Paddison Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to education, community service, and human services, as evidenced by its funding of scholarships, food assistance programs, and local nonprofit organizations. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, health clinics, and community service organizations. While it primarily operates in Tennessee, its support extends to a few other states. The foundation's values emphasize enhancing community welfare and providing educational opportunities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Tennessee-based community nonprofit working in education, human services, food assistance, scholarships, or local community programs seeking modest grants (~$1K–$15K).
Good Fit
- • Located in Tennessee (Knoxville area or nearby counties).
- • Proposes programs in education, scholarships, food assistance, basic human services, or local community ministries.
- • Seeks one-time or annual grants in the foundation's typical range (median around $5,000; average about $6,700; max observed $15,000).
- • Willing to submit a paper application or request the foundation form by mail/phone and meet a January 31 deadline.
- • Has clear local impact and ties to the Knoxville-area nonprofit ecosystem.
Geography
Giving in the latest year is heavily local: 95% of dollars went to Tennessee and grants were concentrated in the Knoxville area, with only three states represented overall.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation made 21 grants to 21 distinct recipients, indicating a broad spread of independent local beneficiaries for a small private foundation; concentration by dollars exists but does not imply a tiny recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct multi-year turnover data is unavailable, but the foundation provides a public application route (form request by mail/phone), states a deadline, and is not preselection-only, so unfamiliar applicants appear able to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
