Foundations that fund organizations in Burns, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Burns nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $66K to Burns organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Burns around $4,000. 1 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Burns
- $66K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in TN
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Burns organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ghh Charitable Foundation | Glasgow, KY | 2 | $50K | $25K | Preselected only | Animal welfare-oper support; Operating support |
| Bosch Community Fund | Farmington Hills, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Youth development program |
| Conway-Welch Family Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | For conduct of exempt purpose |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $1,000 | $250 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Modera Charitable Foundation | Westwood, NJ | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Burns, Tennessee?
The Ghh Charitable Foundation, Bosch Community Fund, Conway-Welch Family Foundation Inc, Chubb Charitable Foundation, The Pfizer Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Burns 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 Burns. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.