Foundations that fund organizations in Erwin, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Erwin nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $1.1M to Erwin organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Erwin around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Erwin
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TN
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Erwin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ayers Foundation Trust | Parsons, TN | 2 | $1.1M | $529K | Yes | General/operating |
| Macdonald Family Foundation C/O San Pasqual Fiduciary Trust | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | 2024 hurricane relief grant |
| Brandt-Burns Family Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Hedrick Family Foundation | Salisbury, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable use |
| The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Savannah, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Disaster relief |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Dunkin Brands Disaster Relief Fund | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Disaster relief |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
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 Erwin, Tennessee?
The Ayers Foundation Trust, Macdonald Family Foundation C/O San Pasqual Fiduciary Trust, Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc, The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund, Brandt-Burns Family Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Erwin 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 Erwin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.