Foundations that fund organizations in Newport, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newport nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $37K to Newport organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newport around $1,500. 3 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newport
- $37K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in TN
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newport organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William B Stokely Jr Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Community; Community ministry |
| George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Civic, food pantry |
| The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc | Mount Kisco, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Preserve and exhibit world-class displays of America's milt… |
| Wallace Foundation | Morristown, TN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Donation |
| Great West Casualty Company Foundation | South Sioux City, NE | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Yes | Charitable Donation |
| The Baker Family Foundation C/O Martin R Abroms | Florence, AL | 1 | $603 | $603 | Preselected only | Benevolent donation |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Newport, Tennessee?
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation, George W & Ruth R Baxter Foundation Inc, The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc, Wallace Foundation, Great West Casualty Company Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Newport 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 Newport. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.