The Bill Gatton Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bill Gatton Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $27.1 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1.8 million and the largest $13.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27.1 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1.8 million
- Largest grant$13.2 million
- Assets$1.1 billion
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.0 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.0 million | 5 | $902 million |
| 2024 | $27.1 million | 9 | $1.1 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Billgattonfoundationjpmorgancom C/O Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA 390, Madison Avenue 14th FL, New York, NY 10017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 464-2334 |
| What to submit | No official application. Grant requests should outline the needs and the purposes to which the funds will be utilized. |
| Restrictions | The only restriction is that the contribution must be made to an organization, within the united states or any of its possessions, for purposes described in section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code, including religious, charitable, educational, scientific, testing for public safety, literacy or prevention of cruelty to children or animals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bill Gatton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | $17.5 million |
| Tennessee | 4 | $5.9 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $3.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Education | $13.2 million |
| King University | Education | $5.6 million |
| Alice Lloyd College | Education | $4.0 million |
| Virginia Highlands Community College Educational Foundation | Education | $2.0 million |
| University of Virginia College at Wise | Education | $1.8 million |
| McClean County Public Schools | Education | $265,000 |
| Bristol Tennessee City Schools | Education | $150,000 |
| United Way of Bristol | To support the mission of the organization | $103,608 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | Education | $43,452 |
Officers and trustees
- Danny L Dunn
- Robert Peel
Questions people ask
Does The Bill Gatton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bill Gatton Foundation give?
$27.1 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1.8 million.
Who runs The Bill Gatton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Danny L Dunn (Trustee) and Robert Peel (Trustee & Executive Director).
What does The Bill Gatton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.