Private foundation · Bristol, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bella Vista 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
- 5 totaling $260,000
- Typical grant
- $15,000 to $60,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Washington County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $957,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $957K | $260K | 5 |
| 2024 | $864K | $171K | 8 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $261K | 8 |
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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- Marvin W Gilliam JrPresident
- Donna StevensDirector
- Marcia A GilliamVice preside
- Kimberly GibsonDirector
- Rodney MillerDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Hands Health Center | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $125K |
| YWCA Netn and Swva | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $60K |
| Symphony of the Mountains | Kingsport, Sullivan County | General operations | $50K |
| Birthplace of Country Music | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operations | $15K |
| Ballad Health Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | General operations | $10K |