Foundations that fund organizations in Adams, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Adams nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $95K to Adams organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Adams around $9,142. 1 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Adams
- $95K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $9,142
- Based in TN
- 14%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Adams organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nicely Ridge Foundation C/O Nicholas Holland | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ckko Foundation C/O Harold F Oberkfell | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Annual fund for operations |
| Brown S & S Fdn | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Adams Methodist Church Under Will of Mamie J | Orlando, FL | 1 | $9,142 | $9,142 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Richard a Sterban & Donna L Sterban Foundation C/O Gary Spicer | Grosse Pointe, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support. |
| H Fort Flowers Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted donation |
| Regal Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $311 | $311 | Yes | Children & family |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Adams, Tennessee?
The Nicely Ridge Foundation C/O Nicholas Holland, Ckko Foundation C/O Harold F Oberkfell, Brown S & S Fdn, Adams Methodist Church Under Will of Mamie J, Richard a Sterban & Donna L Sterban Foundation C/O Gary Spicer and 2 others reported grants to Adams organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Adams. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.