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1	NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT The mission of the Nashville International Center for Empowerment is to ensure refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come.	Nashville, TN
2	THE HARTWELL FOUNDATION CORPORATION THE HARTWELL FOUNDATION CORPORATION ("HARTWELL") GRANTS AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR INNOVATIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE BIOMEDICAL APPLIED RESEARCH THAT POTENTIALLY BENEFITS CHILDREN. HARTWELL HAS FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WHO MAINTAIN SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN SELECTING, SCREENING, INVESTIGATING AND INTERVIEWING ALL NOMINATED RESEARCHERS AS PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. THEY REVIEW RESEARCH AND MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY WITH RESEARCHERS BY VIDEO CONFERENCE AND BY TRAVELING TO THE PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS. THEY MANAGE, SUPERVISE AND DIRECT THE RESEARCH, MONITOR ITS PROGRESS AND KEEP THE RESEARCHERS ON COURSE. THE EMPLOYEES HAVE SPECIALIZED SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND INVOLVEMENT IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. THERE IS AN ANNUAL MEETING IN WHICH RESULTS ARE PRESENTED AND SHARED.	MEMPHIS, TN
3	TENNESSEE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES THROUGHOUT TENNESSEE TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED VOICE, DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS, AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH THEY ARE RECOGNIZED AS POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE STATE.	NASHVILLE, TN
4	FOUNDATION FOR THE SEVIER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE PROJECTS NOT SUPPORTED BY LOCAL GOVERNING BODY FOR SEVIER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	SEVIERVILLE, TN
5	FARROW FAMILY FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING THE GOALS OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH MISSIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.	OOLTEWAH, TN
6	RINKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC GRANTS MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.	FRANKLIN, TN
7	FRIENDS OF THE GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC Friends of the Germantown Community Library Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to operate a bookstore that provides bargain priced books encourages literacy and supports the reuse of books in the community. In addition the Corporation may may make distributions of money and resources to organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501c 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended or corresponding section of any future federal tax code and to the extent consistent with the Corporation charter to do any and all things allowable under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act.	Germantown, TN
8	KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION Collectpubliccontribuions,governmentgrants,andothernot-for-profitgrants,investanddistributefundsdonatedfortheimprovementoftheKnoxCountyPublicLibrarySystem.	KNOXVILLE, TN
9	AREWA AID INC Our Mission: Five steps to self-sustainability: 1. Water - Everyone deserves clean water. 2. Medical Care - Emergency care followed by permanent health centers. 3. Food Security - Training in animal husbandry and agricultural skills. 4. Education - "Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." Kofi Annan 5. Micro Finance - Long term self-sustainably and the ability to pay it forward. Our goal above all is for people to know Christ as savior. Our ministry is to the whole person, both physically and spiritually.	Gallatin, TN
10	NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA INC The organization grants academic scholarships to undergraduate minority women in order to strengthen and support academic and economic success of minorities in the U.S., as well as scholarships for minority student-teachers and those seeking doctoral degrees.	JACKSON, TN
11	THE DARRYL WORLEY FOUNDATION INC TO MAKE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO MEET THE UNMET NEEDS OF HARDIN COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.	SAVANNAH, TN
12	20TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION Production of a religious publication, Power for Today, providing a daily devotional thought, Scripture reading, and prayer.	Nashville, TN
13	Friends of the Memphis Public Library To promote the improvement of the facilities and services of Memphis Public Libraries.	Memphis, TN
14	MONTEAGLE ASSEMBLY ENDOWMENT FUND CORP THE MONTEAGLE ASSEMBLY ENDOWMENT FUND WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 10,1959, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, GRANTS, DEVICES, AND BEQUESTS IN AID AND FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF MONTEAGLE SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY.	MONTEAGLE, TN
15	METHODIST HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES AWARDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.	MEMPHIS, TN
16	ASURION COMPASSION FUND EMPLOYEE-FOR-EMPLOYEE FUND TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE WHEREBY EMPLOYEES OF ASURION CAN HELP OTHER EMPLOYEES IN TIMES OF NEED AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.	NASHVILLE, TN
17	Robert J Morgan Ministries Robert J. Morgan Ministries was created to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through the minsitry of the Spoken Word, books, materials, and Bible Studies.	Nashville, TN
18	RISER FOUNDATION TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO SUPPORT OTHER NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND GRANTS WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE, CONSERVATION, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, MEDICAL, RELIGIOUS AND/OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.	NASHVILLE, TN
19		NASHVILLE, TN
20		MEMPHIS, TN
21		COLLIERVILLE, TN
22		Mount Juliet, TN
23		LA FOLLETTE, TN
24		Knoxville, TN
25		FRANKLIN, TN
26		COLUMBIA, TN
27		KNOXVILLE, TN
28		Nashville, TN
29		NASHVILLE, TN
30		MEMPHIS, TN
31		Chattanooga, TN
32		FRANKLIN, TN
33		MORRISTOWN, TN
34		CLARKSVILLE, TN
35		MONTEAGLE, TN
36		FRANKLIN, TN
37		COOKEVILLE, TN
38		Nashville, TN
39		KNOXVILLE, TN
40		MEMPHIS, TN
41		Jamestown, TN
42		CLARKSVILLE, TN
43		Springfield, TN
44		MEMPHIS, TN
45		MEMPHIS, TN
46		WOODBURY, TN
47		MEMPHIS, TN
48		Hixson, TN
49		Nashville, TN
50		MURFREESBORO, TN

NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT

Nashville, TN

The mission of the is to ensure refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and generations to come.

THE HARTWELL FOUNDATION CORPORATION

MEMPHIS, TN

GRANTS AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR INNOVATIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE BIOMEDICAL APPLIED RESEARCH THAT POTENTIALLY BENEFITS CHILDREN. HAS FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WHO MAINTAIN SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN SELECTING, SCREENING, INVESTIGATING AND INTERVIEWING ALL NOMINATED RESEARCHERS AS PART OF SELECTION PROCESS. THEY REVIEW RESEARCH AND MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY WITH RESEARCHERS BY VIDEO CONFERENCE AND BY TRAVELING TO PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS. THEY MANAGE, SUPERVISE AND DIRECT RESEARCH, MONITOR ITS PROGRESS AND KEEP RESEARCHERS ON COURSE. EMPLOYEES HAVE SPECIALIZED SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND INVOLVEMENT IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. THERE IS AN ANNUAL MEETING IN WHICH RESULTS ARE PRESENTED AND SHARED.

TENNESSEE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE

NASHVILLE, TN

TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS REFUGEES THROUGHOUT TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED VOICE, DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS, CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH THEY ARE RECOGNIZED AS POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE STATE.

FOUNDATION FOR THE SEVIER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

SEVIERVILLE, TN

TO SUPPORT PROJECTS NOT SUPPORTED BY LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

FARROW FAMILY FOUNDATION

OOLTEWAH, TN

TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING THE GOALS OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH MISSIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

RINKER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

FRANKLIN, TN

GRANTS MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

FRIENDS OF THE GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC

Germantown, TN

is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to operate a bookstore that provides bargain priced books encourages literacy and supports reuse books in . In addition Corporation may may make distributions money and resources to organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501c 3 Internal Revenue Code 1986 as amended or corresponding section any future federal tax code and to extent consistent with Corporation charter to do any and all things allowable under Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act.

KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION

KNOXVILLE, TN

Collectpubliccontribuions,governmentgrants,andothernot-for-profitgrants,investanddistributefundsdonatedfortheimprovementoftheKnoxCountyPublicLibrarySystem.

AREWA AID INC

Gallatin, TN

Our Mission: Five steps to self-sustainability: 1. Water - Everyone deserves clean water. 2. Medical Care - Emergency care followed by permanent health centers. 3. Food Security - Training in animal husbandry and agricultural skills. 4. Education - "Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." Kofi Annan 5. Micro Finance - Long term self-sustainably and the ability to pay it forward. Our goal above all is for people to know Christ as savior. Our ministry is to the whole person, both physically and spiritually.

NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA INC

JACKSON, TN

The organization grants academic scholarships to undergraduate minority women in order to strengthen and support academic and economic success minorities in the U.S., as well as scholarships for minority student-teachers and those seeking doctoral degrees.

THE DARRYL WORLEY FOUNDATION INC

SAVANNAH, TN

TO MAKE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF HARDIN COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.

20TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

Nashville, TN

Production of a religious publication, Power for Today, providing a daily devotional thought, Scripture reading, and prayer.

Friends of the Memphis Public Library

Memphis, TN

To promote improvement facilities and services Libraries.

MONTEAGLE ASSEMBLY ENDOWMENT FUND CORP

MONTEAGLE, TN

THE WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 10,1959, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, GRANTS, DEVICES, AND BEQUESTS IN AID AND FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF SUNDAY SCHOOL .

METHODIST HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

MEMPHIS, TN

PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES AWARDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

ASURION COMPASSION FUND

NASHVILLE, TN

EMPLOYEE-FOR-EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE WHEREBY EMPLOYEES OF CAN HELP OTHER EMPLOYEES IN TIMES OF NEED AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Robert J Morgan Ministries

Nashville, TN

was created to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through the minsitry of the Spoken Word, books, materials, and Bible Studies.

RISER FOUNDATION

NASHVILLE, TN

TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO SUPPORT OTHER NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND GRANTS WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE, CONSERVATION, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, MEDICAL, RELIGIOUS AND/OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.

CAPACITATE LOCAL LEADERS AND NGOS TO SERVE CHILDREN AND UPLIFT CULTURES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CONFLICT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ACUTE DISCRIMINATION. GRANTS FUNDING FOR PEACE LEADERS AND NGOS IN SE ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, AND AFRICA.

TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS and LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

Making a Difference by reaching out to the underserved and orphaned causes, creating a ripple of positive change in our community. The will empower people by giving grants that will create opportunities to develop their unique talents.

Promote breeding ownership and education about Collies. Publish Bulletin annual yearbook annual calendar and Library Champions as needed. Hold dog shows performance events and education events on breeding and judging Collies.

GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS and FAMILIES IN CRAWFORD COUNTY INDIANA IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Provided grants and administrative support to Public Charity "Partnership For Cures", which is sponsoring and promoting innovative scientific research dedicated to discovering cures for cancers and other catastrophic diseases and disseminating the research results into the public domain.

THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO THE RECIPIENTS LISTED IN THE ATTACHED STATEMENT.

SPREADING THE WORD OF GOD IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

SALE AND DISTRIBUTION RELIGIOUS BOOKS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS MATERIALS INTENDED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE THE FAITHFUL AND OTHERWISE HELP SPREAD THE TEACHING AND PRACTICES FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

To distribute funds for educational, charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and/or conservation purposes, including but not limited to the making of grants to charitable organizations for charitable purposes.

PROVIDES FREE AND AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY.

CFL") IS A NOT--PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO USE THE POWER OF SPORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF ILLITERACY AND FUNDS PROGRAMS SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE. WE WORK WITH ATHLETIC TEAMS AND PLAYERS TO DONATE 100% OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO LOCAL PARTNERS.

The ( the "") exists to assure that the educational needs of its students are fully met. The supports (the "School") in its goals, especially by providing a full curriculum, a professional staff, targeted intervention for at-risk students, and an innovative and equitable approach to for all. On an annual basis, the raises money through grants, private donations, and other fundraising activities to provide financial support to the School.

S PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY THROUGH PRAYER AND EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY MEANS SUPPORTING THE FAITHFUL ORTHODOX THROUGH PRAYER IS VIA INTERCESSION FROM MONASTICS, SPECIFICALLY ATHONITES WHO WORK IN COOPERATION WITH . IN THIS WAY, OPERATES AS AN INTERFACE BETWEEN THE ATHONITE COMMUNITY AND FAITHFUL ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS. IN ADDITION TO PRAYER, SUPPORTS VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS OR COLLABORATIVE MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS WHICH IT THINKS WILL BENEFIT THE CATECHETICAL EDUCATION THE FAITHFUL OR ORTHODOX MISSIONARY EFFORTS. IN SUPPORT THE ABOVE MENTIONED, SHALL ALSO ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR THE PUBLIC TO PURCHASE THE PRODUCTS ITS PARTICIPANTS, WHETHER THEY BE BOOKS OR SIMPLE ATHONITE HAND CRAFTS, SO THAT THE ORTHODOX FAITHFUL CAN SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THOSE WHO ARE WORKING TO SUPPORT THEM SPIRITUALLY. ONE FINAL LONG TERM GOAL FOR IS THE POTENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT A MONASTERY WITHIN

ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC/SOCIETY IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING PEACE/CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION, DISEASE PREVENTION/TREATMENT, WATER/SANITATION, MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH, BASIC EDUCATION/LITERACY, AND ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

PROVIDE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES, SPORTS, HEALTH, MEDICAL, ARTS, SCIENCES, RELIGION AND OTHER NONPROFIT ACTIVITIES.

TO SUPPORT THE MANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE PLATEAU. MAKES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS ON THE MOUNTAIN AND PROVIDES ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT TO THESE NONPROFIT GROUPS, HELPING THEM DEVELOP STRONGER ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES, CLEARER MISSIONS, AND INTEGRATED STRATEGIC PLANS.

GRANTS FOR STAFF CRISIS

TO MAKE GRANTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE AND SAVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN.

Educational programs promoting literacy of .

TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND ALLOCATIONS TO COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. THE FOUNDATION WRITES GRANTS FOR THE COLLEGE, WHICH RESULTED IN $2,526,504 IN GRANTS FOR THE COLLEGE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.

TRANSPLANT PATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE ADVOCACY, FUNDRAISING EXPERTISE, SUPPORT SERVICES AND GRANTS

Grants to organizations governmental entities for enhancement in Tennessee

PURPOSE THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO MAINTAIN AN ASSOCIATION PERSONS INTERESTED IN BOOKS AND LIBRARIES; TO FOCUS ATTENTION ON LIBRARY SERVCIES AND NEEDS; TO STIMULATE GIFTS BOOKS, PERIODICALS, DESIRABLE COLLECTIONS, ENDOWMENTS, AND BEQUESTS; AND TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT - COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Through thrift stores sales of donated clothing, books, toys, and small housewares, in junction with financial donations, provide assistance to needy residents in Robertson County in the areas of utilities, rent, and medical/prescriptions.

SEVERAL OF THE ACTIVITIES WERE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF MAJOR UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER NONPROFITS IN THE AREA OF STUTTERING, SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND BASIC RESEARCH ON STUTTERING. THE SPECIFIC USES OF THE GRANTS WERE OUTLINED IN PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM EACH INSTITUTION AND WERE NOT SPECIFIED BY THE OTHER THAN THE GENERAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE FUNDS WERE TO BE USED TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES REGARDING STUTTERING AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDED THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WHO STUTTER AND INSTRUCTION FOR SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY STUDENTS, INCLUDING FELLOWSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL DEGREE CANDIDATES. SOME OF THE FUNDS WERE USED BY THE UNIVERSITIES TO SET UP FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAMS TO HELP CHILDREN WHO STUTTER. IN MANY COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THESE UNIVERSITY CLINICS PROVIDE A UNIQUE SERVICE. THEY ALSO SERVE TO PROVIDE A TEACHING BASE FOR THE STUDENTS. SOME OF THE FUNDS WERE USED FOR BASIC RESEARCH REGARDING STUTTERING.

GRANTS TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MID-SOUTH AREA THAT PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING CHILDREN AS WELL AS PROVIDING FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH RESEARCH.

Furnishes a building for the operation of a library by Cannon County TN Government

TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.

Provide educational grants to deserving post secondary education qualified students

Provide support to students and faculty of Academic Magnet High School. We provide resources, books, programs for approximately 60 teachers and over 900 students.

NOT APPLICABLE - THE ONLY MAKES GRANTS TO OTHERQUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITSFOR USE IN OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF CITIZENS OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

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