Foundations that fund organizations in Centerville, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Centerville nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $172K to Centerville organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Centerville around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Centerville
- $172K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Centerville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing the Good Foundation | Franklin, TN | 6 | $166K | $12K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Sowell Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further exempt purpose |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $800 | $150 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious; Health and human services; Environment |
| Nicholson Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity |
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 Centerville, Tennessee?
Continuing the Good Foundation, Sowell Family Foundation, Baird Foundation Inc, Nicholson Foundation Inc reported grants to Centerville 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 Centerville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.