Foundations that fund organizations in Dickson, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dickson nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $672K to Dickson organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dickson around $8,862. 9 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dickson
- $672K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $8,862
- Based in TN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dickson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Governor frank g. clement railroad hotel museum endowment c… |
| Goodlark Educational Foundation | Dickson, TN | 6 | $216K | $8,862 | Yes | Music scholarships; School supplies - needy families; Education scholarships in the five c |
| The Jackson Foundation Inc | Dickson, TN | 6 | $60K | $10K | Preselected only | To further exempt purpose |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Operational funding request |
| Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Dettwiller Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Ghh Charitable Foundation | Glasgow, KY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Operating suport |
| Devine-Majors Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose |
| Arendsee Family Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation | Westfield, OH | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Floor Covering Education Foundation Inc | Dalton, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships of $625 each paid to 8 individuals |
| D'Addario Foundation Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 1 | $2,364 | $2,364 | Yes | To support growth and appreciation of music |
| Bauchiero Family Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| The Lanward Foundation | El Paso, TX | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | General support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Drs Subhi & Maysoon Ali Foundation Inc | Waverly, TN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Gift |
| Martha W Banker Charitable Trust | Nashville, TN | 1 | — | Preselected only | General operating expense to further charitable purpose |
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 Dickson, Tennessee?
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc, Goodlark Educational Foundation, The Jackson Foundation Inc, Hca Healthcare Foundation, Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn and 13 others reported grants to Dickson 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 Dickson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.