Top foundations funding theaters in Tennessee
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $4.4M to 26 theaters in Tennessee in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 5 | $806k | $16k | Accepts |
| 2 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 4 | $2.2M | $267k | Accepts |
| 3 | The Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 4 | $500k | $75k | Accepts |
| 4 | East Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN · last grant 2024 | 4 | $70k | $13k | Accepts |
| 5 | Haslam Family Foundation Inc Knoxville, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $104k | $52k | Invitation only |
| 6 | The Sims Family Charitable Trust 44-5001145 Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $83k | $42k | Invitation only |
| 7 | Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $70k | $35k | Accepts |
| 8 | Adams Arthur & Alice Foundation Saint Louis, MO · last grant 2023 | 2 | $60k | $30k | Accepts |
| 9 | Mary GK Fox Foundation 15-5006007 Knoxville, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $30k | $15k | Accepts |
| 10 | Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation Germantown, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $20k | $10k | Invitation only |
| 11 | Publix Super Markets Charities Inc Lakeland, FL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $15k | $3.8k | Accepts |
| 12 | Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $12k | $3k | Invitation only |
| 13 | The Clayton Family Foundation Knoxville, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $7.5k | $3.8k | Accepts |
| 14 | Gibson Gives Foundation DBA Gibson Gives Nashville, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $5.5k | $2.7k | Accepts |
| 15 | Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation Memphis, TN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $3k | $1.5k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Hattiloo Theatre · Memphis · 2024 · from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
$270,752
Tennessee Shakespeare Company · Cordova · 2024 · from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
$263,048
Theatre Memphis · Memphis · 2024 · from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
$103,428
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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