prentiss Foundation
- $10,000 to Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, Memphis: Charitable
How to apply: No particular form
Ahb Foundation Inc C/O Steiner & Ellis Pllc
- $10,000 to Knox Youth Sports Inc, Knoxville: Knox youth sports organizes and operates baseball, softball, basketball, flag football,...
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.
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation
- $6,200 to Freedom in Faith Outdoors, Union City: Provide Ministry for Outdoor Activities to Vets, First Responders
How to apply: Written application including needs or reason for solicitations
Deadlines: Reasonable lead time
Restrictions: Obion County TN
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Sparc, 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.
Tennessee Titans Foundation
- $5,138 to Backfield in Motion, 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.
The Hohenberg Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Overton Park Conservancy, Memphis: General Operating Support
How to apply: At this time, contributions and grants are made only to public charitable organizations as described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1), (2) and (3).
Pk Seidman Charitable Trust
- $5,000 to Camp Conquest, Millington: General/operating
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
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