Private foundation · Bristol
The Bill Gatton Foundation
In 2024 it gave 4 grants worth $5.9 million to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $103,608 to $5.6 million. Most often for: “Education”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $5.9 million · 4 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $103,608 to $5.6 million (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $126,804, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $27.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.1M | $5.9M | 4 |
| 2023 | $9M | $4M | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Billgattonfoundationjpmorgancom · New york · (212) 464-2334
- What to send
- No official application. Grant requests should outline the needs and the purposes to which the funds will be utilized.
- Limits
- The only restriction is that the contribution must be made to an organization, within the united states or any of its possessions, for purposes described in section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code, including religious, charitable, educational, scientific, testing for public safety, literacy or prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Danny L DunnTrustee
- Robert PeelTrustee & executive director
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
- Education (3 grants)
- To support the mission of the organization (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | Education | $5.6M |
| Bristol Tennessee City Schools | Bristol, Sullivan County | Education | $150K |
| United Way of Bristol | Bristol, Sullivan County | To support the mission of the organization | $104K |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | Bristol, Sullivan County | Education | $43K |
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