16 private foundations based in Tennessee whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention arts and culture; 10 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.
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| Foundation | City | Status | Grants paid | Typical grant | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boyd Foundation | Knoxville | Open to applications | $9,414,140 | $48,875 | 2024 |
| Benwood Foundation Inc | Chattanooga | Open to applications | $5,030,320 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Tucker Foundation | Ooltewah | Open to applications | $4,801,432 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Belz Foundation | Memphis | Preselected only | $3,962,257 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis | Open to applications | $3,399,394 | $3,500 | 2024 |
| Laura G Turner Charitable Foundation Inc | Nashville | Open to applications | $2,177,608 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc | Nashville | Open to applications | $2,007,123 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Ahb Foundation Inc C/O Steiner & Ellis Pllc | Knoxville | Open to applications | $1,472,797 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | Memphis | Preselected only | $1,285,700 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Nissan Foundation | Franklin | Preselected only | $1,255,200 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Footprint Foundation Inc | Chattanooga | Preselected only | $1,081,525 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc | Chattanooga | Preselected only | $1,037,433 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 | Knoxville | Open to applications | $972,771 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| T & T Family Foundation | Nashville | Open to applications | $784,500 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Jane L Pettway Foundation | Knoxville | Open to applications | $334,276 | $8,000 | 2024 |
| Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation | Memphis | Preselected only | $333,600 | $2,000 | 2024 |
