Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
6,967 foundations that gave to recipients in Tennessee, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in TN | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frist Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | Nashville, TN | $32.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fisher Koch Family Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Donor Advised Charitable Fund | New York, NY | $24M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Poplar Foundation Largest grant: Christian Community Foundation | Memphis, TN | $23.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pyramid Peak Foundation Largest grant: Community Fdn of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | $22.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| First Horizon Foundation | Memphis, TN | $18.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dettwiller Foundation Largest grant: Tpac | Nashville, TN | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation Largest grant: The University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | $13.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jr Hyde III Family Foundation Largest grant: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | Memphis, TN | $12.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| American Educational Assistance Foundation Largest grant: International Scholarship & Tuition Services | Nashville, TN | $11.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc | Memphis, TN | $11.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Day Foundation Largest grant: Youth Villages | Memphis, TN | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland Foundation Largest grant: Discovery Park of America | Union City, TN | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert a and Susan C Wilson Foundation Largest grant: Bob and Susan Wilson Foundation | Memphis, TN | $10.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Town Branch Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $10.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc Largest grant: Lakeshore Park Conservancy | Knoxville, TN | $10.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Boyd Foundation Largest grant: University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | $9.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Arkansas Community Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $9.15M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nmi Foundation Largest grant: Girls Preparatory School | Chattanooga, TN | $9.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | $8.65M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Scarlett Family Foundation Largest grant: Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | $8.58M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $8.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Living Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Philanthropic Impact Foundation | Franklin, TN | $8.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Haslam Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | $7.94M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Benwood Foundation Inc Largest grant: Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise | Chattanooga, TN | $7.65M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation Largest grant: Ducks Unlimited Inc | Western Springs, IL | $7.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation Largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund - Yourcause | Nashville, TN | $7.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Boyce and Gail Dooley Family Foundation Largest grant: David and Coreen Dooley Charitable Fund | Atlanta, GA | $6.76M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lyndhurst Foundation Inc Largest grant: CHA Charitable Benefit Corporation | Chattanooga, TN | $6.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kim a Morton Private Foundation | Kingwood, TX | $6.57M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kresge Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for Detroits Future | Troy, MI | $6.23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joe C Davis Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Nashville, TN | $6.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Gary W Rollins Foundation Largest grant: University of Chattanooga Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $5.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bill Gatton Foundation Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Bristol, TN | $5.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Formanek Foundation Largest grant: Youth Villages | Memphis, TN | $5.46M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation Largest grant: University of Tennessee Foundation | Florence, AL | $5.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Maclellan Foundation Inc Largest grant: International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge) | Chattanooga, TN | $5.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Crews Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Memphis Foundation | Germantown, TN | $5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | $5M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Booth Foundation Inc Largest grant: Outreach Foundation of First Presby | Stuart, FL | $4.94M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Clayton Homes Foundation Largest grant: Family Promise | Maryville, TN | $4.85M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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