Funders / Tennessee

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Tennessee

155 foundations have made 3,757 grants to performing arts organizations in Tennessee, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 61 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

155

Funders

3,757

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

420

Organizations in category

  1. Artsmemphis — 55 grants to 21 organizations, median $20,170, largest $153,000. That is 44% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $45,000, largest $350,000. That is 48% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  3. Artsbuild — 22 grants to 7 organizations, median $11,020, largest $239,804. That is 27% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville — 24 grants to 10 organizations, median $25,000, largest $71,250. That is 21% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. South Arts Inc — 11 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $157,500. That is 22% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc DBA Memphis Music Initiative — 8 grants to 8 organizations, median $20,000, largest $40,000. That is 18% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $67,000, largest $71,000. That is 33% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. The Cma Foundation — 9 grants to 4 organizations, median $25,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 16% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc — 432 grants to 36 organizations, median $5,000, largest $2,000,100. That is 3% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $12,875, largest $22,500. That is 15% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Tennessee, out of 155 on record.

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