Foundations that fund organizations in Selmer, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Selmer nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $22K to Selmer organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Selmer around $1,500. 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 Selmer
- $22K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in TN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Selmer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 South Offroad Inc | Selmer, TN | 3 | $12K | $4,000 | Yes | Cancer Support |
| Feeding the Future Inc | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | tornado relief |
| Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Education |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| The Middlemas Family Foundation Inc | Amelia Island, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Selmer, Tennessee?
45 South Offroad Inc, Feeding the Future Inc, Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation, The Middlemas Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Selmer 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 Selmer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.