Private foundation · Bristol, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Mcglothlin Foundation
In 2025 it gave 6 grants worth $159,756 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,500 to $50,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $159,756
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $17,378, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Washington County · plus 19 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Financial support for needed capital improvements”
- Total giving that year
- $900,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $900K | $160K | 6 |
| 2024 | $795K | $67K | 5 |
| 2023 | $799K | $104K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Thomas D Mcglothlin · Bristol · (276) 645-5370
- What to send
- Letter not exceeding two pages in length, including description of project, budget requirements and evidence of tax-exempt status
- Limits
- Worthy causes in higher education health care and the arts in the Southeastern United States with special consideration given to projects located in Southwest Virginia Eastern Kentucky and Northeast Tennessee
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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- Thomas D McglothlinPresident
- Michael G McglothlinSecretary
- James W Mcglothlin - Decd 8-6-2025Treasurer
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
- Operating budget (2 grants)
- Scholarships (1 grant)
- Financial support for needed capital improvements (1 grant)
- Purchase high resolution projector (1 grant)
- To pay down debt owed for Cameo Theater (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 6 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
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