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Top foundations funding education funds in Tennessee
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $59.4M to 46 education funds 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 | $14.1M | $50k | Accepts |
| 2 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 7 | $668k | $10k | Accepts |
| 3 | Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ · last grant 2024 | 7 | $9.2k | $500 | Invitation only |
| 4 | Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 6 | $627k | $42k | Accepts |
| 5 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN · last grant 2024 | 5 | $161k | $5k | Accepts |
| 6 | Baird Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $3.8k | $1.1k | Invitation only |
| 7 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $1.6M | $68k | Accepts |
| 8 | Benwood Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $353k | $150k | Accepts |
| 9 | Joe C Davis Foundation Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $268k | $5k | Accepts |
| 10 | Scarlett Family Foundation Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $235k | $75k | Accepts |
| 11 | The New York Community Trust New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 3 | $130k | $40k | Accepts |
| 12 | Regions Foundation Birmingham, AL · last grant 2024 | 3 | $72k | $20k | Invitation only |
| 13 | United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $41k | $10k | Accepts |
| 14 | Tennessee Health Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $34k | $10k | Accepts |
| 15 | Shell USA Company Foundation Houston, TX · last grant 2024 | 3 | $27k | $3k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
West High School Athletic Council Inc · Knoxville · 2024 · from The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation
$500,000
Love One International · Brentwood · 2024 · from The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation
$400,000
The University of Tennessee Foundat Ion Inc · Knoxville · 2024 · from Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
$394,600
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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