Foundations that fund organizations in Covington, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Covington nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $503K to Covington organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Covington around $2,000. 3 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 Covington
- $503K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in TN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Covington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $476K | $121K | Yes | General & Unrestricted; Next Level Club Kids: Five Steps to Transformation Program; Brighton high school band scholars fund |
| Mueller Brass Foundation | Collierville, TN | 9 | $16K | $2,000 | Preselected only | charitable donation |
| Dorothy Snider Foundation Tuwc 60-3000466 | Memphis, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Monthly hopital meals |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educ. general |
| 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 Covington, Tennessee?
Robinson Foundation, Mueller Brass Foundation, Dorothy Snider Foundation Tuwc 60-3000466, New York Life Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Covington 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 Covington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.