Tennessee Private Foundations & Charitable Funders

Our directory lists 454 private foundations based in Tennessee, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. The most common giving areas are Human Services, Education, Religion, Health. Most give by invitation only rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Explore profiles to see each funder's giving history and whether it accepts unsolicited applications.

Health12

Health

Established

Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHealthArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $233.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $11.5M

Funds in TN · DC · GA +2

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Health

Emerging

The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation

Tennessee

Health

Assets: $17.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.5M

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Orren W Hyman JR Irr Tua FBO O W SR and J J Hyman Fdn

Tennessee

Health

Assets: $4.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $208.6K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Jordan Family Foundation

Tennessee

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $2.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $5K

Funds in MD · TN

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

East Tennessee Cardiovascularresearch Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $92K

Funds in TN · IA · TX

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Health

Emerging

Urologic Cancer Foundation

Tennessee

Human ServicesInternational & Foreign AffairsEducation

Assets: $1.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $172.4K

Funds in TN · MD · UT

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Wca Charitable Foundation Tr

Tennessee

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $107.5K

Funds in TN · AL · KY +4

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

The Memphis Medical Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Assets: $737.1K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Tennessee Medical Association Impaired Physician Loan Fund Inc

Tennessee

Human ServicesMutual & Membership BenefitPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $523.8K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Hoof & Harness Experiential Learning Inc

Tennessee

Assets: $391.4K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

American Seniors Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Assets: $293.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $19K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Envision Healthcare Charitable Fund

Tennessee

Assets: $119.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.3M

Funds in NJ · FL · AZ +12

Invitation only

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All Health

Education12

Education

Established

Joe C Davis Foundation

Tennessee

Public & Societal BenefitEducationPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $151.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $8.2M

Funds in TN · GA · MA

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Education

Established

Niswonger Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $32.8M
Giving / yr: —

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Education

Emerging

Sffc Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Education

Assets: $8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $798.2K

Funds in TN · CA · GA +12

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Lumos Foundation

Tennessee

Human ServicesEducationHuman Services

Assets: $5.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $104.9K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Adams Family Foundation I

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesReligionHealth

Assets: $4.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $335K

Funds in TN

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Education

Emerging

Continuing the Good Foundation

Tennessee

Public & Societal BenefitEducationPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $3.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $363.5K

Funds in TN · MO · TX

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

M A@rikard Charitable Trust

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesEducationArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $2.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $357K

Funds in AL · TN · HI +9

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Education

Emerging

Caritas Foundation

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesPublic & Societal BenefitReligion

Assets: $2.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $147K

Funds in TN · TX · NY

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Betsy Ross Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Human ServicesEducationHuman Services

Assets: $2.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $83K

Funds in TN · KY · GA +1

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Education

Emerging

Daily Family Foundation

Tennessee

Public & Societal BenefitEducationPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $2.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $74.5K

Funds in TN · MT

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Day Family Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Assets: $2.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $100K

Funds in TN

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Education

Emerging

West Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $2.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $158K

Funds in FL · TN

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All Education

Human Services12

Human Services

Emerging

The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation

Tennessee

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $11.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $710K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

James W Carell Charitable Trust

Tennessee

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $9.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.1M

Funds in TN · CT · NC +2

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Human Services

Emerging

Lillian L Colby Charitable Foundation

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman ServicesArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $8.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $400K

Funds in TN

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Human Services

Emerging

Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust

Tennessee

ReligionHealthEducation

Assets: $5.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $243.9K

Funds in GA · TN · MA +5

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Human Services

Emerging

Bobby R Mannery Foundation Tr

Tennessee

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $4.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $382K

Funds in TN · IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Esme Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $3.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $190K

Funds in TN · AR · OH +1

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Bruce Family Foundation

Tennessee

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion

Assets: $3.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $231.6K

Funds in TN · GA · TX

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Roger B & Evelyn W Paddison Charitable Foundation

Tennessee

Environment & AnimalsHuman ServicesEnvironment & Animals

Assets: $3.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $173K

Funds in TN · MO · DC +1

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Human Services

Emerging

The Houghland Foundation

Tennessee

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $2.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $321K

Funds in TN · AL · FL +4

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation

Tennessee

Human Services

Assets: $1.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $206.7K

Funds in TN · NC · CA +5

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Jack and Vicki Tyler Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Inc

Tennessee

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $1.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $75.7K

Funds in FL · NY · TX

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Willayne E Towe Foundation

Tennessee

Human Services

Assets: $1.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $107.5K

Funds in TN · FL · KY

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All Human Services

Arts, Culture & Humanities12

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Peabody Place Museum Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $7.7M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

The Foundation for Cultural Enrichment

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $5.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $253.4K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc

Tennessee

Assets: $4.7M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Sam H Werner Military Museum

Tennessee

Assets: $3.4M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

The Loretta Lynn Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Lodge Cast Iron Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $1.2M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Princess Theater Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $1.1M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Coppock-hole Tr 1035004902

Tennessee

EducationHuman Services

Assets: $911.4K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $65K

Funds in OH

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Gibson Gives

Tennessee

EducationArts, Culture & HumanitiesEducation

Assets: $626.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.5M

Funds in TN · CA · NY +12

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Rural Plains Charitable Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $228.6K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Mcconnell Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $198.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $20K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

June Friedlob Kate Friedlob June Friedlob Heller Foundation

Tennessee

ReligionArts, Culture & HumanitiesReligion

Assets: $171.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $11.5K

Funds in IL

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All Arts, Culture & Humanities

Environment & Animals10

Environment & Animals

Established

Abahac Inc

Tennessee

Public & Societal BenefitEnvironment & AnimalsPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $36.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $607.7K

Funds in AL · TN · CO +1

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Horatio B & Willie J Buntin Foundation

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesReligionEducation

Assets: $4.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $270.9K

Funds in TN · FL · CA +3

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Well Being Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $2.6M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Barbara J Mapp Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $2.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $157.2K

Funds in TN · CO · MI +1

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Williams Family Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $1.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $34.9K

Funds in TN · NC · CA +1

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

The Pattee Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesEnvironment & AnimalsArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $725K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $338.5K

Funds in NY · CA · DC +2

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Denise & Michael Riebe Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Human ServicesEnvironment & AnimalsHuman Services

Assets: $685.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $24.8K

Funds in TN · FL · DC

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Initiative for a Better Society

Tennessee

ReligionEnvironment & AnimalsReligion

Assets: $202K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $3K

Funds in FL · NY · CA +3

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Dolan Gardens Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $169.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $35K

Funds in TN · NC

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Willa B Farms and Rescue

Tennessee

Assets: $86.2K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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All Environment & Animals

Public & Societal Benefit7

Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Julia Carell Stadler Foundation Tr

Tennessee

ReligionEnvironment & Animals

Assets: $3.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $216K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $769.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $9.1K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Kelley Robertson Foundation

Tennessee

Human ServicesEducationArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $329.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $45.6K

Funds in TN · NY · MA +1

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Grindstaff Family Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $326K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $250K

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

W H & Edgar Magness Community House & Library Trust

Tennessee

Assets: $145.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $8K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Evins Foundation

Tennessee

Environment & AnimalsHuman Services

Assets: $111.7K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $5K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

45 South Offroad

Tennessee

Assets: $52K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $12K

Funds in TN

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All Public & Societal Benefit

International & Foreign Affairs2

International & Foreign Affairs

Emerging

Anchor 39 Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $18.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $164.3K

Funds in IL · NC · NJ +1

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International & Foreign Affairs

Emerging

Fgc Childrens Foundation

Tennessee

Assets: $3.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $105.5K

Funds in LA · RI · WA

Invitation only

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All International & Foreign Affairs

Religion12

Religion

Emerging

Belz Foundation

Tennessee

HealthEducationInternational & Foreign Affairs

Assets: $24M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $4M

Funds in TN · NY · DC +12

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

R Brad Martin Family Foundation

Tennessee

Human ServicesReligionHuman Services

Assets: $13.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.6M

Funds in TN · FL · NC +11

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Elizabeth and Eric Ward Family Foundation

Tennessee

Human ServicesReligionHuman Services

Assets: $12.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $662.5K

Funds in TN · FL · IA +1

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Rucker-donnell Foundation

Tennessee

International & Foreign AffairsReligionInternational & Foreign Affairs

Assets: $12.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $494.1K

Funds in TN · CA · GA +4

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Religion

Emerging

Sharpe Family Foundation Inc

Tennessee

Human ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $11.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $469.7K

Funds in TN · CO · GA +1

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Lida Belle Gambill Memorial Tr

Tennessee

Public & Societal BenefitReligionPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $4.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $220K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Carmer Charitable Tr

Tennessee

Religion

Assets: $3.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $219.7K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Becky and Jerry Mooney Family Christian Foundation

Tennessee

EducationReligionEducation

Assets: $3.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $105K

Funds in FL · AR · GA +1

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Herbert Shainberg Foundation

Tennessee

Human ServicesReligionHuman Services

Assets: $3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.2M

Funds in TN · DC · NC

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

The Sims Family Charitable Trust

Tennessee

EducationReligionEducation

Assets: $2.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $289K

Funds in TN · AL · CA +1

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Jstlwf

Tennessee

EducationReligionEducation

Assets: $2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $502.8K

Funds in TN · CA · KY +3

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Jack D Gallaher Charitable Tr

Tennessee

Religion

Assets: $1.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $74.5K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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All Religion

Mutual & Membership Benefit1

Mutual & Membership Benefit

Emerging

Mid South Sociological Association

Tennessee

Assets: $78.5K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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All Mutual & Membership Benefit

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Our directory lists 454 private foundations based in Tennessee, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings.

The most common giving areas among Tennessee foundations are Human Services, Education, Religion, Health. Filter by cause to find funders aligned with your mission.

🏥 Health12

Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc

The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation

Orren W Hyman JR Irr Tua FBO O W SR and J J Hyman Fdn

Jordan Family Foundation

East Tennessee Cardiovascularresearch Foundation

Urologic Cancer Foundation

Wca Charitable Foundation Tr

The Memphis Medical Foundation Inc

Tennessee Medical Association Impaired Physician Loan Fund Inc

Hoof & Harness Experiential Learning Inc

American Seniors Foundation Inc

Envision Healthcare Charitable Fund

🎓 Education12

Joe C Davis Foundation

Niswonger Foundation

Sffc Foundation Inc

Lumos Foundation

Adams Family Foundation I

Continuing the Good Foundation

M A@rikard Charitable Trust

Caritas Foundation

Betsy Ross Foundation Inc

Daily Family Foundation

Day Family Foundation Inc

West Foundation

🤝 Human Services12

The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation

James W Carell Charitable Trust

Lillian L Colby Charitable Foundation

Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust

Bobby R Mannery Foundation Tr

Esme Foundation

Bruce Family Foundation

Roger B & Evelyn W Paddison Charitable Foundation

The Houghland Foundation

The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation

Jack and Vicki Tyler Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Inc

Willayne E Towe Foundation

🎨 Arts, Culture & Humanities12

Peabody Place Museum Foundation

The Foundation for Cultural Enrichment

Gulf & Ohio Railways Museum Inc

Sam H Werner Military Museum

The Loretta Lynn Foundation Inc

Lodge Cast Iron Foundation

Princess Theater Foundation

Coppock-hole Tr 1035004902

Gibson Gives

Rural Plains Charitable Foundation

Mcconnell Foundation Inc

June Friedlob Kate Friedlob June Friedlob Heller Foundation

🌿 Environment & Animals10

Abahac Inc

Horatio B & Willie J Buntin Foundation

Well Being Foundation

Barbara J Mapp Foundation

Williams Family Foundation

The Pattee Foundation Inc

Denise & Michael Riebe Foundation Inc

Initiative for a Better Society

Dolan Gardens Foundation

Willa B Farms and Rescue

🏛️ Public & Societal Benefit7

Julia Carell Stadler Foundation Tr

Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation

Kelley Robertson Foundation

Grindstaff Family Foundation

W H & Edgar Magness Community House & Library Trust

Evins Foundation

45 South Offroad

🌍 International & Foreign Affairs2

Anchor 39 Foundation

Fgc Childrens Foundation

⛪ Religion12

Belz Foundation

R Brad Martin Family Foundation

Elizabeth and Eric Ward Family Foundation

Rucker-donnell Foundation

Sharpe Family Foundation Inc

Health12

Education12

Human Services12

Arts, Culture & Humanities12

Environment & Animals10

Public & Societal Benefit7

International & Foreign Affairs2

Religion12

Mutual & Membership Benefit1

FAQFrequently Asked Questions