Funders / Tennessee

Foundations that fund K-12 schools in Tennessee

229 foundations have made 6,165 grants to K-12 schools in Tennessee, with a median grant of $7,093. At least 82 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

229

Funders

6,165

Grants

$7,093

Median grant

369

Organizations in category

  1. 50CAN Inc — 22 grants to 22 organizations, median $187,645, largest $2,659,027. That is 82% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund — 27 grants to 8 organizations, median $100,000, largest $3,175,000. That is 39% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  3. City Fund — 15 grants to 8 organizations, median $135,000, largest $1,400,000. That is 35% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. New Schools Fund — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $215,000, largest $750,000. That is 37% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Tulsa Community Foundation — 26 grants to 14 organizations, median $10,000, largest $1,662,058. That is 16% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc — 201 grants to 14 organizations, median $8,400, largest $389,249. That is 8% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. City Leadership — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,370, largest $24,611. That is 44% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. The Bessemer Giving Fund — 13 grants to 6 organizations, median $7,000, largest $1,486,000. That is 21% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $25,000, largest $135,000. That is 18% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  10. The Antonio V Glassberg Educational Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,500, largest $90,000. That is 39% of its Tennessee giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications, usually due May 1.

The 10 funders most focused on K-12 schools in Tennessee, out of 229 on record.

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