Paddison Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Paddison Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $172,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,100 | 21 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $172,000 | 23 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $173,000 | 24 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paddison Foundation Pinnacle Bank T 1111 Northshore Dr Suite 800, Knoxville, TN 37919 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 766-3017 |
| What to submit | Application form can be requested at the above address. |
| Deadlines | Application must be made by january 31 |
What Paddison Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 20 | $157,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville-Zoological Gardens | Educational | $15,000 |
| Fountain City Ministry Center | To further charitable purpose of organization | $14,000 |
| Interfaith Health Clinic | To further charitable purpose of organization | $14,000 |
| Knoxville-Knox County Cac | Mobile meals | $14,000 |
| Friends of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park | To further charitable purpose of organization | $12,000 |
| Susannah's House | To further charitable purpose of organization | $12,000 |
| Wesley House Foundation | To further charitable purpose of organization | $12,000 |
| Maryville College Scholarship Fund | Funding the roger b & evelyn w paddison scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Paul United Methodist Church | To further charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To further charitable purpose of organization | $8,000 |
| Emerald Ave Youth Foundation | To further charitable purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| Focus Group Prison Ministry | To further charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Men of Valor | To further charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| The Covering House | To further charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Young Williams Animal Center | To further charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To further charitable purpose of organization | $4,000 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | To further charitable purpose of organization | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further charitable purpose of organization | $4,000 |
| Assisi House Inc | To further charitable purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Knox County Imagination Library | To further charitable purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| St Jude | To further charitable purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Helping Mamas | To further charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Remote Area Medical (Ram) | To further charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Pedal for Alzheimer's | To further charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Paddison James
- Pinnacle Bank
- David James
- Andrew James
Questions people ask
Does Paddison Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application must be made by january 31.
How much does Paddison Charitable Foundation give?
$173,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paddison Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Paddison James (Co-Trustee/Director), Pinnacle Bank (Co-Trustee), David James (Director) and Andrew James (Director).
What does Paddison Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.