Foundations that fund organizations in McKenzie, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for McKenzie nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $161K to McKenzie organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to McKenzie around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to McKenzie
- $161K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to McKenzie organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn | Orlando, FL | 1 | $127K | $127K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Wright Charitable Trust C/O Carroll Bank & Trust | Huntingdon, TN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Shooting Range |
| Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc | Paris, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Family planning center |
| Laura Harpole Charitable Tuw Fbo Cumberl | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $3,331 | $3,331 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Frizzell Foundation | Bristol, TN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General 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 McKenzie, Tennessee?
Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn, Wright Charitable Trust C/O Carroll Bank & Trust, Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc, Laura Harpole Charitable Tuw Fbo Cumberl, Frizzell Foundation reported grants to McKenzie 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 McKenzie. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.