Funders / Tennessee
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Tennessee
192 foundations have made 3,547 grants to museums and historical organizations in Tennessee, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 77 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
192
Funders
3,547
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
473
Organizations in category
TCH Ruth McBride Polk — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $6,381, largest $11,661. That is 40% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc — 18 grants to 2 organizations, median $80,673, largest $300,000. That is 24% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $25,000, largest $50,000. That is 25% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Chazen Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $5,000. That is 24% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Les Paul Foundation — 3 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $25,000. That is 30% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Artsbuild — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $83,000, largest $260,123. That is 15% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville — 15 grants to 7 organizations, median $15,000, largest $71,250. That is 13% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc — 2 grants to 2 organizations, median $130,000, largest $350,000. That is 25% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Lamp Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $3,650, largest $6,050. That is 12% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Humanities Tennessee — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $8,785, largest $15,000. That is 11% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Tennessee, out of 192 on record.
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