The James W And Frances Gibson | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-3533035
Foundation Overview
Based in Bristol, VA, The James W And Frances Gibson has awarded 298 grants totaling $32,360,903 to organizations in Virginia, Florida and 17 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $50,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$32,360,903
Total Assets
$61,690,026
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$31,250
% Median Grant Decline
-46%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%
12 of 36 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Virginia
52% of grants are awarded in Virginia, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Williamsburg (39%), Bristol (25%), Grundy (19%).
Funding Trajectory
+56%
Strong 56% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (29%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The James W And Frances Gibson'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assoc Inc | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Support 2024 Walk Fundraiser | 2024 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | $10,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Serve Underprivileged Children With Books | 2024 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage, Programming And Building | 2024 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $10,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage | 2024 |
| Appalacian College Of Pharmacy | $1,000,000 | Oakwood, VA, US | Pharmacy Education To Address Health-related Needs To Rural & Underserved Communities | 2024 |
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation | $15,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support - Peyton Manning Children's Hospital | 2024 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett And General Support | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Camp Davey Crockett | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Appalachia | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Support Stem, Simulated Workforce Programs; Academic Assistance & Enrichment Programming | 2024 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools Education Foundation | $37,500 | Bristol, VA, US | Student Scholarships | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Appalachian Highlands | $56,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry Inc | $15,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | Funding For Jim Ferree Junior Invitational Golf Tournament | 2024 |
| Emory & Henry College | $100,000 | Emory, VA, US | School Of Business Curriculum Funding | 2024 |
| Enhance Abingdon Foundation | $20,000 | Abingdon, VA, US | Contribution For Playground | 2024 |
| Fellowship Chapel | $100,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Purchase Supplies For Flood Victims | 2024 |
| For Zions Sake Ministires Inc | $25,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Fellowship Hall Repairs | 2024 |
| Heal Foundation Inc | $12,500 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US | General Support For Programs & Services For Those With Autism | 2024 |
| Highlands Fellowship Church | $10,000 | Abingdon, VA, US | Global Initiative Donation | 2024 |
| John Battle High School | $2,500 | Bristol, VA, US | Funds For Backpacks (Parent, Teacher, Student, Org) | 2024 |
| John Battle High School Choral Boosters Assn | $1,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Choir Donation | 2024 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $250,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Establish Mcglothlin Fellows To Faculty Fund For Training Of Oncology Fellows | 2024 |
| Mcv Foundation | $375,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Scholarship Funds For Medical Students | 2024 |
| Mountain Mission School Inc | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Mountain Mission School Choir Program | 2024 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Funding For Weldon Scholarships | 2024 |
| Symphony Of The Mountains | $25,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Donations For Musicians Affected By Hurricane Helene | 2024 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $100,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support - Greatest Needs At Mayo Clinic | 2024 |
| The Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Serve Women & Children Seeking Safety, Healing And Chance To Rebuild Lives | 2024 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $625,991 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $62,339 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2024 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $65,342 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2024 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $626,117 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $62,339 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2024 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $65,342 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Bristol | $10,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Summer Camp, Afterschool And Drowning Prevention Float 4 Life | 2024 |
| Young Life Collier County | $7,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Abingdon Cycling Inc | $25,000 | Abingdon, VA, US | Contribution For Bike Park | 2023 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | $10,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Serve Underprivileged Children With Books | 2023 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage | 2023 |
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation | $15,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support - Peyton Manning Children's Hospital | 2023 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2023 |
| Ballad Health Foundation | $25,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Head & Neck Cancer/laryngectomy | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $35,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett And General Support | 2023 |
| Care Center Of Southwest Virginia | $50,000 | Richlands, VA, US | Prevent And Reduce Trauma Of Children And Provide Support To Families | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Appalachian Highlands | $54,700 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2023 |
| Ecog-acrin Medical Research Foundation Inc | $258,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Launch Of The National Melanoma Prevention Trial | 2023 |
| Emory & Henry College | $100,000 | Emory, VA, US | School Of Business Curriculum Funding | 2023 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $125,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $250,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center For Pancreatic Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Mcv Foundation | $125,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Terry And Harold Young Endowed Chair In Neurosurgery | 2023 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Funding For Weldon Scholarships | 2023 |
| The Columbus Foundation | $2,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Sara Wilcox Memorial Caddy Fund | 2023 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $100,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support - Greatest Needs At Mayo Clinic | 2023 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $579,711 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $57,843 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2023 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $60,630 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2023 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $578,428 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $57,843 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2023 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $60,630 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2023 |
| William King Museum Of Art | $12,000 | Abingdon, VA, US | Sponsor Art Exhibition | 2023 |
| Young Life Collier County | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage | 2022 |
| Artis-naples Inc | $35,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Philharmonic | 2022 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $35,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett And General Support | 2022 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools Education Foundation | $37,500 | Bristol, VA, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Sw Virginia | $54,569 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2022 |
| Emory & Henry College | $100,000 | Emory, VA, US | School Of Business Curriculum Funding | 2022 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $125,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Golisano Childrens Museum Of Naples | $11,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Medical College Of Wisconsin | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Support Of The Medical Field And The Community | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support For Providing Healthcare To Low-income, Working, Uninsured | 2022 |
| Polish Christian Ministries | $100,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | For Polish/ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Funding For Weldon Scholarships | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $100,000 | Boone, NC, US | For Polish/ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Speedway Childrens Charities | $2,500 | Bristol, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Ark | $500 | Elkin, NC, US | Funds To Assist Homeless In Honor Of Jeff Eidson | 2022 |
| Theatre Bristol | $50,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Support For The Arts And Children General Fund | 2022 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $100,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support - Greatest Needs At Mayo Clinic | 2022 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $400,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Fund For Human Melanoma Lab Research | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $693,865 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $69,387 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $72,730 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $693,865 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $69,387 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $72,730 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2022 |
| Young Life Collier County | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage | 2022 |
| Artis-naples Inc | $35,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Philharmonic | 2022 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $35,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett And General Support | 2022 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools Education Foundation | $37,500 | Bristol, VA, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Sw Virginia | $54,569 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2022 |
| Emory & Henry College | $100,000 | Emory, VA, US | School Of Business Curriculum Funding | 2022 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $125,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Golisano Childrens Museum Of Naples | $11,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Medical College Of Wisconsin | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Support Of The Medical Field And The Community | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support For Providing Healthcare To Low-income, Working, Uninsured | 2022 |
| Polish Christian Ministries | $100,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | For Polish/ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Funding For Weldon Scholarships | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $100,000 | Boone, NC, US | For Polish/ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Speedway Childrens Charities | $2,500 | Bristol, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Ark | $500 | Elkin, NC, US | Funds To Assist Homeless In Honor Of Jeff Eidson | 2022 |
| Theatre Bristol | $50,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Support For The Arts And Children General Fund | 2022 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $100,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support - Greatest Needs At Mayo Clinic | 2022 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $400,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Fund For Human Melanoma Lab Research | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $693,865 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $69,387 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $72,730 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $693,865 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $69,387 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $72,730 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2022 |
| Young Life Collier County | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage | 2022 |
| Artis-naples Inc | $35,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Philharmonic | 2022 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $35,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett And General Support | 2022 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools Education Foundation | $37,500 | Bristol, VA, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of Sw Virginia | $54,569 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2022 |
| Emory & Henry College | $100,000 | Emory, VA, US | School Of Business Curriculum Funding | 2022 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $125,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Golisano Childrens Museum Of Naples | $11,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Medical College Of Wisconsin | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Support Of The Medical Field And The Community | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support For Providing Healthcare To Low-income, Working, Uninsured | 2022 |
| Polish Christian Ministries | $100,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | For Polish/ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Funding For Weldon Scholarships | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $100,000 | Boone, NC, US | For Polish/ukraine Refugee Support | 2022 |
| Speedway Childrens Charities | $2,500 | Bristol, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Ark | $500 | Elkin, NC, US | Funds To Assist Homeless In Honor Of Jeff Eidson | 2022 |
| Theatre Bristol | $50,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Support For The Arts And Children General Fund | 2022 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $100,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support - Greatest Needs At Mayo Clinic | 2022 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $400,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Fund For Human Melanoma Lab Research | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $693,865 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $69,387 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $72,730 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $693,865 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $69,387 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2022 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $72,730 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2022 |
| Young Life Collier County | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $100,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage | 2021 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Appalachia | $50,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Buchanan County Steam Program | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Of Virginia | $48,220 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2021 |
| Emory & Henry College | $100,000 | Emory, VA, US | School Of Business Curriculum Funding | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $105,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Funding For Tuition And Housing College Scholarships | 2021 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $125,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| George W Bush Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | A Charge To Keep Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Heal Foundation Inc | $12,500 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US | General Support For Programs & Services For Those With Autism | 2021 |
| Hopeworks | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Implementation Of Hope 2 Hire Program | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $150,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center For Pancreatic Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Milligan University | $50,000 | Milligan College, TN, US | Seminary Chapel Renovation | 2021 |
| Pacific Ridge School | $5,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Porter's Call | $10,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Funding For Weldon Scholarships | 2021 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Food Crisis In Collier County, Fl | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $1,000,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support Fedex St. Jude Invitational Fundraiser | 2021 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support- Peyton Manning Children's Hospital | 2021 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Funding For Serving Blind, Visually Impaired, Disabled And Veterans | 2021 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $100,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support - Greatest Needs At Mayo Clinic | 2021 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Southwest Va | $125,000 | Abingdon, VA, US | Funds For Hurley, Va Flood Relief Efforts | 2021 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $400,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Fund For Human Melanoma Lab Research | 2021 |
| Wellmont Foundation | $25,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Laryngectomy Supply Fund | 2021 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $593,239 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $59,324 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2021 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $59,324 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2021 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School Of Law Foundation | $593,239 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Appalachian School Of Law | $500,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Assist Law School In Hiring Professors, Providing Scholarships And Increasing Bar Passage | 2020 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Appalachia | $25,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Buchanan County Steam Program | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Of Virginia | $40,800 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2020 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $125,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $150,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center For Pancreatic Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Love N People | $1,000 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $56,800 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2020 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $56,800 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2020 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $568,003 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Mcv Foundation | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Terry And Harold Young Endowed Chair In Neurosurgery | 2020 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | $3,750 | Naples, FL, US | General Support- Hope & Healing For Those In Need | 2020 |
| New Hope Baptist Church | $27,800 | Bristol, VA, US | Current Needs Due To Coronavirus Impact | 2020 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Food Crisis In Collier County, Fl | 2020 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support- Peyton Manning Children's Hospital | 2020 |
| United Way Of Bristol Tnva | $2,500 | Bristol, TN, US | Funds For Food For Homeless | 2020 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $400,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Fund For Human Melanoma Lab Research | 2020 |
| Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts Foundation | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wellmont Foundation | $25,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Laryngectomy Supply Fund | 2020 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $568,003 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $56,800 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2020 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $56,800 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2020 |
| William & Mary Law School | $10,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Professorship In Honor Of Dave Douglas | 2020 |
| Zion Hill Baptist Church | $15,000 | Radford, VA, US | Current Needs Due To Coronavirus Impact | 2020 |
| American Civil War Center At Historic Tredegar | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | American Civil War Museum's American Legacy Campaign | 2018 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2018 |
| Barter Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Abingdon, VA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Mountain Empire | $100,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Stem Development Program | 2018 |
| Bristol Va Police | $5,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Buchanan County Department Of Social Services | $1,250 | Grundy, VA, US | Coal Miner's Christmas And Special Needs Fund | 2018 |
| Casa For Kids Inc | $1,250 | Kingsport, TN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $125,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Foundation Restricted Holding Fund - The Children's Ball | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools Of Virginia | $47,943 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2018 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc (dba Morris | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Golf Fore Africa | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Heal Foundation Inc | $12,500 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US | General Support For Programs & Services For Those With Autism | 2018 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center For Pancreatic Cancer Research | 2018 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support & 40th Anniversary Campaign | 2018 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $55,594 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2018 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $55,594 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2018 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $555,941 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Mountain Mission School Inc | $120,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Annual Fund & Child Sponsorship Programs | 2018 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Serving Orphans Worldwide | $100,000 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Sullins Academy | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| The Washington School For Girls | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $400,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Melanoma Immunotherapy Research | 2018 |
| Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts Foundation | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $55,594 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2018 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $555,941 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $55,594 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2018 |
| American Civil War Center At Historic Tredegar | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | American Civil War Museum's American Legacy Campaign | 2017 |
| Artis-naples Inc | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Philharmonic | 2017 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2017 |
| Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Bear Hugs Program At Golisano Children's Hospital, Sw Fl | 2017 |
| Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance | $111,111 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support For Birthplace Of Country Music Museum | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Appalachia | $50,000 | Grundy, VA, US | General Support & Power Hour With Emphasis On Stem | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Mountain Empire | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Bristol Tn Police Benevolent Fund | $5,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Bristol Va Police | $5,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools Of Virginia | $31,901 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2017 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $10,000 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US | Golf Ministry | 2017 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $75,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Friends For The Fight | $2,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Funding Cancer Patient Assistance Fund At Wellmont Cancer Institute In Allendale | 2017 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Bristol | $500 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Hopeworks | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Implementation Of Hope 2 Hire Program | 2017 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center For Pancreatic Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Lee Street Baptist Church | $10,000 | Bristol, TN, US | Community Teen Center | 2017 |
| Legal Aid Society Of District Of Columbia | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support & 40th Anniversary Campaign | 2017 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $51,282 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2017 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $51,282 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2017 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $512,820 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Mountain Mission School Inc | $120,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Annual Fund & Child Sponsorship Programs | 2017 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Programs That Improve Lives Of Underprivileged Children | 2017 |
| New Hope Christian Church | $25,000 | Grundy, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Paramount Foundation | $35,000 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support For Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Pathways Inc | $10,000 | Ashland, KY, US | Support Horizon Village Programs For Handicapped Adults | 2017 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Serving Orphans Worldwide | $25,000 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Sullins Academy | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Mayo Medical School General Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| United Way Of Bristol Tnva | $75,000 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $1,000,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Melanoma Immunotherapy Research | 2017 |
| Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts Foundation | $35,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support & Sponsorship Of Ny Winter Antiques Show | 2017 |
| Wellmont Foundation | $12,500 | Kingsport, TN, US | Laryngectomy Supply Fund | 2017 |
| William & Mary | $10,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Patriots Dream Veterans Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $51,282 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2017 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $512,820 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $51,282 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2017 |
| American Civil War Center At Historic Tredegar | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | American Civil War Museum's American Legacy Campaign | 2016 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | $5,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Backpack Program Of Buchanan County, Va | 2016 |
| Barter Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Abingdon, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance | $111,111 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support For Birthplace Of Country Music Museum | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $25,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Sequoyah Council Capital Program - Camp Davy Crockett | 2016 |
| Bristol Emergency Food Pantry | $12,500 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Communities In Schools Of Virginia | $37,055 | Bristol, VA, US | Coats, Shoes & Backpacks For Students In Need | 2016 |
| Feeding America Southwest Virginia | $6,000 | Salem, VA, US | Buchanan County Food Pantry - Grundy, Va | 2016 |
| Foundation For Educational And Developmental Opportunities Inc | $25,000 | Bristol, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| George W Bush Foundation | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $250,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center For Pancreatic Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support & 40th Anniversary Campaign | 2016 |
| Marin Montessori School Inc | $5,000 | Corte Madera, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Milligan College | $25,000 | Milligan College, TN, US | Re-location Of Mcglothlin-street Occupational Therapy Center | 2016 |
| Mountain Mission School Inc | $220,000 | Grundy, VA, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| New Hope Christian Church | $50,000 | Grundy, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Niswonger Children's Hospital | $250,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | Assist Children With Cancers, Heart Diseases, Etc. | 2016 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Pga Tour Charities Inc | $50,000 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US | Timothy W. Finchem First Tee Scholarships | 2016 |
| Preaching Christ Church | $50,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | 5k Run To Benefit Wellmont Allandale Patient Assistance Fund | 2016 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $50,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2016 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $500,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | $50,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2016 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $500,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $50,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Leadership Forum Fund | 2016 |
| Marshall-wythe School Of Law Foundation | $50,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Teaching Award Fund | 2016 |
| The Jesuits | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Intl Missions-east Africa For St. Aloysius Gonzaga High School | 2016 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Mayo Medical School General Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundation | $10,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Support | 2016 |
| United Way Of Bristol Tnva | $50,000 | Bristol, TN, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Wellmont Foundation | $12,500 | Kingsport, TN, US | Laryngectomy Supply Fund | 2016 |
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| EIN | 26-3533035 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 295 UNITED AVE Bristol, VA 24201-3389 |
Key People (11)
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| Chairman/director | James W Mcglothlin |
|---|---|
| Vice Chairman/vp/secretary | Frances G Mcglothlin |
| President/ceo/director | Israel D O'quinn |
| Treasurer | Barbara Bjerke |
| Executive Director/assistant Secretary | Claire Davis |
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