Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Tennessee
264 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $185.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 264 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country Music Association Inc | Tennessee | $14.1M | 12 | 2025 |
| 2 | Christian Community Foundation of | Tennessee | $10.6M | 37 | 2025 |
| 3 | Frist Art Museum Foundation | Tennessee | $10.5M | 5 | 2024 |
| 4 | Haslam Family Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $10.3M | 66 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Frist Foundation | Tennessee | $10.0M | 14 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Dixon Gallery & Gardens Endowment | Tennessee | $8.7M | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Community Foundation of Middle | Tennessee | $8.0M | 383 | 2024 |
| 8 | Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $5.9M | 20 | 2024 |
| 9 | Tennessee Performing Arts Foundation | Tennessee | $5.8M | 7 | 2025 |
| 10 | Arts & Culture Alliance | Tennessee | $5.6M | 236 | 2025 |
| 11 | Formanek Foundation | Tennessee | $3.3M | 12 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland | Tennessee | $3.3M | 16 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 264 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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