Foundations that fund organizations in Maynardville, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Maynardville nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $11K to Maynardville organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Maynardville around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Maynardville
- $11K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in TN
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Maynardville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane L Pettway Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 | Yes | Reading rainbow |
| Lincoln Foundation | Windermere, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| Oak Ridge Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Classroom materials/equipment |
| Addo Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Education support |
| Hereturns | Winchester, KY | 1 | — | Yes | Equipment for religious publishing |
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 Maynardville, Tennessee?
Jane L Pettway Foundation, Lincoln Foundation, Oak Ridge Foundation, Addo Foundation Inc, Hereturns reported grants to Maynardville 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 Maynardville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.