Coal Creek Watershed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Coal Creek Watershed Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$268,044
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,500 | 3 | $234,406 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 6 | $230,675 |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 18 | $268,044 |
How to apply
Coal Creek Watershed Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Coal Creek Watershed Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 18 | $41,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Thacker
- Carol Moore
- Mary Thacker
Questions people ask
Does Coal Creek Watershed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coal Creek Watershed Foundation give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Coal Creek Watershed Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry Thacker (President), Carol Moore (Secretary) and Mary Thacker (Treasurer).
What does Coal Creek Watershed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.