Foundations that fund organizations in Newbern, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newbern nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $65K to Newbern organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newbern around $20K. 1 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newbern
- $65K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in TN
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newbern organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine R Shibley Education Trust | Dyersburg, TN | 1 | $43K | $43K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Lre Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
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 Newbern, Tennessee?
Christine R Shibley Education Trust, The Lre Foundation, Baird Foundation Inc reported grants to Newbern 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 Newbern. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.