Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in Tennessee
34 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $20.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 34 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 civil rights & social justice funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $1.8M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $1.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $1.3M | 12 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Community Foundation of Middle | Tennessee | $1.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | New Schools Fund | California | $650K | 3 | 2023 |
| 6 | Christian Community Foundation of | Tennessee | $590K | 6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Moore Impact Inc | Colorado | $510K | 3 | 2023 |
| 8 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $280K | 2 | 2020 |
| 9 | Lee Initiative Inc | Kentucky | $241K | 14 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 34 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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