Foundations that fund organizations in Etowah, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Etowah nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $48K to Etowah organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Etowah around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Etowah
- $48K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Etowah organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Federal Foundation | Athens, TN | 5 | $41K | $7,500 | Yes | Support for development of the adult nonfiction collection; Assisting with food costs for program participants; Purchase of rope rigging rescue equipment |
| Paul P Tell Foundation Inc | Akron, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Religious |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Willsonthropic Inc | Athens, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General 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 Etowah, Tennessee?
Athens Federal Foundation, Paul P Tell Foundation Inc, Verizon Foundation, Willsonthropic Inc reported grants to Etowah 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 Etowah. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.