Private foundation · Bristol, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The James W and Frances Gibson
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $105K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $18K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Washington County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett and general support”
- Funds new groups?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $4.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | $105K | 6 |
| 2023 | $2.8M | $70K | 3 |
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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- James W McglothlinChairman/director
- Frances G McglothlinVice chairman/vp/secretary
- Israel D O'quinnPresident/ceo/director
- Barbara BjerkeTreasurer
- Claire DavisExecutive director/assistant secretary
- Sam F EwingDirector
- Lois A ClarkeDirector
- Martin L KentDirector
- R Brad MartinDirector
- Martha Mcglothlin BowmanDirector
- Fay H StreetDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Serve underprivileged children with books
- Sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett and general support
- Camp davey crockett
- Fellowship hall repairs
- Donations for musicians affected by hurricane helene
- Summer camp, afterschool and drowning prevention float 4 life
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, Washington County | Camp davey crockett | $25K |
| For Zions Sake Ministires Inc. | Bristol, Sullivan County | Fellowship hall repairs | $25K |
| Symphony of the Mountains | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Donations for musicians affected by hurricane helene | $25K |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | Bristol, Sullivan County | Serve underprivileged children with books | $10K |
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, Washington County | Sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett and general support | $10K |
| YMCA of Bristol | Bristol, Sullivan County | Summer camp, afterschool and drowning prevention float 4 life | $10K |