Highland Charitable Foundation

TC Energy Foundation

Houston, TX

The TC Energy Foundation supported charities in safety, education, the environment, and resilient communities, but it ceased grantmaking after distributing its assets in 2023. Its 2023 grants totaled $1.29 million across seven recipients, with no typical grant size established; it states that it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lois E and R Duke Miller Family

Nantahala Health Foundation

Franklin, NC

Nantahala Health Foundation funds health and well-being initiatives, with a current emphasis on youth and young adults as well as support for food security and disaster recovery. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $100,000, with a median of $12,500, and its service area is Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina.

Great Smokies Health Foundation

Sylva, NC

Great Smokies Health Foundation funds health, wellness, prevention, and related community programs through grants to eligible nonprofits and government agencies. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,174 to $100,000, with a median of $7,500, for work in Jackson, Swain, Graham, and Macon counties, North Carolina. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy

Nashville, TN

The Tennessee Chapter of Children’s Advocacy funds and supports child advocacy centers serving abused and at-risk children and their families across Tennessee. In 2025, it made 28 grants ranging from $8,876 to $457,111, with a median grant of about $101,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Evergreen Foundation

Waynesville, NC

Evergreen Foundation funds nonprofits providing behavioral health, substance use, and intellectual or developmental disability services, including prevention, treatment, support, and provider-network development. It serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties in western North Carolina; awards are usually $5,000–$30,000, though larger grants are considered. It accepts applications through a competitive process quarterly.

Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy

Columbus, OH

Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy funds children’s advocacy centers and related organizations supporting children affected by abuse, including services, hiring, and training. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,625 to $62,564, with a median of $34,401, and went mainly to Ohio organizations; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation for Western Iowa

Council Bluffs, IA

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa funds charitable projects in areas such as human services, youth, education, arts and culture, community improvement, and disaster relief, primarily in western and southwest Iowa. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, while specific programs offer $500–$5,000 in Pottawattamie County and $500–$2,500 for mental health and substance-use initiatives in a nine-county area. The profile describes application processes but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Goad Family Foundation

Nashville, TN

The Goad Family Foundation supports a range of charitable services, including veteran and first-responder programs, disaster relief, food and shelter, health-related lodging, housing, and education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500; 80% of grant dollars went to Tennessee, with others going to organizations in several other states. It makes grants only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Nashville Predators Foundation

Nashville, TN

The Nashville Predators Foundation supports specific projects and one-time programs addressing educational, social, health, and cultural needs, with a focus on youth and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Its annual Helper Grants are typically $500–$10,000; reported awards across all grantmaking had a median of $9,750. The profile describes an annual Helper Grant application process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Early Learning Coalition of

Shalimar, FL

The Early Learning Coalition of supports early education and child care in Florida, including assistance for at-risk and low-income families, voluntary pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and services for early childhood providers. Its information does not specify typical grant amounts or an application process, and does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Timken Foundation of Canton

Canton, OH

The Timken Foundation of Canton makes capital grants for charitable and educational projects, including arts, higher education, housing, social services, and community facilities; most 2025 funding went to Ohio, with awards also reaching other states and India. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,026 to $2.5 million, with a median of $65,000. It accepts submissions without a required form or deadline; contact Robert R. Timken and include proof of 501(c)(3) status.