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Cause ReligionState Tennessee242 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Tennessee

242 private foundations based in Tennessee with a return in the last two years gave $19.9 million to religion organizations in 515 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 84 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to religion

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is religion.

  1. Living Legacy FoundationFranklin, TN · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $2,862,838 to religion
  2. The N & P FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,946,483 to religion
  3. Bill and Crissy Haslam FoundationKnoxville, TN · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $1,374,000 to religion
  4. Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable FoundationUnion City, TN · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $1,281,428 to religion
  5. The Beth and Preston Ingram Foundation IncFranklin, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $995,085 to religion
  6. Willis and Reba Johnson's FoundationFranklin, TN · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $790,000 to religion
  7. Isaacson FoundationGallatin, TN · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $695,000 to religion
  8. Speer FoundationBrentwood, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $562,000 to religion
  9. The Grace Foundation of Memphis IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $538,000 to religion
  10. The Judith E & Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation IncNashville, TN · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $495,000 to religion
  11. Hugh and Charlotte MacLellan Charitable Charitable TrustChattanooga, TN · tax year 2024 22 grants Preselected only $324,000 to religion
  12. Belz FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $322,900 to religion
  13. Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $320,000 to religion
  14. R Brad Martin Family FoundationChattanooga, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $315,000 to religion
  15. The Melkus Family FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $304,940 to religion
  16. Holloway Foundation IncNashville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $260,000 to religion
  17. TBF2Knoxville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,096 to religion
  18. Agape Love FoundationCleveland, TN · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $226,250 to religion
  19. Scarlett Family FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $220,000 to religion
  20. Christian Education Charitable Trust CoChattanooga, TN · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $210,000 to religion
  21. The Drake FoundationGermantown, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $175,000 to religion
  22. The Kemmons Wilson Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $175,000 to religion
  23. The MacLellan Foundation IncChattanooga, TN · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $156,800 to religion
  24. The Huffaker Family FoundationKnoxville, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to religion
  25. A&T Family Foundation IncMaryville, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $135,000 to religion
  26. Andrea Waitt Carlton Family FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $125,000 to religion
  27. Robert L & Kathrina H MacLellan Founda FoundationChattanooga, TN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to religion
  28. Joe C Davis FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to religion
  29. Davison Bruce FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $116,000 to religion
  30. Herbert Shainberg FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $108,333 to religion
  31. Charles P Wilson Foundation IncParis, TN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $106,000 to religion
  32. Andrew Woodfin Miller FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  33. Hakes-Wiland Christian FoundationParis, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  34. Dettwiller FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $95,000 to religion
  35. JSTLWFAthens, TN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $90,000 to religion
  36. Milanka & Charlie FoundationFranklin, TN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $90,000 to religion
  37. Memorial Foundation IncMadison, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $88,000 to religion
  38. Carolyn Smith FoundationHendersonville, TN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $83,000 to religion
  39. The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustNashville, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $81,500 to religion
  40. Kharis FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to religion
  41. Hca Healthcare FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $76,000 to religion
  42. Ramsey Family Foundation TrustFranklin, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $75,000 to religion
  43. Great Oaks FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to religion
  44. Jesus Calling FoundationBrentwood, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $70,000 to religion
  45. The Master's Table IncBristol, TN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to religion
  46. John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin FNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $55,000 to religion
  47. Washington FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $52,500 to religion
  48. Colquitt FoundationKnoxville, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $52,000 to religion
  49. Housing Affordability TrustNashville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,692 to religion
  50. Trevecca Towers Inc DBA the Jones Heritage FoundationHuntingdon, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,378 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Grace Foundation of Memphis IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $538,000 to religion
  2. Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $320,000 to religion
  3. Agape Love FoundationCleveland, TN · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $226,250 to religion
  4. Scarlett Family FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $220,000 to religion
  5. The Kemmons Wilson Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $175,000 to religion
  6. The MacLellan Foundation IncChattanooga, TN · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $156,800 to religion
  7. Andrea Waitt Carlton Family FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $125,000 to religion
  8. Robert L & Kathrina H MacLellan Founda FoundationChattanooga, TN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to religion
  9. Joe C Davis FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to religion
  10. Davison Bruce FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $116,000 to religion
  11. Charles P Wilson Foundation IncParis, TN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $106,000 to religion
  12. Carolyn Smith FoundationHendersonville, TN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $83,000 to religion
  13. The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustNashville, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $81,500 to religion
  14. Kharis FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to religion
  15. Hca Healthcare FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $76,000 to religion
  16. Housing Affordability TrustNashville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,692 to religion
  17. John Dustin Buckman Charitable TrustMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  18. Ahrens Family FoundationFranklin, TN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  19. Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582Knoxville, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $42,000 to religion
  20. The West End Home FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $41,000 to religion
  21. McCauley-Lindsay Charities of TennNashville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $39,293 to religion
  22. The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund IncNashville, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $34,000 to religion
  23. James Stephen Turner Family Foundation IncNashville, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  24. Ezell Foundation IncNashville, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $27,000 to religion
  25. Graham FoundationKnoxville, TN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $23,000 to religion