Foundations that fund organizations in Thompson Station, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Thompson Station nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $14K to Thompson Station organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Thompson Station around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Thompson Station
- $14K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in TN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Thompson Station organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup of Water Inc | Mentone, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Anderson Family Foundation | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Community outreach |
| James W Carell Charitable Trust Co Cumberland Trust Company | Nashville, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Animal rescue |
| Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Education |
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 Thompson Station, Tennessee?
Cup of Water Inc, Anderson Family Foundation, James W Carell Charitable Trust Co Cumberland Trust Company, Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation reported grants to Thompson Station 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 Thompson Station. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.