Private foundation · Kingsport
Eastman Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $109K
- Typical grant
- $1,750 to $100K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Carter County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $330K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $330K | $109K | 3 |
| 2023 | $719K | $250K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Paula bulcao · Kingsport · 4232292000
- What to send
- Grant application, a copy of their 501(c)(3) tax exempt letter, and an invoice
- Deadlines
- July 31st of the previous year
Next one: Jul 31, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Foundation is moving away from an application submission process, instead purposefully identifying potential award/grant recipients tied to achievement of one or more of the pillars which make up foundation's strategic plan. Contributions may be made to fraternal, social, religious or national health organizations only if the subject organization is for the benefit of community members who are not members of such organization (e.g., while the salvation army is a church, it serves all community members in need, regardless of religious affiliation.
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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- Kristi BennettFormer corporate secretary
- Paula BulcaoExecutive director
- Kellye WalkerDirector
- Willie MclainDirector & president
- Steve G CrawfordDirector
- Gregory A RiddleDirector
- Michelle CavenessDirector
- Laura DurbinCorporate secretary as of 12/17/24
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
- Mountain mission scholarship
- Hurricane helene relief
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Tennessee Development District Foundation for Region Ahead | Johnson City, Washington County | Hurricane helene relief | $100K |
| ETSU | Johnson City, Washington County | Mountain mission scholarship | $7,500 |
| Milligan University | Milligan College, Carter County | Mountain mission scholarship | $1,750 |
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