Willayne E Towe Christian Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-1796087
Foundation Overview
Based in Knoxville, TN, Willayne E Towe Christian Foundation has awarded 150 grants totaling $619,000 to organizations in Georgia, Kentucky and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $26,000, with a median award of $3,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
82% of all grants are concentrated in Tennessee, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Knoxville (72%), Powell (9%), Oak Ridge (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 199% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (90%) and healthcare, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Willayne E Towe Christian Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Ministry | $7,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Hand Up For Women | $7,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Isaiah 117 House | $7,500 | Elizabethton, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Family Promise Of Knoxville | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Mane Support | $5,000 | Rockwood, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Punchworx | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Restoration House | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Street Hope Tn | $10,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Susannah's House | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| The Cross | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Widowed Parent Relief Project | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Youth With A Mission | $5,000 | Lousiville, KY, US | General Fund | 2025 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Mane Support | $5,000 | Rockwood, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Restoration House | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Street Hope Tn | $5,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Vital Families | $2,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Widowed Parent Relief Project | $8,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Punchworx | $3,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Susannah's House | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Youth With A Mission | $2,000 | Lousiville, KY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Cross | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | $3,000 | Martinsville, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Mane Support | $5,000 | Rockwood, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Restoration House | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Street Hope Tn | $5,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Vital Families | $2,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Widowed Parent Relief Project | $8,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Punchworx | $3,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Susannah's House | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Youth With A Mission | $2,000 | Lousiville, KY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Cross | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | $3,000 | Martinsville, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Knoxville - Knox County Family Justice Center | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lighting The Way International | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Restoration House | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Street Hope Tn | $5,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Susannah's House | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Vital Families | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Youth With A Mission | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| West Lonsdale Baptist Childcare Center | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mane Support | $3,000 | Rockwood, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Knoxville - Knox County Family Justice Center | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lighting The Way International | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Restoration House | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Street Hope Tn | $5,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Susannah's House | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Vital Families | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Youth With A Mission | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| West Lonsdale Baptist Childcare Center | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mane Support | $3,000 | Rockwood, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lighting The Way International | $7,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Youth With A Mission | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vital Families | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Susannah's House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Street Hope Tn | $4,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Restoration House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Knoxville - Knox County Family Justice Center | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighting The Way International | $7,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Youth With A Mission | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vital Families | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Susannah's House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Street Hope Tn | $4,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Restoration House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Knoxville - Knox County Family Justice Center | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighting The Way International | $7,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Youth With A Mission | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vital Families | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Susannah's House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Street Hope Tn | $4,000 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Restoration House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Knoxville - Knox County Family Justice Center | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $1,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Creekside Bible Church | $4,000 | Spring, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $4,000 | Oak Ridge, TN, US | Gneral Fund | 2021 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $4,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Knoxville-knox County Family Justice Center | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Lighting The Way International | $9,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Miracle Lake Christian Training Center | $4,000 | Etowah, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Restoration House | $4,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Street Hope Tn | $3,500 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Susannah's House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| United Way Of Anderson County | $4,000 | Oak Ridge, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Vital Families | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2021 |
| Youth With A Mission | $4,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Creekside Bible Church | $4,000 | Spring, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $4,000 | Oak Ridge, TN, US | Gneral Fund | 2020 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $4,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Knoxville-knox County Family Justice Center | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lighting The Way International | $4,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Miracle Lake Christian Training Center | $4,000 | Etowah, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Restoration House | $4,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Street Hope Tn | $3,500 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Susannah's House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| United Way Of Anderson County | $10,000 | Oak Ridge, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Vital Families | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2020 |
| Youth With A Mission | $4,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $2,500 | Oak Ridge, TN, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2018 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $3,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Lighting The Way International | $3,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Restoration House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Vital Families | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| West Lonsdale Baptist Church | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Medical Clinic For Uninsured | 2018 |
| Love And Mercy Ministries | $1,500 | Lenoir City, TN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Medic Samaritan | $2,500 | Powell, TN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Miracle Lake Christian Training Center | $2,500 | Etowah, TN, US | Gereral Fund | 2018 |
| Wears Valley Ranch | $3,000 | Sevierville, TN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Community Baptist Church | $1,500 | Lenoir City, TN, US | Portugal Missionsportugal Missionsportugal Missionsportugal Missionsportugal Missions Fund | 2017 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Oak Ridge | $2,500 | Oak Ridge, TN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Lighting The Way International | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Restoration House | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Vital Families | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| West Lonsdale Baptist Church | $26,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Medical Clinic For Uninsured | 2017 |
| Calvary Baptist Tabernacle | $2,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Bibles For Kenya Programbibles For Kenya | 2016 |
| Community Baptist Church | $2,000 | Lenoir City, TN, US | Portugal Missions Fund | 2016 |
| Cri Ministries Inc | $3,000 | Lenoir City, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | $4,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Lighting The Way International | $4,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| One Vision International | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Restoration House | $3,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Rise Up For Kids | $1,800 | Johnson City, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dollywood Foundation | $2,700 | Pigeon Forge, TN, US | My People Fund | 2016 |
| Water Angels | $4,000 | Lenoir City, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Wears Valley Ranch | $3,000 | Sevierville, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| West Lonsdale Baptist Church | $3,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-1796087 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 22250 Knoxville, TN 37933-0250 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Willayne E Towe Christian Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President / Director | Gregory D Mcmurry |
|---|---|
| Secretary / Director | Bob Coppock |
| Director | Kelsey S Mcmurry |
Forms 990-PF
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