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Who funds civil rights, social action and advocacy in Tennessee: 54 foundations, $3.4 million in grants

54 private foundations paid 100 grants totaling $3,425,107 to civil rights, social action and advocacy nonprofits in Tennessee, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust, with $657,500 in 8 grants.

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Cause
Civil rights, social action and advocacy
Recipients in
Tennessee
Foundations
54
Grants
100
Total granted
$3,425,107

Foundations that funded civil rights, social action and advocacy in Tennessee

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustNashville, TN8$657,500$190,000Civic TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI2$425,000$275,000The Equity AllianceProject grant will provide continued support to the equity alliance to improve civic engagement.apps.irs.gov
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedWinstonsalem, NC2$350,000$325,000Civic TNGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Catena FoundationCarbondale, CO1$250,000$250,000Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionCommunity engagementapps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncWashington, DC2$235,000$135,000National Black Tech Ecosystem AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Jr Hyde III Family FoundationMemphis, TN1$225,200$225,200New Memphis InstituteStart-up support for the give back memphis program and general operationsapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$175,000$175,000Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionPromise of an Equitable Futureapps.irs.gov
Wallace H Coulter TrustSebastian, FL1$100,700$100,700Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD2$94,500$54,500Think TennesseeProvide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Better Place FoundationBirmingham, AL1$64,000$64,000Gideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenSocial assistanceapps.irs.gov
Skyline FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$60,000$60,000Equity AllianceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Carolyn Smith FoundationHendersonville, TN3$52,500$40,000One Generation AwayDistribute healthy foods to neededapps.irs.gov
Crews Family FoundationGermantown, TN1$50,000$50,000New Memphis InstituteGeneral - operatingapps.irs.gov
Hca Healthcare FoundationNashville, TN2$50,000$25,000Mosaic InstituteOperational funding requestapps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000The Equity AllianceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY1$50,000$50,000Casa for Kids IncAdvocacy for children and youthapps.irs.gov
Joe C Davis FoundationNashville, TN1$45,000$45,000Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionOperating supportapps.irs.gov
The Skadden FoundationWhite Plains, NY1$44,405$44,405Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionPayment for fellowsapps.irs.gov
Omidyar Network Fund IncRedwood City, CA1$40,000$40,000National Black Tech Ecosystem AssociationGeneral Operatingapps.irs.gov
Reynolds Family FoundationNashville, TN1$35,000$35,000Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
The Massie Family FoundationRocklin, CA1$34,500$34,500One Generation AwayGeneral use and the betterment of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Atticus TrustNashville, TN1$30,000$30,000One Generation AwayTo further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charityapps.irs.gov
Sandra Schatten FoundationNashville, TN1$30,000$30,000Tennessee Freedom Circle Education FundTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundationapps.irs.gov
Nissan FoundationFranklin, TN1$25,000$25,000Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionInternashional night market: celebrating nashvilles diverse immigrant and refugee communitiesapps.irs.gov
Speer Charitable TrustMemphis, TN1$25,000$25,000Birthright of MemphisProgram relatedapps.irs.gov
The Albert Jay Martin Family FoundationCollierville, TN1$25,000$25,000New Memphis InstituteTo support the operations of new memphis instituteapps.irs.gov
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation IncSanta Monica, CA1$25,000$25,000Gideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Memorial Foundation IncMadison, TN1$20,000$20,000Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionTo further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charityapps.irs.gov
Ramsey Family Foundation TrustFranklin, TN1$20,000$20,000One Generation AwayGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Frist FoundationNashville, TN1$20,000$20,000Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionEmergency response - 2023 tornadoesapps.irs.gov
The Schooner FoundationBoston, MA2$20,000$10,000Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Wallace Global Fund IIWashington, DC1$20,000$20,000Civic TNSupport for work to protect and defend democratic systemsapps.irs.gov
Korones Family FoundationMontclair, NJ1$10,325$10,325Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionMission is to build power, amplify our voices, and organize communities to advocate for our rights.apps.irs.gov
The Boedecker FoundationBoulder, CO1$10,000$10,000Equity AllianceProgram Needsapps.irs.gov
Third Horizon FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$10,000$10,000One Generation AwayTo support the organization's work in tennesseeapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA30$6,994$3,021Gideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA1$5,162$5,162Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY3$5,092$4,417Birthright of Memphis IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
New York Life FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000New Memphis InstituteCca generalapps.irs.gov
Tennessee Titans FoundationNashville, TN1$5,000$5,000Everybody VS Racism FoundationOperating budgetapps.irs.gov
The Clementina FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Stowers Machinery Foundation IncKnoxville, TN1$3,250$3,250Voices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Publix Super Markets Charities IncLakeland, FL1$2,500$2,500Court Appointed Special AdvocatesOrganization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street FoundatBlountville, TN1$2,500$2,500Casa for KidsOperationsapps.irs.gov
Amelia the Wind FoundationKingsport, TN1$1,500$1,500Casa for Kids IncSupport of charitable operationsapps.irs.gov
The Joseph Family FoundationNashville, TN1$1,300$1,300Tennessee Equality ProjectGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
WTC FoundationNashville, TN1$1,000$1,000Mulier CareFinancial supportapps.irs.gov
Mick & Melissa Kowitz Family FoundationMaineville, OH1$625$625One Generation AwayProgramsapps.irs.gov
Williams Family Charitable FoundationNashville, TN1$500$500Mulier CareOperating fundapps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$250$250Mid-South Pride Foundation IncFor civic & community engagementapps.irs.gov
The Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation IncChattanooga, TN1$250$250Voices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
William F Ray FoundationSherborn, MA1$250$250Community Mediation CenterUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Williams Family FoundationNashville, TN1$200$200Voices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
The Baler Family FoundationNashville, TN1$104$104Voices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedCivic TNNashville, TNGeneral operating$325,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationThe Equity AllianceNashville, TNProject grant will provide continued support to the equity alliance to improve civic engagement.$275,000apps.irs.gov
Catena FoundationTennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNCommunity engagement$250,000apps.irs.gov
Jr Hyde III Family FoundationNew Memphis InstituteMemphis, TNStart-up support for the give back memphis program and general operations$225,200apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustCivic TNNashville, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$190,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNPromise of an Equitable Future$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$170,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationMosaic InstituteNashville, TNProject support grant to support mosaic's purpose, people, and processes that bring to life the mosaic fellowship-tennessee and the mosaic alumni network programming$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustThe Equity AllianceNashville, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$140,000apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncNational Black Tech Ecosystem AssociationNashville, TNGeneral support$135,000apps.irs.gov
Wallace H Coulter TrustTennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral Support$100,700apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncThe Equity AllianceNashville, TNGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustThink TennesseeNashville, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$65,000apps.irs.gov
Better Place FoundationGideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenNashville, TNSocial assistance$64,000apps.irs.gov
Skyline FoundationEquity AllianceNashville, TNGeneral support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncThink TennesseeNashville, TNProvide general operating support$54,500apps.irs.gov
The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation IncCasa for Kids IncKingsport, TNAdvocacy for children and youth$50,000apps.irs.gov
Crews Family FoundationNew Memphis InstituteMemphis, TNGeneral - operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncThe Equity AllianceNashville, TNGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustTennessee Equality Project FoundationNashville, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$47,000apps.irs.gov
Joe C Davis FoundationTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNOperating support$45,000apps.irs.gov
The Skadden FoundationTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNPayment for fellows$44,405apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncGideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenNashville, TNSupport for Gid University (an initiative of Gideon's Army)$40,000apps.irs.gov
Omidyar Network Fund IncNational Black Tech Ecosystem AssociationNashville, TNGeneral Operating$40,000apps.irs.gov
Carolyn Smith FoundationOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNDistribute healthy foods to needed$40,000apps.irs.gov
Reynolds Family FoundationTennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral funds$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Massie Family FoundationOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNGeneral use and the betterment of the organization.$34,500apps.irs.gov
Atticus TrustOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNTo further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$30,000apps.irs.gov
Sandra Schatten FoundationTennessee Freedom Circle Education FundNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Speer Charitable TrustBirthright of MemphisMemphis, TNProgram related$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustCasa of Rutherford CountyMurfreesboro, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation IncGideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenNashville, TNGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hca Healthcare FoundationMosaic InstituteNashville, TNOperational funding request$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Albert Jay Martin Family FoundationNew Memphis InstituteMemphis, TNTo support the operations of new memphis institute$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hca Healthcare FoundationOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNOperational funding request$25,000apps.irs.gov
Nissan FoundationTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNInternashional night market: celebrating nashvilles diverse immigrant and refugee communities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wallace Global Fund IICivic TNNashville, TNSupport for work to protect and defend democratic systems$20,000apps.irs.gov
Ramsey Family Foundation TrustOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNGeneral fund$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Frist FoundationTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNEmergency response - 2023 tornadoes$20,000apps.irs.gov
Memorial Foundation IncTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNTo further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustEquity AllianceNashville, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$10,500apps.irs.gov
Korones Family FoundationTennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNMission is to build power, amplify our voices, and organize communities to advocate for our rights.$10,325apps.irs.gov
The Boedecker FoundationEquity AllianceNashville, TNProgram Needs$10,000apps.irs.gov
Third Horizon FoundationOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNTo support the organization's work in tennessee$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital TrustOrganize TennesseeNashville, TNTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Carolyn Smith FoundationSumner County CasaGallatin, TNAdvocates for children$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Schooner FoundationTennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Schooner FoundationThink TennesseeNashville, TNGeneral Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Raikes FoundationTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral operating support$5,162apps.irs.gov
Tennessee Titans FoundationEverybody VS Racism FoundationNashville, TNOperating budget$5,000apps.irs.gov
New York Life FoundationNew Memphis InstituteMemphis, TNCca general$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Clementina FoundationTennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncBirthright of Memphis IncMemphis, TNMatching gifts$4,417apps.irs.gov
Stowers Machinery Foundation IncVoices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral donation$3,250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenNashville, TNGeneral support$3,021apps.irs.gov
The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street FoundatCasa for KidsKingsport, TNOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Publix Super Markets Charities IncCourt Appointed Special AdvocatesNashville, TNOrganization's charitable purpose$2,500apps.irs.gov
Carolyn Smith FoundationSumner County Special Needs CollaborativeCottontown, TNHuman services - disabillities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Amelia the Wind FoundationCasa for Kids IncKingsport, TNSupport of charitable operations$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Joseph Family FoundationTennessee Equality ProjectNashville, TNGeneral operating$1,300apps.irs.gov
WTC FoundationMulier CareNashville, TNFinancial support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTennessee Equality Project FoundationNashville, TNGeneral support$885apps.irs.gov
Mick & Melissa Kowitz Family FoundationOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNPrograms$625apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew Memphis InstituteMemphis, TNMatching gifts$575apps.irs.gov
Williams Family Charitable FoundationMulier CareNashville, TNOperating fund$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOne Generation AwayFranklin, TNGeneral support$358apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBirthright of Memphis IncMemphis, TNGeneral support$310apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSumner County CasaGallatin, TNGeneral support$277apps.irs.gov
William F Ray FoundationCommunity Mediation CenterKnoxville, TNUnrestricted$250apps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationMid-South Pride Foundation IncMemphis, TNFor civic & community engagement$250apps.irs.gov
The Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation IncVoices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral operations$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDesi Physician Moms FoundationNashville, TNGeneral support$235apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral support$224apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMulier CareNashville, TNGeneral support$222apps.irs.gov
Williams Family FoundationVoices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionNashville, TNCharitable support$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationConfidential Care Mobile Ministry IncMillington, TNGeneral support$182apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Equity AllianceNashville, TNGeneral support$165apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationColumbia CaresColumbia, TNGeneral support$117apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of Rutherford County IncMurfreesboro, TNGeneral support$113apps.irs.gov
The Baler Family FoundationVoices for A Safer Tennessee CoalitionNashville, TNGeneral purpose$104apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncBirthright of Memphis IncMemphis, TNVolunteer program$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHoist IncMemphis, TNGeneral support$97apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMusic City SistersNashville, TNGeneral support$92apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAtheist Society of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNGeneral support$83apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of the Tennessee Heartland IncOak Ridge, TNGeneral support$81apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Memphis InstituteMemphis, TNGeneral support$81apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOrganize TennesseeNashville, TNGeneral support$74apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEast Tennessee Equality Council IncKnoxville, TNGeneral support$67apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAppalachian OutreachMaryville, TNGeneral support$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMilliganforallMilligan College, TNGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCommunity Mediation Center IncKnoxville, TNGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa for Kids IncKingsport, TNGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLeague of Women Voters of Tennessee Education FundNashville, TNGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationYou Have the Power Know How To Use It IncNashville, TNGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFranklin Pride TNFranklin, TNGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPride Community Center of the Tri Cities IncJohnson City, TNGeneral support$21apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFocus Center FoundationMemphis, TNGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNabfeme FoundationCordova, TNGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUlster Project of East TennesseeOak Ridge, TNGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.