The United Company Foundation
Accepts applications
The United Company Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $15,628 and the largest $236,334. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$15,628
- Largest grant$236,334
- Assets$58.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 109 | $49.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 96 | $55.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 102 | $58.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rose Hurley Mountain Mission School 1760 Edgewater Drive, Grundy, VA 24614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 791-1514 |
| What to submit | Applicants must have previously applied to, and received an official notification of acceptance from, an accredited university or college in the united states. Applications must be submitted using the foundation's scholarship application form. The following items must be included: official high school or college transcript, financial aid award letter, student aid report from fafsa, and official school invoice and class schedule. All scholarship requests for the spring semester must also include a copy of the student's grades from the fall (either an official grade report or a transcript from the school). Students must reapply for a scholarship each year. |
| Deadlines | Deadlines for applications are july 1 for fall semester and december 1 for spring semester. |
| Restrictions | The scholarship program supplements financial aid and other support to help cover the cost of college tuition, fees, room and board, books, and supplies. Students must be enrolled with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Students may request a maximum of $15,000 per year. Students must be enrolled at mountain mission school, grundy, va (MMS) from grades 9 through 12 to be eligible for support. Scholarships are given for the benefit of individual students who have no relationship to disqualified persons. Students must demonstrate financial need by qualifying for a federal pell grant. Students must accept any federal direct subsidized loans or perkins loans offered. Students are eligible for 4 consecutive calendar years after graduation from mms. Students should have at least a 3.00 cumulative gpa from mms (on a 4.0 scale) and maintain a 2.75 cumulative gpa in college (on a 4.0 scale). The max for books and supplies per student is $750 for the first semester and $500 thereafter. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The United Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 55 | $1.7 million |
| Tennessee | 22 | $653,302 |
| Maryland | 7 | $57,435 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $39,752 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $36,314 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,020 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $20,851 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $13,645 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,873 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Buchanan County | General support | $236,334 |
| Feeding America Southwest Virginia | Mobile food pantry assistance | $125,000 |
| Johnson University | Education - tuition | $112,094 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Appalachia | Support STEM, simulated workforce programs; academic assistance & enrichment programs | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Educational and Developmental Opportunities Inc | Expansion project-$50,000; tuition grant fund-$50,000 | $100,000 |
| Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Scholarship fund for medical students at vcom who commit to practice in southwest va | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center | Support of clinic expansion and ongoing operation | $94,894 |
| Milligan University | Education - tuition | $84,264 |
| East Tennessee State University | Education - tuition | $74,477 |
| Barter Foundation Inc | General financial support & fund educational & youth programming | $65,000 |
| Crossroads Medical Mission | Fund annual programming | $60,000 |
| Emory and Henry College | Education - tuition | $59,615 |
| Communities in Schools of Applachian Highlands | Coats, shoes, & backpacks for students in need; bristol, va & buchanan county public schools | $56,000 |
| YWCA - Bristol | Scholarships for mcglothlin street childcare center | $55,000 |
| Big Prater Christian Foundation Inc | Financial assistance to property owners impacted by buchanan co floods in feb 2025 | $50,000 |
| Bluefield College | Scholarships for off-site training in christian ministerial leadership classes | $50,000 |
| Healing Hands Health Center Inc | Dental program for working, uninsured in ne tn, sw va | $50,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | Education - tuition | $37,436 |
| Buchanan County Schools | Fund transportation, lodging, meals, etc. For hs students to visit college campuses, tour classes, etc. | $35,000 |
| Individual | Education - tuition | $31,752 |
| Feeding My Sheep Inc | Provide food assistance in sw va where poverty is high and destructive | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of Wise County Incorporated | Provide food assistance in wise county | $30,000 |
| Salisbury University | Education - tuition | $25,752 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Scholarships for needy students | $25,000 |
| Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens | Support work to improve quality of life for older & disabled individuals | $25,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music Alliance | Support for continuation of museum's extensive educational resource project | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Sequoyah Council | Sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett | $25,000 |
| Bristol Faith in Action | Direct financial assistance for families in critical need & diaper ministry | $25,000 |
| Community School of Naples | Performing arts program | $25,000 |
| Friends of Honaker | Install tennis, pickleball and basketball courts | $25,000 |
| Haven of Rest Rescue Mission of Bristol | Funding for wiring repair and heating/cooling units | $25,000 |
| King University | Internship and professional development programs | $25,000 |
| Milligan University | Implementation costs for health science classroom | $25,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc | Fund emergency fuel fund for elderly families in sw va | $25,000 |
| Sullins Academy | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains | Performance sponsorship | $25,000 |
| The Paramount Foundation | Communiy access programming | $25,000 |
| Theater Guild of Buchanan County | Support cultivating art appreciation among children/families in swva region | $25,000 |
| Theatre Bristol | Season sponsorship - services for children & families | $25,000 |
| Trails to Recovery | Creeper trail rebuilding efforts | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James W McGlothlin
- Fay H Street
- Frances G McGlothlin
- Israel O'Quinn
- Danielle Hahne
- Barbara J Bjerke
- Claire Davis
- Julia K Smith
- Lois A Clarke
- Martha McGlothlin Bowman
- David A Street
- Lauren Street Wagner
Questions people ask
Does The United Company Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines for applications are july 1 for fall semester and december 1 for spring semester..
How much does The United Company Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $15,628.
Who runs The United Company Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James W McGlothlin (Chairman/Director Thru 8/6/25), Fay H Street (Chairman/Director), Frances G McGlothlin (Vice Chairman) and Israel O'Quinn (President/Ceo) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The United Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.