Foundations that fund organizations in New Tazewell, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New Tazewell nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $9,500 to New Tazewell organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New Tazewell around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to New Tazewell
- $9,500
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in TN
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New Tazewell organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La-Z-Boy Foundation | Monroe, MI | 3 | $7,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Public benefit; Education-libraries |
| Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation | Vidor, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Tn college of applied technology |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 New Tazewell, Tennessee?
La-Z-Boy Foundation, Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to New Tazewell 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 New Tazewell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.