Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Jc Freels Scholarship Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $2,760 · 1 in Hamblen County
- Typical grant
- $552 to $828 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $690, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Jefferson County, Hamblen County, Washington County
- 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
- $2,760
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,760 | $2,760 | 4 |
| 2024 | $4,293 | $4,293 | 5 |
| 2023 | $3,230 | $3,230 | 5 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Amy eversole · Morristown · 8659741000
- What to send
- Nomination applications
- Deadlines
- April 16th
Next one: Apr 16, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- The student must have an excellent gpa, good attendance, possess qualities of honesty, intellect and citizenship
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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What it funds most often
- Scholarship
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamblen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter State Community College | Morristown, Hamblen County | Scholarship | $552 |
| Carsonnewman University | Jefferson City, Jefferson County | General operating | $828 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Scholarship | $828 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, Jefferson County | Scholarship | $552 |