Top foundations funding economic development organizations in Tennessee
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $4.9M to 19 economic development organizations in Tennessee in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 7 | $1.3M | $73k | Accepts |
| 2 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 5 | $1.2M | $108k | Accepts |
| 3 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 4 | $185k | $50k | Accepts |
| 4 | Surdna Foundation Inc New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 2 | $718k | $140k | Accepts |
| 5 | The Kresge Foundation Troy, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $250k | $125k | Accepts |
| 6 | JR Hyde III Family Foundation Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $210k | $105k | Accepts |
| 7 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $34k | $17k | Accepts |
| 8 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC · last grant 2024 | 1 | $210k | $210k | Accepts |
| 9 | Formanek Foundation Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 1 | $165k | $165k | Accepts |
| 10 | United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 1 | $150k | $150k | Accepts |
| 11 | The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 1 | $125k | $125k | Accepts |
| 12 | Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Huntsville, AL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $70k | $70k | Accepts |
| 13 | Givinga Foundation Inc Wellesley, MA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Accepts |
| 14 | Slingshot Memphis Inc Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 1 | $38k | $19k | Accepts |
| 15 | The New World Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2023 | 1 | $35k | $35k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc · Memphis · 2024 · from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
$267,150
Joffa · Memphis · 2024 · from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
$225,000
Stand Up Nashville Inc · Nashville · 2024 · from Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
$210,500
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data