Wallace Foundation
Accepts applications
Wallace Foundation is a private foundation in Morristown, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,375 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,375
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$133,213
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $174,750 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,340 | 31 | $4.3 million |
| 2023 | $174,750 | 58 | $181,273 |
| 2024 | $165,375 | 51 | $133,213 |
How to apply
| Contact | Doyle M Wallace P O Box 6004, Morristown, TN 37815-6004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 586-5650 |
| What to submit | No specific form authorized or required |
| Restrictions | Subject to final approval by officers |
What Wallace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 33 | $99,875 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Sem | Foundation board corpus | $30,000 |
| Nolachucky Baptist Assoc Dis Relief | Donation | $16,300 |
| United Way of Hamblen County | General fund | $16,000 |
| Vol Chapt of Army Aviation Assoc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lakeway Fca | General fund | $8,000 |
| Challenge Golf Association | General | $6,000 |
| All Others | General fund | $5,575 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General | $4,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
| Carson Newman University | Wallace scholarship | $2,500 |
| Daily Bread Community Kitchen | General | $2,500 |
| Liberty University | Donation | $2,500 |
| Love Worth Finding Ministries | Donation | $2,500 |
| Mid America Seminary | General | $2,500 |
| Run for Holland Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
| American Family Association | General | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Family Research Council | Donation | $2,000 |
| First Love on Main | General | $2,000 |
| Friends of Mission | General | $2,000 |
| Go Tell Ministries | General | $2,000 |
| GSM Council Boys Scouts of America | General | $2,000 |
| Lakeway Christian Schools | Donation | $2,000 |
| Alpha Baptist Church | Donation | $1,500 |
| Bridgeport Free Will Baptist Church | Donation | $1,500 |
| Bridges International | Donation | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Baptist Church | Donation | $1,500 |
| Focus on the Family | Donation | $1,500 |
| Hillsdale College | General | $1,500 |
| Kingswood Home for Children | General | $1,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| TN Baptist Missions Board | Donation | $1,500 |
| Valley Grove Baptist Church | Donation | $1,500 |
| Family Talk | Donation | $1,500 |
| Morristown Rotary Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Pathway to Victory | Donation | $1,500 |
| Tapestry for Women Inc | Donation | $1,500 |
| Via - T Jolley | Donation | $1,500 |
| Austin Peay State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lakeway Casa | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doyle M Wallace
- Robin W Dawson
- Lisa W Trusler
Questions people ask
Does Wallace Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wallace Foundation give?
$165,375 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Wallace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Doyle M Wallace (President), Robin W Dawson (Treasurer) and Lisa W Trusler (Secretary).
What does Wallace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.