Private foundation · Knoxville
Bob Monday Charitable Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $330,000
- Typical grant
- $80,000 to $100,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $90,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County
- 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $330,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330K | $330K | 4 |
| 2024 | $270K | $270K | 3 |
| 2023 | — | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Rob or janet monday · Knoxville · 8655250238
- What to send
- Grant application form, program description, budget for the program, current financial report, audit for the most recent fiscal year, list of board member and officers of the applicant organization, copy of minutes of board meeting authorizing submission of application, copy of letter of determination of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, copy of irs report 990 for the previous fiscal year, copy of solicitation permit from city of Knoxville and TN secretary of state, and most recent annual report
- Deadlines
- Applications are due july 1 but are accepted if rec'd before the grants committee meeting in sept.
Next one: Jul 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Awards must be used for charitable, religious or educational purposes.
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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- Janet MondayPresident
- Robert A MondaySecretary/treasurer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Coummunity East TN | Knoxville, Knox County | General fund | $100K |
| Great Smoky Mountain Council | Knoxville, Knox County | General fund | $100K |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General fund | $80K |
| Susannah's House | Knoxville, Knox County | General fund | $50K |