Faith-Based Grant Funders in Tennessee
46 foundations with a documented faith-based focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $21.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 46 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 faith-based funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elgin Foundation | Tennessee | $10.5M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $4.0M | 5 | 2023 |
| 3 | John R Lindahl Foundation | Tennessee | $1.8M | 84 | 2025 |
| 4 | William H Frist Family Foundation | Tennessee | $1.2M | 22 | 2024 |
| 5 | Redbird Foundation | Tennessee | $1.1M | 2 | 2020 |
| 6 | The Community Foundation of Middle | Tennessee | $649K | 10 | 2024 |
| 7 | Jewish Foundation of Memphis | Tennessee | $597K | 2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Covenant Health | Tennessee | $385K | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $350K | 4 | 2023 |
| 10 | Woman's Missionary Union Foundation | Alabama | $246K | 12 | 2024 |
| 11 | Garney B Scott Jr Family Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $191K | 8 | 2024 |
| 12 | Ua Hj Stagmaier-john Stagmaier Mem Trust | Tennessee | $145K | 4 | 2025 |
| 13 | St Nicholas Foundation Inc | California | $95K | 4 | 2022 |
| 14 | Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan | Tennessee | $70K | 4 | 2020 |
| 15 | Shining Light Charitable Trust | California | $66K | 14 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest faith-based funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 46 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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