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The Tennessee State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts exclusively in Tennessee, having disbursed $803.5K to a single grantee in 2023. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT LITERACY, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL,SCHOLARSHIP,RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS AT TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Total Funding
Funding Share

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$803.5K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $803 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $803 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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