Funding search · mental health · Tennessee
Who funds mental health work in Tennessee
15 funders have a record of paying for mental health work by Tennessee recipients: 131 grants totaling $10.9M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are The Community Foundation of Middle ($516,986), Acm Lifting Lives ($1.1M) and Geraldeallenfoundationcorporation ($57,825).
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
39 matching grants · $516,986 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to CENTER OF HOPE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC — our mission is to enhance the well-being of students, adults, and families through comprehensive behavioral health care services, in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Acm Lifting LivesNashville, TNCharity · may take applications
13 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $240,000 to VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER DEVELOPMENT — mental health program
Largest: $15,225 to Various — financial aid for mental health services
Christian Community Foundation ofMemphis, TNCharity · may take applications
9 matching grants · $300,475 · through 2024Largest: $116,100 to SOUTHERN REINS CENTER FOR EQUINE THERAPY — mental health
The Community Foundation of GreaterChattanooga, TNCharity · may take applications
9 matching grants · $135,500 · through 2023Largest: $16,500 to AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER — psychosocial care through mental health and well-being
East Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, TNCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $142,850 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF EAST TN — mental health
United Way Clinch-Powell ValleyOak Ridge, TNCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $162,000 · through 2024Largest: $60,000 to RIDGEVIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES — prog operating cost
United Way of South Central TennesseeMurfreesboro, TNCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $152,000 · through 2024Largest: $57,000 to CENTERSTONE OF TENNESSEE — mental health program
Helen Ross McNabb FoundationKnoxville, TNCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $5.3M · through 2024Largest: $1.9M to HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER INC — community health services (mental health and substance abuse)
Largest: $50,000 to MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE — to further the exempt purposes of the organization.
Largest: $2,500 to 1907 FOUNDATION — to support innovative and interdisciplinary neuroscience research for mental health.
Trinity Health FoundationKnoxville, TNCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $119,251 · through 2024Largest: $15,000 to MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF EAST TN — mental health
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