Foundations that fund organizations in Bluff City, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bluff City nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $23K to Bluff City organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bluff City around $1,500. 3 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bluff City
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in TN
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bluff City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom and Kathy Shannon Family Foundation Inc | Lutz, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | We are tennessee's oldest continuing methodist congregation… |
| The Master's Table Inc | Bristol, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr | Murfreesboro, AR | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Religious |
| Knoxville Tva Emp Cu Foundation for Education | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Simply smart grant |
| Nextdoor Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines |
| The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat | Blountville, TN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Operations |
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 Bluff City, Tennessee?
Tom and Kathy Shannon Family Foundation Inc, The Master's Table Inc, John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr, Knoxville Tva Emp Cu Foundation for Education, Nextdoor Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Bluff City 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 Bluff City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.