West Tennessee Legal Services INC

Legal Services Corporation

Washington, DC

The Legal Services Corporation funds nonprofit legal aid organizations providing civil legal assistance to low-income people, along with related technology, pro bono, and disaster-response programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $294,000 to $19.6 million, with a median of about $3 million, supporting services across the 50 states, Washington, DC, and U.S. territories. It accepts applications through specified competitive or renewal processes for eligible organizations; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Equal Justice Works

Washington, DC

Equal Justice Works supports fellowships and programs that expand civil legal services and address unmet legal needs in underserved communities, primarily through legal aid and public-interest organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,000 to $251,877, with a median of $59,000, and support work across the United States. It does not describe general unsolicited grant requests; organizations apply through its fellowship programs, sometimes jointly with a candidate.

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services

Nashville, TN

Tals strengthens the delivery of civil legal help to vulnerable tennesseans by simplifying the search for civil legal help, being a leading & unifying voice and establishing a center for innovation, training & expertise.

National Health Law Program Inc

Los Angeles, CA

NHeLP funds state-based legal advocacy organizations working to protect health care and civil rights for low-income and underserved communities, including work on Medicaid, reproductive health, disability rights, and language access. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $143,000, with a median of $42,500, supporting work in 24 states and Puerto Rico. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests or provide an application process.

National Legal Aid and Defender Association

Washington, DC

NLADA funds special projects supporting civil legal aid and public defense, including consumer protection, legal services outreach and training, and improvements to defense systems. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25,604 to $72,086, with a median of $41,718, and supported programs in multiple states. The profile does not state whether NLADA accepts unsolicited requests.

Tennessee Bar Foundation

Nashville, TN

The Tennessee Bar Foundation funds Tennessee law-related public-interest work, especially civil legal services for people with low incomes and projects that improve the administration of justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $39,000 and ranged from $5,000 to $408,401; it also lists Tennessee Legal Initiatives Fund awards of $5,000–$50,000 for some project types and up to $100,000 for implementation and scaling. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation

Prairie Village, KS

The foundation funds a varied mix of work, including history and preservation, wildlife rehabilitation, community support, and legal assistance, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Missouri and others to Kansas, Minnesota, and Washington, DC. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. No formal application is required, and the filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.

Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation

Atlanta, GA

The foundation supports established 501(c)(3) organizations across areas including culture and education, youth development, healthcare, conservation, and community services. In 2024, its 50 grants ranged from $250 to $12,000, with a median of $1,500; funding went mainly to organizations in the District of Columbia, Illinois, Georgia, New York, and Virginia. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc

Nashville, TN

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee supports nonprofits through community impact and fund-specific grants across a range of charitable areas, primarily serving Middle Tennessee. Its 2024 grants had a median of $8,500, though awards varied widely; it accepts applications for annual Special Interest Grants, but is not opening a new competitive Community Impact cycle for 2026–2027.

HCA Healthcare Foundation

Nashville, TN

HCA Healthcare Foundation funds community health and health equity, including primary care, basic needs, education, and the arts; its Middle Tennessee Fund serves nine counties, while other initiatives support communities served by HCA Healthcare. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $9.65 million, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests through an Applicant Inquiry Form for new applicants and organizations that have not received funding in 18 months; staff provide next steps after review.

Dollar General Employee Assistance

Goodletsville, TN

The foundation provides emergency financial assistance to active Dollar General employees and their families facing qualifying hardships, such as a home loss, a death, or a serious illness or injury. In 2026, grants ranged from $37 to $6,000, with a median of $2,000; all reported recipients were in Tennessee. It accepts applications from eligible employees, who must submit supporting documentation.