Funders / Tennessee
Foundations that fund community development organizations in Tennessee
159 foundations have made 3,096 grants to community development organizations in Tennessee, with a median grant of $27,847. At least 61 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
159
Funders
3,096
Grants
$27,847
Median grant
629
Organizations in category
Community Lift Corp — 20 grants to 8 organizations, median $15,840, largest $360,000. That is 25% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $29,202, largest $9,873,401. That is 50% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc — 50 grants to 21 organizations, median $67,500, largest $4,503,568. That is 3% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Lyndhurst Foundation Inc — 16 grants to 4 organizations, median $97,500, largest $415,000. That is 6% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Sep 30.
Jr Hyde III Family Foundation — 9 grants to 6 organizations, median $150,000, largest $750,000. That is 5% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Dec 1.
The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc — 44 grants to 9 organizations, median $15,750, largest $500,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc — 24 grants to 9 organizations, median $52,550, largest $470,000. That is 2% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Benwood Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $105,000, largest $220,000. That is 5% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Carolyn Smith Foundation — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $5,000, largest $15,000. That is 3% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $100,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 4% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The 10 funders most focused on community development organizations in Tennessee, out of 159 on record.
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