Foundations that fund organizations in Waverly, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waverly nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $68K to Waverly organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waverly around $10K. 3 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 Waverly
- $68K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waverly organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 6 | $37K | $2,045 | Yes | support of the Museum; Care of homeless pets; Support of students |
| The Lord Sees Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Trevecca Towers Inc Dba the Jones Heritage Foundation | Huntingdon, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Wcn is a sent community embodying chris-like transformation… |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Waverly, Tennessee?
Pace Family Foundation, The Lord Sees Foundation, Trevecca Towers Inc Dba the Jones Heritage Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Waverly 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 Waverly. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.