These foundations have a track record of funding human services work in Tennessee, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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A.A. Van Elslander Foundation Annual Grant Program (Annual Inquiry Window)
Who can apply: Organizations must be nonprofit entities qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, located within Michigan and benefiting Michigan communities. Grants must serve charitable purposes and public benefit, and organizations may not discriminate based on age, creed, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The foundation generally does not fund capital projects unless initiated by the Foundation, fundraising events or conferences, individuals, K-12 schools, secondary schools or universities, lobbying or political campaigns, religious purposes unless initiated by the Foundation, units of government, or veterans organizations.
Economic developmentQuality education and trainingCommunity development and quality of place+3 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, churches, and government entities may apply for new or expanded projects benefiting Muhlenberg County and addressing its educational, civic, or cultural needs.
General educationBasic human servicesPublic health
Who can apply: Applicants seeking general funding over $25,000 must submit an LOI describing the program, perceived need, goals and methodology, estimated budget, timeline, and contact information. Indirect costs of up to 15% of direct costs are allowed.
Who can apply: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in Tennessee for a minimum of three years with an annual operating budget of at least $300,000. The Foundation does not fund individuals, private foundations, national disease-specific research, political activities, other grantmaking organizations, projects with a limited audience, or individual schools.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving the greater Nashville community are prioritized. Applicants should be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and not private foundations under Section 509(a). The Foundation does not support individuals, private foundations, political activities, advertising, sponsorships, tax-supported institutions, disease-specific organizations, biomedical or clinical research, or projects serving a limited audience. Only one request per organization is considered per calendar year.
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