Private foundation · Jonesborough
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $115,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Carter County, Sullivan County, Johnson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 57% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $115,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115K | $115K | 7 |
| 2024 | $33K | $31K | 4 |
| 2023 | $45K | $42K | 6 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Patti D JacobsPresident
- Jeanne A ClarkeSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Animal Rescue
- Childrens Ministry
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County | Mountain City, Johnson County | Charitable | $50K |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries | Hampton, Carter County | Childrens Ministry | $30K |
| Families Involved Serving Humanity Inc. | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Charitable | $10K |
| Overhome Mentoring Program | Johnson City, Washington County | Charitable | $10K |
| Appalachian Highlands Humane Society | Johnson City, Washington County | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Tiny Miracles Kitten Rescue | Johnson City, Washington County | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Rise Up for Kids | Johnson City, Washington County | Charitable | $5,000 |