Foundations that fund organizations in Mephis, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mephis nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $32K to Mephis organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mephis around $5,000. 0 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mephis
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TN
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mephis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Blues Camp |
| French Family Charitable Foundation | Farmville, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support of medical care |
| Aaron Lee Davis Memorial Foundation | Exeter, RI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | medical |
| Quota Club of Ruston Inc | Ruston, LA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | support cancer patients and their families |
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 Mephis, Tennessee?
Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation, French Family Charitable Foundation, Aaron Lee Davis Memorial Foundation, Quota Club of Ruston Inc reported grants to Mephis 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 Mephis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.