How to apply
Please visit the organization's website at www.lafollettemedicalfoundation.org to obtain the grant application Contact: Lafollette Medical Foundation, Po Box 128, Jacksboro, Tn, 4239126963, GRANTS@LAFOLLETTEMEDICALFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: In order to be eligible for a grant from the foundation, an organization must qualify for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and must not be a private foundation as defined by section 509(a) of the code, or it must be a public instrumentality. Grants may not be made to individuals. The foundation may make grants to organizations providing services to campbell county, tn residents for the following purposes: Health services, preventative illness, children health and well-being, senior safety and wellness and any health program that has merit and is related to the fo…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lafollette Police DepartmentLafollette, TN | Safety equipment | $179K |
| City of Lafollette Fire DepartmentLafollette, TN | Fire protection for the city of lafollette | $120K |
| Campbell County Senior CitizensLafollette, TN | Home delivered meals for eligible seniors | $69K |
| Open Arms Ministry Food PantryJacksboro, TN | Food purchases | $50K |
| Campbell County Children's CenterLafollette, TN | Health education/prevention program | $44K |
| Campbell County Board of EducationJacksboro, TN | Influenza vaccination program, jellico high school athletic personal trainer | $35K |
| Pinnacle Resource CenterJacksboro, TN | Outreach programs in campbell county | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Tn ValleyKnoxville, TN | Health and lifestyle program | $25K |
| Springs of Life Recovery CenterJellico, TN | Recovery center for men | $25K |
| Catholic Charities of East TennesseeKnoxville, TN | Pregnancy help center | $22K |
| CASA of Campbell CountyJacksboro, TN | Medical, psychological, & educational services for abused & neglected children in the juvenile court of campbell county | $20K |
| East Tennessee Human Resources AgencyKnoxville, TN | Senior safety and wellness support | $15K |
| Senior Citizens Home AssistanceKnoxville, TN | Equitable access financial aid program | $10K |
| Campbell County Health CouncilJacksboro, TN | Community health | $9,500 |
| Food Life Services of Cambell CoLafollette, TN | Expanded nutritional distribution | $5,000 |
| Campbell County Rural Fire ServiceLafollette, TN | Fire protection for campbell county | $4,290 |
| Campbell County Christian AcademyLafollette, TN | A sound heart: aed purchase & cpr/aed training | $4,120 |
| Lafollette Rescue SquadLafollette, TN | Swift water rescue team development | $3,000 |
About this foundation
Lafollette Medical Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Jacksboro, Tennessee, administered in care of Burgin H Wood MD, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lafollette Medical Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please visit the organization's website at www.lafollettemedicalfoundation.org to obtain the grant application Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Lafollette Medical Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $670K across 18 grants, a median of $24K.
Where does Lafollette Medical Foundation Inc give?
Tennessee (18 grants), per its latest filing.
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