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Who funds public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Tennessee: 41 foundations, $1.3 million in grants
41 private foundations paid 119 grants totaling $1,281,183 to public safety, disaster preparedness and relief nonprofits in Tennessee, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Dettwiller Foundation, with $1,000,000 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief
- Recipients in
- Tennessee
- Foundations
- 41
- Grants
- 119
- Total granted
- $1,281,183
Foundations that funded public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Tennessee
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dettwiller Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Nashville Police & Public Safety Alliance | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Pontikes Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 2 | $81,815 | $80,000 | Tomahawk Charitable Solutions Foundation Inc | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Athens Federal Foundation | Athens, TN | 4 | $34,200 | $12,200 | Englewood Rural Fire Department | Purchase of swift water rescue equipment | apps.irs.gov |
| Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $16,000 | $16,000 | Unity Warriors | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Agape Love Foundation | Cleveland, TN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The 247 Movement | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| George R Johnson Family Foundation | Cleveland, TN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The 247 Movement | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | Madison, TN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Box 55 Association | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Merus Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Walk Bike Nashville | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Shore-Schor Susan Carol Family Trust | Henderson, NV | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Volunteer Firefighter Alliance | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Tyh Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Unity Warriors Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Mark and Anna Ruth Hasten Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Unity Warriors | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| J M Ragen Jr Memorial Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Good Shepherd Center | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 5 | $7,500 | $1,500 | Avoca Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 70 | $7,328 | $1,025 | International Paper Company Employee Relief Fund | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| JC Garrett III Family Foundation | Hendersonville, TN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 100 Club of Sumner County | Support community programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Ahb Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Cherokee Country Club Foundation | To support individuals and charitable organizations in east tennessee by providing educational and financial assistance through the generosity of our donors. | apps.irs.gov |
| Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation | Easton, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | East Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | Charitable operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Walk-Bike Nashville Inc | Program funding request | apps.irs.gov |
| Sharpe Family Foundation Inc | Soddy Daisy, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | The 247 Movement | Program assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc | General - operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $4,550 | $4,550 | Cannon County Rescue Squad Inc | Human services | apps.irs.gov |
| A & B Winstrom Christian Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | In Him Inc | To further programs of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Tennessee Health Foundation Inc | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | Cherokee Country Club Foundation | Bosse 2024 match | apps.irs.gov |
| Crews Family Foundation | Germantown, TN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | United We Stand at the Cross Inc | General - operating | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,422 | $2,422 | Siddaganga Humanitarian Mission | Matching contribution (general operating support) | apps.irs.gov |
| The Harriet & George Blank Bella Foundation Ui DTD 12232008 | New Hope, PA | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Unity Warriors | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dr & MRS John Faber Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,536 | $1,536 | Karns Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Miranifoundationorg Inc | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Seeds & Bridges Inc | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Crittenden Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Walk Bike Nashville | Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Ashland City Firefighters Fund | Hometown heroes donation | apps.irs.gov |
| United Community Bank Foundation | Greenville, SC | 1 | $750 | $750 | Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department | This is an unrestricted donation. | apps.irs.gov |
| Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Inc | To assist volunteer fire departments across the nation | apps.irs.gov |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Depa Rtment Inc | 500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Moskowitz Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $360 | $360 | Unity Warriors | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Anne Bransford Wallace Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $250 | $250 | 100 Club of Sumner County | For active conduct of exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Ollie Otter Child Safety Foundation | 2025 - in memory of cecil cook | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $117 | $117 | Seeds & Bridges Inc | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Depa Rtment Inc | General exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Coble Fire Department | Health and human services | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $80 | $80 | Unity Warriors Inc | Volunteer program | apps.irs.gov |
| Usg Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25 | $25 | Fairfield Glade Fire Department | Community & Civic | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dettwiller Foundation | Nashville Police & Public Safety Alliance | Nashville, TN | General fund | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pontikes Family Foundation | Tomahawk Charitable Solutions Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc | Unity Warriors | Memphis, TN | Donation | $16,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athens Federal Foundation | Englewood Rural Fire Department | Englewood, TN | Purchase of swift water rescue equipment | $12,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | Box 55 Association | Madison, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athens Federal Foundation | Etowah Rescue Squad | Etowah, TN | Purchase of rope rigging rescue equipment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| George R Johnson Family Foundation | The 247 Movement | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Agape Love Foundation | The 247 Movement | Cleveland, TN | General purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tyh Foundation | Unity Warriors Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shore-Schor Susan Carol Family Trust | Volunteer Firefighter Alliance | White Pine, TN | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Merus Foundation | Walk Bike Nashville | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mark and Anna Ruth Hasten Family Foundation Inc | Unity Warriors | Memphis, TN | General support | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| J M Ragen Jr Memorial Trust | Good Shepherd Center | Madisonville, TN | General operating | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athens Federal Foundation | Monroe Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Madisonville, TN | Purchase of vehicle stabilization struts rescue equipment | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JC Garrett III Family Foundation | 100 Club of Sumner County | Hendersonville, TN | Support community programs | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ahb Foundation Inc | Cherokee Country Club Foundation | Knoxville, TN | To support individuals and charitable organizations in east tennessee by providing educational and financial assistance through the generosity of our donors. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation | East Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | Bristol, TN | Charitable operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athens Federal Foundation | Helping Hands Ministry of McMinn County Inc | Athens, TN | Building materials and subcontracting work for home repair and handicap ramps for low-income homeowners | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc | Memphis, TN | General - operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sharpe Family Foundation Inc | The 247 Movement | Cleveland, TN | Program assistance | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | Walk-Bike Nashville Inc | Nashville, TN | Program funding request | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Cannon County Rescue Squad Inc | Woodbury, TN | Human services | $4,550 | apps.irs.gov |
| A & B Winstrom Christian Family Foundation | In Him Inc | Nashville, TN | To further programs of the organization | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tennessee Health Foundation Inc | Cherokee Country Club Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Bosse 2024 match | $3,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crews Family Foundation | United We Stand at the Cross Inc | Savannah, TN | General - operating | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | Siddaganga Humanitarian Mission | Collierville, TN | Matching contribution (general operating support) | $2,422 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pontikes Family Foundation | Tomahawk Charitable Solutions Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $1,815 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Harriet & George Blank Bella Foundation Ui DTD 12232008 | Unity Warriors | Memphis, TN | Charitable contribution | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dr & MRS John Faber Family Foundation | Karns Volunteer Fire Department | Knoxville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,536 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | Avoca Volunteer Fire Department | Bluff City, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | Crossroads Fire Department Inc | Whitwell, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | Friends of the White Pine Fire Depa Rtment Inc | White Pine, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | Newmansvile Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Chuckey, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department | Collegedale, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Miranifoundationorg Inc | Seeds & Bridges Inc | Knoxville, TN | Donation | $1,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | International Paper Company Employee Relief Fund | Memphis, TN | General support | $1,025 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crittenden Foundation | Walk Bike Nashville | Nashville, TN | Operating | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Community Bank Foundation | Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department | Gallatin, TN | This is an unrestricted donation. | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Ashland City Firefighters Fund | Ashland City, TN | Hometown heroes donation | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Highland Volunteer Fire Dept | Portland, TN | Hometown heroes donation | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Depa Rtment Inc | Loudon, TN | 500 | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc | Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Inc | White Pine, TN | To assist volunteer fire departments across the nation | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | National Association To Protect Children-Education Fund Inc | Knoxville, TN | General support | $450 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Tomahawk Charitable Solutions Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | General support | $401 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Moskowitz Family Foundation | Unity Warriors | Memphis, TN | General fund | $360 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Coffee County Rescue Squad Inc | Manchester, TN | General support | $330 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hope Restored | Franklin, TN | General support | $329 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Box 55 Association | Madison, TN | General support | $313 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Coble Fire Department Inc | Centerville, TN | General support | $302 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Avoca Volunteer Fire Department | Bluff City, TN | General support | $293 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anne Bransford Wallace Foundation | 100 Club of Sumner County | Hendersonville, TN | For active conduct of exempt purpose | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc | Ollie Otter Child Safety Foundation | Nashville, TN | 2025 - in memory of cecil cook | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | East 52 Volunteer Fire Department | Celina, TN | General support | $226 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Christiana Volunteer Fire Department | Christiana, TN | General support | $221 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department | Rockwood, TN | General support | $211 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Busar Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General support | $203 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Memphis Fire Fighters Association Foundation | Memphis, TN | General support | $169 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Pine Grove Fire District Association | Spring City, TN | General support | $164 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | East Roane County Volunteer Fire Dept | Kingston, TN | General support | $135 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Arrington Volunteer Fire Department | Arrington, TN | General support | $131 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fentress County Volunteer Fire Department | Jamestown, TN | General support | $130 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Christian Emergency Relief Teams International Inc | Crossville, TN | General support | $120 | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Seeds & Bridges Inc | Knoxville, TN | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | $117 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The Jackson County Rescue Squad | Gainesboro, TN | General support | $116 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department | Hartford, TN | General support | $106 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Paris Landing Community Fire Department | Buchanan, TN | General support | $103 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Coble Fire Department | Centerville, TN | Health and human services | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Depa Rtment Inc | Loudon, TN | General exempt purpose | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | East Hickman Volunteer Fire Department | Bon Aqua, TN | General support | $99 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bold Springs-Poplar Grove Volunteer Fire Association | MC Ewen, TN | General support | $90 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cannon County Rescue Squad | Woodbury, TN | General support | $89 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Williamson Fire and Emergency Services Inc | Thompsons Station, TN | General support | $89 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Usar Foundation | Somerville, TN | General support | $84 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Loudon County Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad | Lenoir City, TN | General support | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Unity Warriors Inc | Memphis, TN | Volunteer program | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Jonesborough Paws in Blue | Jonesborough, TN | General support | $76 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fairfield Glade Fire Department | Crossville, TN | General support | $71 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kinsley Lynch Foundation | Clarksville, TN | General support | $65 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Beverley Humble Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | General support | $57 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Scott County Emergency and Rescue Squad | Oneida, TN | General support | $57 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Pittman Center Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Gatlinburg, TN | General support | $56 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Etowah Rescue Squad Inc | Etowah, TN | General support | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Friends of the White Pine Fire Depa Rtment Inc | White Pine, TN | General support | $49 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Good Shepherd Center | Madisonville, TN | General support | $46 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | White House Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc | White House, TN | General support | $44 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Middle East Tennessee Emergency Radio Service Inc | Knoxville, TN | General support | $41 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | TN Safety Spotters Inc | Memphis, TN | General support | $37 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Orions Angels | Chattanooga, TN | General support | $33 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Ollie Otter Child Safety Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $32 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Anderson County Fire Chief Association | Clinton, TN | General support | $31 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Campbell County Rural Fire Services Inc | La Follette, TN | General support | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | East Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Bristol, TN | General support | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Englewood Rural Fire Department | Englewood, TN | General support | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hamilton Co Special Tactics and Rescue Service | Harrison, TN | General support | $29 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Our Fallen Heroes Foundation | Bartlett, TN | General support | $28 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department | Pleasant View, TN | General support | $26 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Chestnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department | Dandridge, TN | General support | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Usg Foundation Inc | Fairfield Glade Fire Department | Fairfield Glade, TN | Community & Civic | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department | Sharps Chapel, TN | General support | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Rutledge, TN | General support | $24 | apps.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.