Foundations that fund organizations in Lavergne, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lavergne nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $65K to Lavergne organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lavergne around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lavergne
- $65K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lavergne organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust | Nashville, TN | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. |
| Dettwiller Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| C&b Hearn Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity |
| The Scott Foundation | Monroe, LA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Civic |
| Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Education |
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 Lavergne, Tennessee?
The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust, Dettwiller Foundation, C&b Hearn Foundation Inc, The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family Foundation, The Scott Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Lavergne 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 Lavergne. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.