Foundations that fund organizations in Hixon, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hixon nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $32K to Hixon organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hixon around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hixon
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TN
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hixon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton and Clara Ward Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Operating fund |
| The Daniel Ashley and Irene Houston Jewell Memorial Foundation | Chickamauga, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Clampett Sara Elizabeth Tr Ima | Detroit, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Support of daily operations |
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 Hixon, Tennessee?
Clifton and Clara Ward Foundation, The Daniel Ashley and Irene Houston Jewell Memorial Foundation, Clampett Sara Elizabeth Tr Ima reported grants to Hixon 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 Hixon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.