Foundations that fund organizations in Springfield, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Springfield nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $1.1M to Springfield organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
44 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Springfield around $11K. 7 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Springfield
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 44
- Typical median grant
- $11K
- Based in TN
- 39%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Springfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson County Hospital Trust | Dallas, TX | 7 | $410K | $35K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Brown S & S Fdn | Birmingham, AL | 12 | $250K | $14K | Yes | General operating |
| Deus Spes Mea Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | 1 | $190K | $190K | Preselected only | General use |
| Ad Hoc Foundation Inc | Green Valley, AZ | 1 | $65K | $65K | Preselected only | General support |
| Onstott Family Foundation Inc | Springfield, TN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Donation to religious institution in the furtherance of the… |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | Madison, TN | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity |
| The Jacquelyn D Guthrie Foundation | Springfield, TN | 7 | $23K | $1,500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc | Huntington Beach, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Hereturns | Winchester, KY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Equipment for religious publishing |
| Louis R Draughon Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $14K | $7,000 | Preselected only | General support grant; General operating |
| The Lazzara Family Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Welfare |
| Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc | Indian Shores, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Tr UW H M Pike | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,146 | $5,146 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Dettwiller Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Maurice Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 | Preselected only | General operating budget |
| The Hulme Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $125 | $62 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics; Human services - multipurpose and other |
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 Springfield, Tennessee?
Robertson County Hospital Trust, Brown S & S Fdn, Deus Spes Mea Foundation Inc, Ad Hoc Foundation Inc, Onstott Family Foundation Inc and 13 others reported grants to Springfield 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 Springfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.