Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Tennessee
98 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $81.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 98 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 libraries & literacy funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina Partnership for | North Carolina | $19.8M | 3 | 2023 |
| 2 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $14.7M | 784 | 2025 |
| 3 | Nashville Public Library Foundation | Tennessee | $9.0M | 8 | 2025 |
| 4 | Kipp Foundation | California | $8.4M | 5 | 2023 |
| 5 | Pencil Foundation | Tennessee | $8.1M | 2 | 2024 |
| 6 | Mba Wilson Trust | Tennessee | $4.0M | 5 | 2023 |
| 7 | Scarlett Family Foundation | Tennessee | $1.8M | 14 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Junior League of Nashville Inc | Tennessee | $1.7M | 23 | 2025 |
| 9 | Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation | Tennessee | $1.2M | 14 | 2024 |
| 10 | Nashville Public Education Foundation | Tennessee | $934K | 6 | 2019 |
| 11 | The Community Foundation of Middle | Tennessee | $930K | 68 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Washington | $800K | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Fleetwood Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $726K | 2 | 2022 |
| 14 | Hamilton County Schools Foundation | Tennessee | $610K | 2 | 2022 |
| 15 | Tennessee Health Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $600K | 2 | 2022 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 98 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.
Rank these funders for my nonprofit →