Private foundation · Saint Louis, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Jh Gibbs Foundation Tuw
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3,500
- Typical grant
- $3,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County · plus 4 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
- $14,859
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15K | $3,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $15K | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $14K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- SEE FOOTNOTE · BIG STONE GAP · 2765231290 · msalyer@wisek12.org
- What to send
- Contact michelle salyer, school counselor, who will provide the link to the scholarship application.
- Deadlines
- June 30 annually
Next one: Jun 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Must be a student of Appalachia high school or powell valley high school attending clinch valley college. Scholarships are based on character/citizenship, financial need and gpa
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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- Wells Fargo Bank N ATrustee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah Council Bsa | Johnson City, Washington County | General operating | $3,500 |