Funding search · criminal justice reform · Tennessee
Who funds criminal justice reform work in Tennessee
15 funders have a record of paying for criminal justice reform work by Tennessee recipients: 37 grants totaling $2.5M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are The Community Foundation of Middle ($77,906), Annie E Casey Foundation ($460,880) and Formanek Foundation ($866,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Tennessee recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
The Community Foundation of MiddleNashville, TNCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $77,906 · through 2024Largest: $30,000 to TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION INITIATIVE — to combat challenges facing formerly-incarcerated tennesseans, thei fosters belonging and self-determination through peer coaching and a reentry alumni network. thei also provides …
Largest: $130,440 to THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE — support efforts to identify strategies and state policy levers related to medical debt and criminal justice fees and fines in tennessee
Largest: $466,000 to JUST CITY — to advance policies and programs for disadvantaged persons in criminal justice system focusing on expungement and bail
Largest: $30,000 to Women of Worth — transitional housing for women after incarceration
Carolyn Smith FoundationHendersonville, TN
3 matching grants · $60,000 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to PROJECT RETURN — assist the previously incarcerated
Fwdus Education FundWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $340,000 · through 2023Largest: $200,000 to HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER — criminal justice education grant
Nashville Predators FoundationNashville, TNCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $12,418 · through 2024Largest: $6,418 to TENNESSEE PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY — this camp serves at-risk children of the incarcerated by providing masters-level counseling interns under the supervision of tpom's clinical director as well as activities directed…
Largest: $12,247 to JUST CITY INC — to support bail system data collection and data democratization, with the overall goal of providing an accurate and holistic picture of the criminal justice system and evaluating t…
Largest: $100,000 to Institute for Public Service Reporting — support for criminal justice data reporting project
The Institute for IntergovernmentalTallahassee, FLCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $64,658 · through 2024Largest: $51,283 to HAMILTON COUNTY TN — opioid overdose prevention activities and care programs upon release from incarceration
Community FoundationMemphis, TNCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $57,000 · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to INDOMITABLE WOMEN OF INCARCERATED MEN — general operational support
Saint Thomas West HospitalSt Louis, MOCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $17,680 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to W O W TRANSITION HOUSE INC — support of recovery services and transitional housing for women coming out of incarceration
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