The McGlothlin Foundation
Accepts applications
The McGlothlin Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $900,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$900,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $794,905 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $799,049 | 17 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $794,905 | 15 | $20.3 million |
| 2025 | $900,000 | 25 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas D McGlothlin 1005 Glenway Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 645-5370 |
| What to submit | Letter not exceeding two pages in length, including description of project, budget requirements and evidence of tax-exempt status |
| Restrictions | Worthy causes in higher education health care and the arts in the Southeastern United States with special consideration given to projects located in Southwest Virginia Eastern Kentucky and Northeast Tennessee |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The McGlothlin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 18 | $690,244 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $159,756 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Continued efforts to renovate Oakwood VA | $175,000 |
| Appalachian School of Law | Deficit reduction assistance | $105,000 |
| William King Art Center | Support of McGlothlin Exhibition Series | $100,000 |
| Crossroads Medical Mission | Office construction & renovation | $70,000 |
| King University | Financial support for needed capital improvements | $70,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Assist wrenovation of Alumni Center | $50,000 |
| Paramount Theatre | Purchase high resolution projector | $50,000 |
| Radford University | McGlothlin International Teaching Fellows Program | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Central Appala | Support Workforce Development-STEAM | $45,000 |
| Sunset Holler Inc | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Emory Henry College | Lighting replacement in Center for the Arts | $26,500 |
| Theatre Bristol | To pay down debt owed for Cameo Theater | $25,000 |
| Buchanan County Historical Society | Renovation of historic property | $20,000 |
| George C Marshall Foundation | Support upgrade to audio-visual systems | $15,000 |
| Grundy Fire Department | Assist with purchase of 2025 Ford F-350 | $15,000 |
| Clinic at Community Health of NRV | Capital campaign towards new facility construction | $10,000 |
| East TN State University | Scholarships | $9,756 |
| Garden United Methodist Church | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Morrison School | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Individual | Assist with replacement of studio flooring | $3,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Bristol Humane Society | Capital campaign | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| United Way of Bristol VATN | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operating budget | $744 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas D McGlothlin
- Michael G McGlothlin
- James W McGlothlin - Decd 8-6-2025
Questions people ask
Does The McGlothlin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The McGlothlin Foundation give?
$900,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The McGlothlin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas D McGlothlin (President), Michael G McGlothlin (Secretary) and James W McGlothlin - Decd 8-6-2025 (Treasurer).
What does The McGlothlin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.