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Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy foundations in Tennessee

17 grantmaking foundations in Tennessee focused on civil rights, social action and advocacy, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $4.3M combined).

Top foundations by giving

  1. Ankerberg Theological Research Institute
    Chattanooga, TN
    $1M (2025)
  2. Christmas Village
    Nashville, TN
    $770K (2024)
  3. Jordan Thomas Foundation Inc
    Chattanooga, TN
    $500K (2024)
  4. Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project
    Mount Juliet, TN
    $380K (2025)
  5. Retailroi Inc
    Franklin, TN
    $380K (2025)
  6. United Fund of Cumberland County Inc
    Crossville, TN
    $370K (2024)
  7. Community Lift Corp
    Memphis, TN
    $320K (2025)
  8. Kingsport Lifesaving Crew Inc
    Kingsport, TN
    $130K (2025)
  9. Rotary International
    Knoxville, TN
    $98K (2025)
  10. Raf Inc
    Memphis, TN
    $94K (2025)
  11. A Step Ahead Foundation Tri-Cities
    Johnson City, TN
    $63K (2024)
  12. United Way of Hawkins County Inc
    Rogersville, TN
    $61K (2025)
  13. No Greater Joy Ministries Inc
    Pleasantville, TN
    $42K (2025)
  14. National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated
    Nashville, TN
    $32K (2025)
  15. Diocesan Properties Inc
    Nashville, TN
    $19K (2025)
  16. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
    Carthage, TN
    $10K (2025)
  17. Memphis Inner-City Outreach Inc
    Millington, TN
    $5.6K (2025)

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