Private foundation · Bristol, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The James W and Frances Gibson Mcglothlin Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $105,000 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $25,000.
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
- 6 totaling $105,000 · 4 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $4.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | $105K | 6 |
| 2023 | $2.8M | $70K | 3 |
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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- 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 (1 grant)
- Sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett and general support (1 grant)
- Camp davey crockett (1 grant)
- Fellowship hall repairs (1 grant)
- Donations for musicians affected by hurricane helene (1 grant)
- Summer camp, afterschool and drowning prevention float 4 life (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 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
From its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| YMCA of Bristol | Bristol, Sullivan County | Summer camp, afterschool and drowning prevention float 4 life | $10K |
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, Washington County | Camp davey crockett | $25K |
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, Washington County | Sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett and general support | $10K |