Palmer Center Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-1969597
Foundation Overview
Based in Kingsport, TN, Palmer Center Foundation Inc has awarded 131 grants totaling $334,437 to organizations in Tennessee and Virginia. Individual grants range from $94 to $12,500, with a median award of $2,175.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 15 recipients (73%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
95% 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 Kingsport (38%), Rogersville (30%), Johnson City (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (72%). 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 Palmer Center Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins County Carter Valley | $1,000 | Rogersville, TN, US | Calming Corner And Sensory Toy Stock | 2023 |
| Hawkins County 8 Schools | $2,000 | Rogersville, TN, US | Playground Comunication Boards | 2023 |
| Mt Carmel Elementary School | $2,400 | Rogersville, TN, US | Flexible Seating | 2023 |
| Symphony Of The Mountains | $5,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Multisensory Outreach Community Performance | 2023 |
| Dobyns Bennett High School | $3,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Sports Equipment | 2023 |
| West Ridge High School | $4,500 | Blountville, TN, US | Transition School To Work Uniforms | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $3,100 | Kingsport, TN, US | Summer Games Expenses | 2023 |
| Friends | $4,500 | Johnson City, TN, US | Camp Friendship | 2023 |
| We Rock The Spectrum | $960 | Bristol, TN, US | April Admission For 114 Kids | 2023 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | $111 | Johnson City, TN, US | Travel Reimbursement For We Rock Spectrum | 2023 |
| Hunter Elementary School | $114 | Elizabethton, TN, US | Travel Rimbursement For We Rock Spectrum | 2023 |
| Mount Carmel Elementary | $94 | Rogersville, TN, US | Travel For We Rock Spectrum | 2023 |
| Cocke County Schools | $300 | Newport, TN, US | Firld Trip We Rock The Spectrum | 2023 |
| Bluff City Elementary | $240 | Bluff City, TN, US | Travel To We Rock Spectrum | 2023 |
| We Rock The Spetrum | $2,490 | Bristol, TN, US | Admission | 2023 |
| Surgoinsville Middle School | $3,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Cool Down Room And Flexible Seating | 2022 |
| Surgoinsvile Elementary School | $2,100 | Rogersville, TN, US | Adaptive Materials Sensory Items Classroom Supplie | 2022 |
| Mt Carmel Elementary School | $300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Task Boxes | 2022 |
| Volunteer High School | $2,000 | Rogersville, TN, US | Special Needs Prom High School And Adult | 2022 |
| Small Miracles | $5,850 | Kingsport, TN, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Brothers Keepers | $5,100 | Johnson City, TN, US | Equipment And Technology Learning Materials | 2022 |
| Kingsport Ymca Rock Steady Boxing | $2,862 | Kingsport, TN, US | Movement Progran For Individuals With Parkinson | 2022 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | Special Ed Prom | 2022 |
| Hilton Elementary School | $744 | Hiltons, VA, US | Sensory Room Materials | 2022 |
| Johnson Elementary School | $2,100 | Kingsport, TN, US | Accessible Pollinator Garden | 2022 |
| Church Hill Middle School | $2,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Sensory Space Ladder Light | 2022 |
| Mount Carmel Elementary | $3,500 | Rogersville, TN, US | Acessible Gymnastics Equipment | 2022 |
| Church Hill Middles School | $2,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Behavior Mod Resources | 2022 |
| Surgoinsville Middle School | $3,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Cool Down Room And Flexible Seating | 2022 |
| Surgoinsvile Elementary School | $2,100 | Rogersville, TN, US | Adaptive Materials Sensory Items Classroom Supplie | 2022 |
| Mt Carmel Elementary School | $300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Task Boxes | 2022 |
| Volunteer High School | $2,000 | Rogersville, TN, US | Special Needs Prom High School And Adult | 2022 |
| Small Miracles | $5,850 | Kingsport, TN, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Brothers Keepers | $5,100 | Johnson City, TN, US | Equipment And Technology Learning Materials | 2022 |
| Kingsport Ymca Rock Steady Boxing | $2,862 | Kingsport, TN, US | Movement Progran For Individuals With Parkinson | 2022 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | Special Ed Prom | 2022 |
| Hilton Elementary School | $744 | Hiltons, VA, US | Sensory Room Materials | 2022 |
| Johnson Elementary School | $2,100 | Kingsport, TN, US | Accessible Pollinator Garden | 2022 |
| Church Hill Middle School | $2,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Sensory Space Ladder Light | 2022 |
| Mount Carmel Elementary | $3,500 | Rogersville, TN, US | Acessible Gymnastics Equipment | 2022 |
| Church Hill Middles School | $2,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Behavior Mod Resources | 2022 |
| Surgoinsville Middle School | $3,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Cool Down Room And Flexible Seating | 2022 |
| Surgoinsvile Elementary School | $2,100 | Rogersville, TN, US | Adaptive Materials Sensory Items Classroom Supplie | 2022 |
| Mt Carmel Elementary School | $300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Task Boxes | 2022 |
| Volunteer High School | $2,000 | Rogersville, TN, US | Special Needs Prom High School And Adult | 2022 |
| Small Miracles | $5,850 | Kingsport, TN, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Brothers Keepers | $5,100 | Johnson City, TN, US | Equipment And Technology Learning Materials | 2022 |
| Kingsport Ymca Rock Steady Boxing | $2,862 | Kingsport, TN, US | Movement Progran For Individuals With Parkinson | 2022 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | Special Ed Prom | 2022 |
| Hilton Elementary School | $744 | Hiltons, VA, US | Sensory Room Materials | 2022 |
| Johnson Elementary School | $2,100 | Kingsport, TN, US | Accessible Pollinator Garden | 2022 |
| Church Hill Middle School | $2,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Sensory Space Ladder Light | 2022 |
| Mount Carmel Elementary | $3,500 | Rogersville, TN, US | Acessible Gymnastics Equipment | 2022 |
| Church Hill Middles School | $2,300 | Rogersville, TN, US | Behavior Mod Resources | 2022 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | $4,255 | Kingsport, TN, US | Multisensory Musical Instruments | 2021 |
| Emmett Elementary School | $1,250 | Bristol, TN, US | Ipad And Cases Smartboard Speakers | 2021 |
| Emmett Elementary School | $3,500 | Bristol, TN, US | Boxlight Interactive Presentation Board | 2021 |
| Cherokee High School | $3,160 | Rogersville, TN, US | Flexible Seating For Special Needs | 2021 |
| Cherokee High School | $1,000 | Rogersville, TN, US | Coffee Brewer For Coffee Stand Run By Special Need | 2021 |
| Church Hill Middle School | $325 | Church Hill, TN, US | Versatiles | 2021 |
| Rogersville Middle School | $1,025 | Rogersville, TN, US | Kinesthetic Options For Classroom | 2021 |
| Church Hill Elementary School | $1,000 | Church Hill, TN, US | Flexible Seating | 2021 |
| Mt Carmel Elementary School | $3,000 | Rogersville, TN, US | Multisensory Musical Instruments | 2021 |
| Sparkle Squad | $3,925 | Kingsport, TN, US | Uniforms Team Materials | 2021 |
| Bulls Gap School | $1,050 | Rogersville, TN, US | Inclusive Books For Library | 2021 |
| Volunteer High School | $1,630 | Rogersville, TN, US | Uniforms For Unified Track Program | 2021 |
| Hawkins County Board Of Education | $840 | Rogersville, TN, US | 7 Vivo Atand Up Height Adjustable 32 In Desk Riser | 2020 |
| Palmer Early Lerning Center | $1,190 | Kingsport, TN, US | Wall Mounted Rainbow Chime Set For Playground | 2020 |
| Sullivan Co Schools | $1,610 | Blountville, TN, US | Sensory Room | 2020 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | Barn Dance | 2020 |
| Small Miracles | $3,260 | Kingsport, TN, US | Scholarships For Students Fees | 2020 |
| Church Middle School | $1,406 | Church Hill, TN, US | Books Roller Shades 4 Chromebooks Fire 7 Kids Tabl | 2020 |
| Hawkins County Schools | $1,576 | Rogersville, TN, US | 9 Aeromat Ball Chair With Deluxe Arms | 2020 |
| Church Hill Elementary School | $1,676 | Church Hill, TN, US | Sensory Room Items | 2020 |
| Scott County Schools | $4,039 | Gate City, VA, US | Braille Embosser | 2020 |
| Sparkle Squad | $3,500 | Kingsport, TN, US | Uniforms Team Materials | 2020 |
| Sullivan County Schools | $876 | Blountville, TN, US | Classroom Supplies | 2020 |
| Hawkins County Board Of Education | $1,196 | Rogersville, TN, US | New Alternative Education Program Selp | 2019 |
| Kingsport Ymca | $4,400 | Kingsport, TN, US | Adaptive Lavatory Equipment And Training | 2019 |
| Sullivan Co Schools | $1,500 | Blountville, TN, US | 6 C Pens | 2019 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | Dance For Individuals With Special Needs | 2019 |
| Palmer Center | $800 | Kingsport, TN, US | Playgroung Equipment | 2019 |
| Dobyns Bennett High School Transiti | $4,163 | Kingsport, TN, US | Washer Dryers Work Uniforms Osha 10 Safety | 2019 |
| Kingsport City Schools Functional A | $1,993 | Kingsport, TN, US | 25 Student Scholarships For Swimming Bears | 2019 |
| Small Miracles | $2,940 | Kingsport, TN, US | Scholarships For Students Tohave Access To Program | 2019 |
| Holston Elementary | $1,288 | Blountville, TN, US | Sensory Table 4 Kindle Fires 4 Cube Chairs 4 Osmos | 2019 |
| Sullivan Central High | $3,503 | Blountville, TN, US | Pre Employment Solution Plus Kit And Printer | 2019 |
| Tusculum View Elementary | $3,823 | Greeneville, TN, US | Music Room Add Multisensory And Modified Instrumen | 2019 |
| Cmfi And Mini Miracles | $6,500 | Johnson City, TN, US | 7 Scholarships For Students To Attend Imagine Resp | 2019 |
| Hawkins County Board Of Education | $1,502 | Rogersville, TN, US | Equipment For A Sensory Room For Ind With Disablit | 2018 |
| Church Hill Intermediate School | $2,375 | Church Hill, TN, US | Reader Pens For Disabled Students | 2018 |
| Brothers Keeper | $2,500 | Johnson City, TN, US | Equipment For Sensory Room For Disabled | 2018 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | Barn Dance For People With Down Syndrome | 2018 |
| Friends Of Warrior Path | $5,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | New Signage For Darrells Dream Boundless Playgrou | 2018 |
| Dobyns Bennett High School Db Spark | $3,750 | Kingsport, TN, US | Uniforms For Cheer Squad Of Disabled Students | 2018 |
| Kingsport City Schools | $3,802 | Kingsport, TN, US | For Roosevelt Elementaryclass | 2018 |
| Small Miracles | $3,500 | Kingsport, TN, US | Equine Assisted Activites For Special Needs | 2018 |
| Tri Cities Champions | $2,175 | Bristol, VA, US | To Provide Opportunities For Disabled In Softball | 2018 |
| Dobyns Bennett High School | $1,526 | Kingsport, TN, US | School Based Enterprise Coffee Shop | 2018 |
| Church Hill Middle School | $2,413 | Church Hill, TN, US | Reader Pins For Learning Disabled | 2018 |
| Dobyns Bennett High School | $880 | Kingsport, TN, US | Mobile Coffee Shop | 2017 |
| Small Miracles | $3,500 | Kingsport, TN, US | Equine-assisted Activities For Special Needs Progr | 2017 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | Enhance Quality Of Life For People Down Syndrome | 2017 |
| Kingsport City Schools | $3,800 | Kingsport, TN, US | For Roosevelt Elementary Lifeskills Class Grant | 2017 |
| K Play | $12,500 | Kingsport, TN, US | Miracle Field | 2017 |
| Mountain Region Speech Hearing Ce | $800 | Kingsport, TN, US | Assistance With Special Needs Population Program | 2017 |
| Hawkins Co Board Of Education | $5,398 | Rogersville, TN, US | For Julie Newland Grant Request | 2017 |
| Hawkins County Board Of Education | $2,420 | Rogersville, TN, US | For Carrie Roberts Grant Request | 2017 |
| Cherokee Chapter Of Trout Unlimited | $1,000 | Greeneville, TN, US | Kids Fishing Day | 2017 |
| Gate City High School | $733 | Gate City, VA, US | Mobile Coffee Cart | 2017 |
| Dobyns Bennett High School | $3,750 | Kingsport, TN, US | Db Sparkle Squad | 2017 |
| Younglife | $2,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Young Life Camp | 2017 |
| Greater Kingsport Family Ymca | $3,750 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| City Of Kingsport | $10,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| Small Miracles | $2,200 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Equine-assisted Activities And Therapies To Those With Physical Emotional, Social Special Needs. | 2016 |
| Friends | $1,200 | Johnson City, TN, US | To Aide In The Enhancement Of The Quality Of Life For People With Down Syndrome. | 2016 |
| Kingsport City Schools | $4,657 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| Brother's Keeper | $2,285 | Johnson City, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| Nisonger Children's Hospital | $2,500 | Johnson City, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| Moutain Region Speech Hearing Cente | $250 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| Sullivan County Schools | $1,400 | Blountville, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| Hawkins Co Board Of Education | $2,495 | Rogersville, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2016 |
| Greater Kingsport Family Ymca | $10,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Assistance With Special Needs Population Program. | 2015 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | $2,100 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Assistance For Children With Developmental Issues. | 2015 |
| Dobyns-bennett Hs | $1,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Recreational And Sporting Activities For Special Athletes. | 2015 |
| Small Miracles | $2,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Equine-assisted Activities And Therapies To Those With Physical Emotional, Social Special Needs. | 2015 |
| Kennedy Elementary | $2,500 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide A Sensory Room For Children With Limited Communication And Behavioral Difficulty. | 2015 |
| Miller Perry Elementary | $2,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | To Provide Standup Desk For Children With Adhd & Other Sensory Issues. | 2015 |
| Friends | $1,000 | Johnson City, TN, US | To Aide In The Enhancement Of The Quality Of Life For People With Down Syndrome. | 2015 |
| Steinle Comm | $3,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Providing Events For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing. | 2015 |
| Younglife | $2,000 | Kingsport, TN, US | Provide Young People With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities The Chance To Experience Fun And Adventure. | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 58-1969597 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 301 LOUIS ST STE 305 Kingsport, TN 37660-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Palmer Center Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Jacki Wolfe |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Leanne Potente |
| Member | Brenda Whitten |
| Member | Angie Vermilliom |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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