Private foundation · Blountville
Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 41 totaling $171,696 · 27 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant
- $750 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Washington County, Greene County, Davidson County, Carter County, Bradley County · plus 23 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 44% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 18 of 41.
- Total giving that year
- $351,636
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $352K | $172K | 41 |
| 2024 | $184K | $80K | 24 |
| 2023 | $162K | $57K | 27 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Ja StreetPresident
- April StreetSecretery
- Jonathan StreetTreasurer
- Ladonna StreetDirector
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs Church | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $25K |
| Rocky Mount Historical Assoc | Piney Flats, Sullivan County | Operations | $12K |
| Speedway Children's Charities | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $11K |
| Serving Orphans Worldwide | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $5,000 |
| Aldersgate Methodist Church | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Hope Center | Blountville, Sullivan County | Operations | $3,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Operations | $3,000 |
| Charity Baptist Church | Blountville, Sullivan County | Operations | $3,000 |
| United Way of Bristol | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $2,500 |
| YWCA | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $2,500 |
| Casa for Kids | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Operations | $2,500 |
| Tri Cities Community Breakfast | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Operations | $2,500 |
| Alliance Mountain Empire Arts | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of TN | Blountville, Sullivan County | Operations | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Ranch | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $1,000 |
| Paramount Theatre | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $1,000 |
| Haven of Rest Rescue Mission | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $1,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $500 |
| Gunnings Baptist Church | Blountville, Sullivan County | Operations | $350 |
| Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Dept | Blountville, Sullivan County | Operations | $300 |
| Overmountain Victory Trail Association | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $250 |
| Virginia High School | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $200 |
| Wreaths Across America | Bristol, Sullivan County | Operations | $200 |