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 — 229 funders, median grant $7,093
Youth development programs — 180 funders, median grant $10,000
Museums and historical organizations — 178 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 159 funders, median grant $27,847
Performing arts organizations — 155 funders, median grant $10,000
Affordable housing organizations — 127 funders, median grant $11,111
Family services organizations — 119 funders, median grant $10,800
Animal shelters and rescues — 101 funders, median grant $3,500

Funders active across several causes

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc — among the top funders for 5 of these 8 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; affordable housing organizations; family services organizations; animal shelters and rescues.
The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: K-12 schools; community development organizations.
United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: affordable housing organizations; family services organizations.
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations.
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations.
Artsmemphis — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations.
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.
Nashville Predators Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: youth development programs; family services 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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