Foundations that fund organizations in Evensville, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Evensville nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $14K to Evensville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Evensville around $1,000. 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 Evensville
- $14K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in TN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Evensville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La-Z-Boy Foundation | Monroe, MI | 4 | $12K | $3,000 | Yes | Public benefit; Education-libraries; Education-libraies |
| Tennessee Titans Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Operating budget |
| Oak Ridge Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Classroom materials/equipment |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | 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 Evensville, Tennessee?
La-Z-Boy Foundation, Tennessee Titans Foundation, Oak Ridge Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Evensville 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 Evensville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.