14 private foundations based in Tennessee whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention churches and faith groups; 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis And Reba Johnson'S Foundation | Franklin | Preselected only | $6,507,770 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Benwood Foundation Inc | Chattanooga | Open to applications | $5,030,320 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Belz Foundation | Memphis | Preselected only | $3,962,257 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| William H Frist Family Foundation | Nashville | Preselected only | $1,298,750 | $12,500 | 2025 |
| Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | Memphis | Preselected only | $1,285,700 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Nissan Foundation | Franklin | Preselected only | $1,255,200 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Trevecca Towers Inc Dba The Jones Heritage Foundation | Huntingdon | Preselected only | $1,210,737 | $10,600 | 2024 |
| Eliz& Claude Robinson Chrty(Pct) 148-3018027 | Knoxville | Preselected only | $395,236 | $26,349 | 2023 |
| Athens Federal Foundation | Athens | Open to applications | $372,222 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Owen Foundation | Cookeville | Preselected only | $365,930 | $6,000 | 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 |
| Ducker Family Foundation | Collierville | Preselected only | $318,757 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd | Lebanon | Open to applications | $199,500 | $5,000 | 2025 |
