Pellett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pellett Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $23,000. 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$36,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$271,022
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $43,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $57,000 | 6 | $253,988 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 8 | $302,051 |
| 2025 | $36,500 | 5 | $271,022 |
How to apply
Pellett 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $24,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fork Shoals Historical Society | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Mountain Alliance | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- N Tracy Pellett
Questions people ask
Does Pellett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pellett Foundation give?
$36,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Pellett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists N Tracy Pellett (Chairman).