Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Tennessee

Foundation funding in Tennessee across 8 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

K-12 schools — 247 funders, median grant $8,370
Museums and historical organizations — 192 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 183 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 166 funders, median grant $26,798
Performing arts organizations — 162 funders, median grant $10,000
Affordable housing organizations — 137 funders, median grant $11,111
Family services organizations — 131 funders, median grant $10,000
Animal shelters and rescues — 103 funders, median grant $3,500

Funders active across several causes

Community Lift Corp — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations.
Artsbuild — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations.
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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