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Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc. We award grants annually to nonprofits for a broad array of charitable purposes in areas such as education, the environment, the arts, health, social services, and more. 3833 Cleghorn Ave, Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37215-2519 888-540-5200 or 615-321-4939 615-327-2746 (fax) mail@cfmt.org Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Last year alone, we granted $114.2 million to 1,767 nonprofit organizations. Most of these grants are advised - or directed - by the people and organizations who established funds. Their gifts benefit many areas of community life, including education, human services, arts and culture, and religious organizations. 1900 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 728-4600 Fax: (901) 722-0010 The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Inc. The Foundation created the Open Grants process to encourage, inspire, and improve lives in the community of Greater Chattanooga. 1270 Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 423.265.0586 Fax: 423.265.0587 Email: info2@cfgc.org Plough Foundation Grantmaking efforts of the Plough Foundation reflect the many pressing social and economic issues facing Memphis and Shelby County. For nearly four years, the Foundation has engaged in in-depth research, collaboration and idea-sharing to identify the most pressing issues facing older citizens in Shelby County. 62 North Main Street, Suite 201, Memphis, TN 38103 (t) 901-521-2779 (f) 901-529-4063 mail@plough.org Dollar General Literacy Foundation We believe that every individual deserves an equal opportunity to receive a basic education. Through our funding initiatives, we are committed to helping individuals of all ages receive the educational foundation they need to increase their ability to access post-secondary education opportunities and attain increased employability. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615-855-5208 The Memorial Foundation The Memorial Foundation places special emphasis on assisting nonprofit organizations that focus on: health; youth and children; senior citizens; education; human and social services; community services; and substance abuse programs. 100 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Suite 320 Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 Phone: 615.822.9499 Fax: 615.822.7797 The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc. Our primary areas of focus are:
  • health and human services
  • education and lifelong learning
  • social justice and ethics
  • cultural enrichment and the arts
515 Erin Drive Memphis, TN 38117 901.684.1564 phone 901.684.1997 fax jyoung@assisifoundation.org The Frist Foundation As a private foundation, much of the Foundation's work involves grantmaking. However, the Foundation also takes an active role in initiating special programs to enhance the community in a variety of other ways. 3100 West End Ave., Suite 1200 Nashville, Tennessee 37203-1348 Telephone: (615) 292-3868 Fax: (615) 292-5843 General Email: askfrist@fristfoundation.org J.R. Hyde, Sr. Family Foundation The Foundations’ efforts are focused on three priorities: transforming education, positioning Memphis’ authentic assets, and livable communities. We believe each of these areas is vitally important to creating and sustaining a better Memphis. 17 West Pontotoc Ave., Suite 200 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: (901) 685-3400 Fax: (901) 683-7478 info@hydefoundation.org Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Foundation We’re grateful for our many community partners and donors, as well as our loyal staff, physician partners, nurses, caregivers and volunteer leaders. Together, we share a common hope for the healing of people, families and neighborhoods. 1211 Union Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38104 (901) 516-7000 The HCA Foundation Above all else, HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life.  Caring for patients is only part of what we do at HCA.  As the philanthropic arm of HCA, the mission of The HCA Foundation is to promote health and well being, support childhood and youth development, foster the arts in Middle Tennessee and support employees in need nationally through the HCA Hope Fund. One Park Plaza, Nashville TN 37203 615-344-2390 Corp.Foundationgifts@hcahealthcare.com First Horizon Foundation We invest in a way that engages our employees, responds inclusively to needs and promotes progress and prosperity across Tennessee. Since its inception, our foundation has donated more than $60 million to meet community needs. 165 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 Telephone: 901-523-4357 WBWhite@FirstTennessee.com The Clayton Family Foundation Foundations areas of interest are
  • Youth – Programs that address the challenges of young people
  • Education – Learning encouraged for all ages
  • Arts – Looking for a “domino effect” enhancing the community through Artistic Education
  • Human Services – Meeting needs, improving quality of life
520 W. Summit Hill Drive # 801 Knoxville, TN 37902 Telephone: 865-525-2858 Email: grants@Clayton.org Benwood Foundation, Inc. Each blogger represents a different perspective on issues, from arts and music to technology and education, though sometimes those issues may intersect. 736 Market Street, Suite 1600, Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-267-4311 info@benwood.org Lyndhurst Foundation Lyndhurst grants are distributed primarily at the initiative of the foundation through the cultivation of strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations which have the demonstrated capacity and leadership to engender positive and measurable outcomes within the foundation’s declared areas of interest. 517 East Fifth Street Chattanooga, TN 37403-1826 Telephone: 423-756-0767 Fax: 423-756-0770 Email: bclark@lyndhurstfoundation.org International Paper Company Foundation IP Foundation grants to provide more that $10 million to support hundreds of community based educational, civic and cultural programs that uphold our promise to do the right things, in the right way and for the right reasons. 6400 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38197 Community Requests: 800-236-1996 IPFoundation@ipaper.com Weldon F. Osborne Foundation, Inc. We have a rich history of providing grants to the community, education, and the arts. One Union Square Suite 210, Krystal Building Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: 423.267.0931 Fax: 423.402.8040 wosborne@comcast.ne The PearlPoint Cancer Support PearlPoint Cancer Support provides personalized guidance and compassionate support to complement a patient's medical care, free of charge and regardless of location or treatment facility. 2817 West End Ave. #126-263 Nashville, TN 37203-1453 Phone: (615) 467-1936 Toll-Free: (877) 467-1936 Fax: (615) 467-1940 info@pearlpoint.org Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation Since 2001, we have invested more than $40 million in three strategic focus areas related to youth development:  innovative K-12 education programming, high-impact health and fitness initiatives, and expanded platforms for youth mentoring – all as a means to help prepare every student in Memphis for success in college, career and life. 191 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901.205.TEAM Fax: 901.205.1444 Email: mentor@grizzlies.com East Tennessee Foundation East Tennessee Foundation offers scholarship, grant and loan opportunities to students and nonprofit organizations throughout our 25-county service area. 520 W. Summit Hill Drive Suite 1101 Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 524-1223 Toll-free (877) 524-1223 (865) 637-6039 - fax tholley@etf.org Bright Horizons Foundation for Children The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children brightens the lives of thousands of children and families experiencing homelessness and other crises in our communities every day. By creating  Bright Spaces playrooms in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and other agencies,  the Foundation is committed to bringing the wonder of play to children and families in dire need of hope. 105 Westwood Place, Suite 125 Brentwood, TN 37027 Phone: 615-238-6050 Fax: 615-254-3766 Email: bhfoundation@brighthorizons.com