Foundations that fund youth programs in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to youth 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
- $5,000 to Barefoot Republic Inc, Nashville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Nashville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $3,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, Knoxville: 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
- $35,000 to Real Talk Mentoring Inc, Knoxville: General support
- $15,000 to Southside Boarding Club, Jacksboro: General support
- $15,000 to Girl Talk Inc, Knoxville: Life prep academy
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
Joe C Davis Foundation
- $30,000 to Youth Encouragement Services, Nashville: Program support
- $15,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Nashville: Program support
- $2,500 to 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee Inc, 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,...
Simmons First Foundation Inc
- $10,420 to Knox Robotic League, Farragut: Shape the future of technology
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Knoxville: Yai program - arts education
- $1,000 to Girls Inc of Tennessee Valley, Oak Ridge: Dignity through equity program
How to apply: Written format
Deadlines: Determined by the board
Restrictions: Determined by the board
Tennessee Titans Foundation
- $5,000 to Ooltewah Youth Association, Ooltewah: Operating budget
- $2,632 to Girl Scouts Heart of the South, Memphis: Operating budget
- $2,632 to Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, Knoxville: 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 Kresge Foundation
- $300,000 to Seeding Success, Memphis: Project support grant to convene post-secondary institutions and act as the backbone...
- $150,000 to Knowledge Quest Inc, Memphis: Project support grant to enhance a two-gen approach in south memphis by advancing...
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
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
- $105,000 to Knowledge Quest, Memphis: General - operating
- $10,000 to Memphis Inner City Rugby, 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.
Robinson Foundation
- $50,000 to Boys and Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region, Covington: for 3 Christmas gifts per club member, a new coat for each club member, educational...
- $5,000 to Boys and Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region, Covington: 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
Robert L & Kathrina H Maclellan Founda Foundation
- $50,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga: For education of youth and children.
- $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga: For general operating support.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online at www.maclellan.net where instructions are provided.
The Danner Foundation
- $30,000 to Nashville Urban Debate League, Nashville: General purposes
- $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Middle Tennessee, 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.
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Girls Inc of Chattanooga, Chattanooga: Program support
- $15,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga: General 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.
The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc
- $20,000 to Child Evangelism Fellowship, Memphis: Program support
- $10,000 to Memphis Leadership Foundation, Memphis: Program support
How to apply: Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements
Benwood Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga, Chattanooga: General operating support
- $2,000 to Bridge Builder Collective, Lakewood: Program 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.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Kid Smart, Nashville: Human services
- $5,000 to My Fathers Closet, Mcminnville: 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
Tennessee Health Foundation Inc
- $7,000 to Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, Knoxville: 2024 ryans match
- $2,000 to Team Mentoring Inc, Ooltewah: 2024 partridge 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
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252
- $7,000 to Emerald Youth Foundation, Knoxville: Leadership training for
- $2,000 to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach, Knoxville: Meeting space
How to apply: Grant application form - contact the foundation for a copy
Deadlines: June 30 of current fiscal year
Restrictions: See grant policy - contact the foundation for a copy
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc
- $2,065,000 to Emerald Youth Foundation, Knoxville: Develop christian leaders
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
John & Jane Campbell Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Dream Center, Jackson: Capital Campaign
How to apply: Grant application prescribed in bylaws including history of organization, nature of the request and the proposed use of the funds.
James E Campbell Family Foundation 26-3889180
- $100,000 to Dream Center, Jackson: Capital campaign
How to apply: Grant application prescribed by bylaws including history of organization, nature of the request and the proposed use of the funds.
Hillsdale Fund
- $100,000 to Memphis Inner City Rugby, Memphis: To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.
How to apply: Completed application with a copy of internal revenue service exemption letter
Deadlines: Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall
Truist Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Lantern Network, Brentwood: 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.
Irvin Lansky Foundation
- $50,000 to Memphis Leadership Foundation, Memphis: Ecop workforce
How to apply: Grant requests are submitted on grant application form provided by organization along with copy of requesting grantees irs determination letter and most recent form 990.
Restrictions: The applicants program must be within the mission of the organization and the applicant must comply with the program described in the grant application. All awards must be approved by the directors of the organization within their...
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc
- $45,000 to Kanes Gift Inc, Milan: Adoption fund
How to apply: Undeveloped at this time.
Jc Morris Family Foundation
- $31,000 to Kingswood Home for Children, Bean Station: Assist foster children
How to apply: See https://www.facebook.com/jcmff
Deadlines: See https://www.facebook.com/jcmff
Restrictions: See https://www.facebook.com/jcmff
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $25,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, Memphis: Youth
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
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