Youth Development Grant Funders in Tennessee
212 foundations with a documented youth development focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $110.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 212 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 youth development funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $9.7M | 348 | 2025 |
| 2 | Christian Community Foundation of | Tennessee | $6.9M | 49 | 2025 |
| 3 | Bridges Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $6.4M | 7 | 2025 |
| 4 | United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Tennessee | $5.3M | 27 | 2023 |
| 5 | Haslam Family Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $4.5M | 22 | 2020 |
| 6 | The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc | Tennessee | $3.4M | 129 | 2024 |
| 7 | Boy Scouts of America Chickasaw Council | Tennessee | $3.1M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Catholic Charities of Tennessee Inc | Tennessee | $2.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Robert L & Kathrina H Maclellan Founda | Tennessee | $2.5M | 58 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Community Foundation of Middle | Tennessee | $2.2M | 209 | 2024 |
| 11 | Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan | Tennessee | $1.7M | 58 | 2024 |
| 12 | Big Brothersbig Sisters of Middle | Tennessee | $1.5M | 10 | 2025 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest youth development funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 212 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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