Foundations that fund organizations in Barlett, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Barlett nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $31K to Barlett organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Barlett around $5,000. 0 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Barlett
- $31K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TN
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Barlett organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Murphy Foundation | El Dorado, AR | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Operations |
| Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust | Dewitt, AR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Leerink Family Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Fabenco Founding Fathers Fdn | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Fund charitable activity |
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 Barlett, Tennessee?
The Murphy Foundation, Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust, Leerink Family Foundation Inc, Fabenco Founding Fathers Fdn reported grants to Barlett 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 Barlett. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.