Highly Rated Tennessee Charities

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Discover Vetted, Small-Budget Charities Making a Difference across the Volunteer State

Many of Tennessee’s most effective nonprofits operate on small budgets yet take on some of the state’s toughest challenges — from homelessness and youth empowerment to healthcare, disaster recovery, and animal welfare. With limited resources, they achieve remarkable results that strengthen families, expand opportunity, and uplift communities across the state. Your gift ensures these vital organizations can continue delivering life-changing impact close to home.

Your donation today can expand the reach of these high-impact Tennessee nonprofits and help build stronger, more resilient communities statewide. Click on a charity below to learn more and give directly through the Giving Basket. Together, we can support neighbors, foster hope, and create lasting change across the Volunteer State.

List of High Impact Local Nonprofits in Tennessee

TheHopeLine, Inc.

SPRING HILL , TN

MEDIUM-sized

95%

TheHopeLine provides faith-based crisis support and resources for young people facing mental health challenges.

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Branch of Nashville Inc.

ANTIOCH , TN

MEDIUM-sized

97%

The Branch distributes food and provides English classes to immigrant families in Southeast Nashville.

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A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga Inc.

CHATTANOOGA , TN

SMALL-sized

100%

A Step Ahead Chattanooga offers free birth control access and education to women across Southeast Tennessee.

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Corner to Corner

NASHVILLE , TN

SMALL-sized

90%

Corner to Corner empowers Nashville entrepreneurs through business training and community-led economic programs.

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Homes for Homes Inc.

BRENTWOOD , TN

SMALL-sized

97%

Homes for Homes builds safe, sustainable housing in developing countries by partnering with local communities.

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Make-A-Wish East Tennessee

Chattanooga , TN

SMALL-sized

97%

Make-A-Wish East TN grants life-changing wishes to critically ill children throughout Eastern Tennessee.

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Nashville Humane Association

Nashville , TN

MEDIUM-sized

96%

Nashville Humane shelters, cares for, and adopts out pets while offering affordable vet services in Nashville.

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Volunteer Ministry Center Inc.

KNOXVILLE , TN

MEDIUM-sized

100%

Volunteer Ministry Center helps Knoxville individuals experiencing homelessness find housing and supportive services.

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Aerial Recovery

Nashville , TN

MEDIUM-sized

95%

Aerial Recovery deploys veterans and volunteers to respond to disasters and rebuild affected communities globally.

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Journey Home Inc.

MURFREESBORO , TN

MEDIUM-sized

91%

The Journey Home provides housing, meals, and case management to those experiencing homelessness in Rutherford Co.

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St. Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund Inc.

KNOXVILLE , TN

SMALL-sized

98%

St. Christopher Fund supports truckers in need with medical, financial, and wellness resources nationwide.

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Mobile Medical Disaster Relief Inc. dba LiveBeyond

HENDERSONVLLE , TN

SMALL-sized

100%

LiveBeyond delivers maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, and education in underserved areas like Haiti.

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Rock The Street, Wall Street

BRENTWOOD , TN

SMALL-sized

100%

Rock the Street, Wall Street teaches high school girls financial literacy and investing to close the gender wealth gap.

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