Private foundation · Jonesborough
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $115,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $30,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $115,000 · 1 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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 (2 grants)
- Childrens Ministry (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sullivan County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Families Involved Serving Humanity Inc. | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Charitable | $10K |
| Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County | Mountain City, Johnson County | Charitable | $50K |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries | Hampton, Carter County | Childrens Ministry | $30K |
| 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 |