Private foundation · Black Mountain, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Story Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $4,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,000 to $3,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $4,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $3,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Shelby County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $30,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30K | $4,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $29K | $4,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $32K | $4,000 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Jan Allison · Black mtn · (828) 669-8784 · Helgreenanddalton@gmail.com
- What to send
- Foundation grant application form
- Deadlines
- Prior to september 30
Next one: Sep 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jan H AllisonChairperson
- Karen CogburnTreasurer
- Louise StorySecretary
- Barry KempsonVice president
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
- Spread the gospel of christ (1 grant)
- Childrens research hospital (1 grant)
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.
It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.