TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION
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The Tennessee Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Tennessee, with additional support in Ohio and Michigan. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT, THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND TO PROVIDE LAW STUDENT ASSISTANCE.
Cause Areas
2
Law
Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND THE CUMBERLANDS
$2.3M
18%
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE
$2.2M
18%
TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER INC
$1.6M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$9.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION?
No. TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION give?
TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Ohio, and Michigan. 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 BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND THE CUMBERLANDS, LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE, and TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION?
TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.