How to apply
No special form; format is outlined in grant application policy,. Contact: Nicole Gibbs, 200 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tn, 4237451111, N/A Deadlines: June 1 of each year Restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)(3) public charities in the communities served by (Former) Athens Federal Community Bank.
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
43 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens, TN | Scholarship support | $25K |
| YMCA of AthensAthens, TN | Assistance with Building repair projects | $25K |
| McMinn Education and Community Foundation - Compasion ClosetAthens, TN | Funding to stock clothing and personal care items for each McMinn County public schools | $20K |
| YMCA of AthensAthens, TN | Expansion of the Youth Community Action Project (Y-CAP) for at risk youth | $20K |
| Miracle Lake IncEtowah, TN | Assisting with food costs for program participants | $15K |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University - Love Thy Neighbor ProjectAthens, TN | Funds for back sack program for McMinn County Schools | $15K |
| Englewood Rural Fire DepartmentEnglewood, TN | Purchase of swift water rescue equipment | $12K |
| CASA Cooradoir of TnAthens, TN | Recruitment, screening and training for volunteer advocates | $12K |
| The Hope Center IncAthens, TN | Materials and resources to facilitate Darkness to Light program and transitional housing component of the Domestic Violence Shelter and Sex… | $10K |
| Etowah Rescue SquadEtowah, TN | Purchase of rope rigging rescue equipment | $10K |
| CASA MonroeMadisonville, TN | Recruitment, screening and training for volunteer advocates and expansion of Fostering Futures Program | $8,000 |
| McMinn County Emergency & Rescue SquadAthens, TN | Purchase of QTAC skit system with rescue stokes basket | $7,850 |
| Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church - Etowah Community Food PantryEtowah, TN | Food costs for Etowah Food Pantry | $7,500 |
| Monroe Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department IncMadisonville, TN | Purchase of vehicle stabilization struts rescue equipment | $7,000 |
| Good Faith Clinic IncAthens, TN | Funding for 2026 Community Health Fair | $6,000 |
| Coordinated Charities of AthensAthens, TN | Purchase of food for food pantry | $6,000 |
| Cleveland State Community College FoundationCleveland, TN | Scholarships for workforce development programs | $5,000 |
| The Trousdale School IncCleveland, TN | Funding toward technology systems in vocation training area | $5,000 |
| Morning Star Ministries IncAthens, TN | Funding for practical skills curriculum and supplies | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministry of McMinn County IncAthens, TN | Building materials and subcontracting work for home repair and handicap ramps for low-income homeowners | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region - EtowahCleveland, TN | Expansion of the Great Futures programming at the Etowah TN Unit | $5,000 |
| Let's Read 20Athens, TN | Operational expenses for agency providing free books and literacy resources to children and families of McMinn and Meigs Counties | $5,000 |
| McMinn County Educational and Community FoundationAthens, TN | Purchase books for Imagination Library program | $5,000 |
| The Grace House in AthensAthens, TN | Funding for operations of Homeless/Recovery House in Athens TN | $5,000 |
| Women at the Well MinistriesAthens, TN | Scholarship support for women entering program for assistance with life controlling problems | $5,000 |
| Straightway Ministry IncAthens, TN | Funds to assist with food costs, Supportive services at TCAT and Cleveland State | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcipal - Love PeriodAthens, TN | Purchase of program supplies | $5,000 |
| Etowah Area Senior Center IncEtowah, TN | McMinn County Meals on wheels program | $5,000 |
| McMinn County Senior Citizens IncAthens, TN | Funding for Senior Advocate and Senior Safe at Home program | $5,000 |
| Grace & Mercy Ministries IncAthens, TN | Kitchen equipment and food costs | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Table GracesAthens, TN | Purchase of food for food pantry | $5,000 |
| CASA of Bradley CountyCleveland, TN | Recruitment, screening and training for volunteer advocates | $4,000 |
| Tri-County CenterAthens, TN | Tablets and charging stations to be used by Transition from school to work students and vocational adjustment individuals | $3,010 |
| Lee University (english Language Center)Cleveland, TN | Funding for 5 mentor teachers and instructional materials for adult ESL classes | $3,000 |
| Friends of Etowah Carnegie LibraryEtowah, TN | Support for development of the adult nonfiction collection | $3,000 |
| Keith Memorial United Methodist Church - McMinn County Warming CenterAthens, TN | Funding costs and supplies for Warming Center | $3,000 |
| Polk County Friends of the Library - Imagination LibraryBenton, TN | Purchase books for Imagination Library program | $2,500 |
| Monroe County Imagination LibraryMadisonville, TN | Purchase books for Imagination Library program | $2,500 |
| Meigs-Decatur Friends of the LibraryDecatur, TN | Purchase books for Imagination Library program | $2,500 |
| Keith Memorial United Methodist Church - Nourish One ChildAthens, TN | Funds for back sack program for Athens City Schools | $2,500 |
| Niota United Methodist Church - Food PantryNiota, TN | Funds for food for weekend meal program at Niota Elementary School | $2,500 |
| Eg Fisher Public LibraryAthens, TN | Enhancements to the children's space and weekly Storytime programs | $2,100 |
| New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church Food PantrySweetwater, TN | Purchase of food for food pantry | $2,000 |
About this foundation
Athens Federal Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Athens, Tennessee, administered in care of Jeffrey L Cunningham, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Athens Federal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No special form; format is outlined in grant application policy,. Deadlines: June 1 of each year.
How much does Athens Federal Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $314K across 43 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Athens Federal Foundation give?
Tennessee (43 grants), per its latest filing.
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