Foundations that fund organizations in Summertown, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Summertown nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $151K to Summertown organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Summertown around $4,000. 1 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Summertown
- $151K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in TN
- 14%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Summertown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theophilus Foundation Co Martha Jean Weaver | North San Juan, CA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Paul Bechtner Foundation C/O Paul C Weaver | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $65K | $65K | Preselected only | Support cultural exchange |
| Hear the Voices of the People Charitable Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Peace Awareness Foundation Inc | Kilauea, HI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Annual operations |
| Carrier of Hope Foundation | Littleton, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Contribution Provided |
| Christian Home | Lawrenceburg, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| General William Mayer Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | To further organization's outreach & service activities to… |
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 Summertown, Tennessee?
Theophilus Foundation Co Martha Jean Weaver, Paul Bechtner Foundation C/O Paul C Weaver, Hear the Voices of the People Charitable Trust, Peace Awareness Foundation Inc, Carrier of Hope Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Summertown 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 Summertown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.