Foundations that fund organizations in Carthage, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carthage nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $27K to Carthage organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carthage around $2,599. 4 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carthage
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,599
- Based in TN
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carthage organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlett Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Tuition |
| The Roros Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Support for ongoing operations |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $2,599 | $2,599 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Carthage, Tennessee?
Scarlett Family Foundation, The Roros Foundation, Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives, Verizon Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Carthage 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 Carthage. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.