Foundations that fund organizations in Spring City, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Spring City nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $58K to Spring City organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Spring City around $7,979. 1 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Spring City
- $58K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $7,979
- Based in TN
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Spring City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl L Vaughn Foundation Inc | Chattanooga, TN | 2 | $45K | $22K | Yes | Operating expenses |
| William a Burton Charitable Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $7,979 | $7,979 | Preselected only | General operating |
| La-Z-Boy Foundation | Monroe, MI | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | Public benefit; Humanties |
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 Spring City, Tennessee?
Cheryl L Vaughn Foundation Inc, William a Burton Charitable Trust, La-Z-Boy Foundation reported grants to Spring City 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 Spring City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.