Sandfort Family Foundation

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.

Dugas Family Foundation II Inc

Nashville, TN

The foundation supports Tennessee nonprofits working in areas such as addiction recovery, food access, health care, housing, disability services, youth and family programs, and parks. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and requires an application form, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

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.

The Danner Foundation

Nashville, TN

The Danner Foundation supports a range of nonprofits, including organizations working in the environment, youth, arts, education, and community services, with most 2024 funding going to Tennessee. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts requests without a required form or deadline; applicants should provide an organizational overview, describe the proposed use of funds, and include an IRS determination letter.

Dettwiller Foundation

Nashville, TN

The Dettwiller Foundation supports Tennessee nonprofits working in religion, health and human services, arts, education, and law enforcement or first-responder initiatives. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $2 million, with a median of $25,000; it says it funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Deborah & C a Craig II

Nashville, TN

Yarbrough Family Foundation

Franklin, TN

The Yarbrough Family Foundation supports preselected 501(c)(3) organizations across varied charitable fields, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Tennessee and some to Florida. Its 29 grants ranged from $20 to $3.589 million, with a median of $2,500. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Big Guy Foundation Inc

Mill Neck, NY

The foundation supports tuition awards for individuals and donations to charitable organizations, including work in education, animal welfare, research, housing, and disability access. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $9,000, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to New York recipients. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants should contact Susan Altamore Carusi for application information.

Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable

Nashville, TN

The foundation funds religious, educational, and other charitable needs, with recent support for youth programs, food assistance, conservation, and housing accessibility. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median of $1,000; nearly all grant dollars went to Tennessee, with a small share going to Kentucky. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Rich Foundation

Nashville, TN

The Rich Foundation primarily funds education, cultural institutions and preservation, parks, and church programs, with 93% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Tennessee. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000; it accepts applications by mail, with a May 31 deadline.

Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist

Nashville, TN

The funder supports a range of causes, including education, community programs, health, faith-based work, and conservation. In 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $325,000, with a median of $2,500; 86% of grant dollars went to Tennessee recipients, with some support elsewhere. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Speer Foundation

Brentwood, TN

The Speer Foundation funds Christian-oriented spiritual, medical, educational, and community needs, including rural ministry, Christian education, housing, homelessness, children, veterans, and addiction recovery. Its 2025 grants had a median of $37,500, with awards ranging from $879 to $3 million; most funding went to Florida and Tennessee. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.