Education Grant Funders in Tennessee
1191 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.4B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1191 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 education funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee | Tennessee | $208.3M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | University of Chattanooga | Tennessee | $51.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 3 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $46.9M | 84 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland | Tennessee | $45.9M | 29 | 2024 |
| 5 | Haslam Family Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $45.3M | 144 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | New York | $33.5M | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | Christian Community Foundation of | Tennessee | $31.5M | 145 | 2025 |
| 8 | Auxiliary Services Foundation | Tennessee | $26.3M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | Charter Fund Inc | Colorado | $25.6M | 118 | 2024 |
| 10 | Memphis Education Fund Inc | Tennessee | $24.8M | 81 | 2024 |
| 11 | Chc Creating Healthier Communities | Virginia | $21.7M | 10 | 2021 |
| 12 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $21.5M | 29 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest education funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1191 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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