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Tennessee public foundations

There are 320 grantmaking public charity foundations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean public foundations employ 1,450 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of public foundations in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
320
 
$1,089,286,119
Community foundations
 
73
 
$624,808,297
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Public foundations by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
120
 
$363,108,220
Memphis
 
61
 
$417,806,781
Knoxville
 
32
 
$32,898,467
Chattanooga
 
29
 
$260,345,785
Cleveland, TN
 
11
 
$7,362,233
Clarksville
 
8
 
$234,100
Johnson City
 
6
 
$559,998
Jackson, TN
 
6
 
$1,100
Morristown
 
5
 
$0
Kingsport
 
4
 
$2,946,319
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Job trends for Tennessee public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
83
1-10
 
21
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
96
$250k to $1M
 
33
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of public foundations in Tennessee

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Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings good people and good causes together to help ensure both the excellent stewardship of donor funds and the wise investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee we serve.
Revenue
$239.9m
Assets
$832.0m
Employees
58
EIN
62-1471789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)

East Tennessee Foundation's mission is to build charitable resources to make communities stronger and lives better through thoughtful giving.
Revenue
$27.7m
Assets
$282.5m
Employees
25
EIN
62-0807696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is a grantmaking foundation that administers more than 900 charitable funds. Founded in 1969, the foundation is among the 50 largest of more than 600 community foundations in the United States.
Revenue
$171.4m
Assets
$953.1m
Employees
20
EIN
58-1723645
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Generosity Trust

The Generosity Trust empowers Christian Giving through training churches, tuition for seminary student and tools to re-engage Christians with the joy of generosity.
Revenue
$53.6m
Assets
$136.1m
Employees
10
EIN
62-1536731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christian Community Foundation of Memphis

Christian foundation that serves donors in the Mid-South by recommending grants to various secular, educational, and Christian charitable organizations.
Revenue
$112.2m
Assets
$218.6m
Employees
4
EIN
62-1752885
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga (CFGC)

The mission of the foundation is to encourage giving and inspire action to improve lives in the Chattanooga area.
Revenue
$48.0m
Assets
$245.3m
Employees
19
EIN
62-6045999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memorial Health Partners Foundation

To own and operate physician clinics and engage in activities designed to promote the healthcare needs of the community, including the provision of health services by physicians.
Revenue
$135.4m
Assets
$76.2m
Employees
350
EIN
03-0417049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Journey Health Foundation

Dedicated to the belief that no one should reach the end of life alone, afraid or in pain, and that people of all ages have the right to appropriate end-of-life care regardless of disease or ability to pay.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$122.5m
Employees
7
EIN
58-1426458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation

Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation's purpose is helping achieve and maintain the highest level of care in the Mid-South from birth to end-of-life care.
Revenue
$47.5m
Assets
$737.2m
Employees
11
EIN
58-1544781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gary Sinise Foundation

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, they serve their nation by honoring their defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.
Revenue
$81.4m
Assets
$85.6m
Employees
68
EIN
80-0587086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camellia Foundation

Camellia Foundation provides medical services & education to underserved communities globally through physician training programs & operating clinics in Memphis, TN.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
101
EIN
31-1692697
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vitalogy Foundation

Pearl Jam's non-profit supporting community health, the environment, arts and education, and social change through grant awards.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
2
EIN
20-1030462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

The Chattanooga Chamber Foundation drives economic growth, supports member businesses, fosters leadership development, and enhances community opportunities through tailored programs and initiatives.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
64
EIN
23-7032834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Stern Cardiovascular Foundation

Stern provides quality medical healthcare services to all patients regardless of race, socioeconomic status, and location through geographically dispersed clinics.
Revenue
$61.3m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
595
EIN
27-4396698
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gilliland Family Fund

See statement othe primary exempt purpose of the organization is to assist the community foundation of greater memphis, Inc. In carrying out its charitable mission.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1695430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memorial Health Care System Foundation

The Memorial Health Care System Foundation raises funds and awareness for the Memorial Health Care System to extend its mission further into the community. Jennifer Nicely runs the foundation, which is located in Chattanooga, TN.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
0
EIN
62-1839548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Kingsport

United Way of Greater Kingsport mobilizes community action to improve lives by promoting education, health, financial stability, and youth success.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
8
EIN
62-0481461
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of the Ocoee Region

United Way of the Ocoee Region improves lives by addressing community needs, facilitating collaboration, and providing resources for housing, education, and healthcare access.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$32.3m
Employees
17
EIN
62-0548418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County

Connects philanthropic resources with local needs, building endowments and facilitating charitable giving to improve quality of life in Cleveland and Bradley County.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
3
EIN
26-2101084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Slingshot Memphis

Slingshot Memphis revolutionizes poverty-fighting by measuring effectiveness, identifying opportunities and investing directly in high-impact programs.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$551.6k
Employees
22
EIN
81-3772313
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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