Private foundation · EIN 50-0028221 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jesse Gambill Family Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $141K total, median $71K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$141K
Median grant
$71K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bachman Foundation IncCleveland, TNTo further exempt purpose of charity$94K
Tennessee Baptist Childrens Home Attn Beth ErvinBrentwood, TNTo further exempt purpose of charity$47K

About this foundation

Jesse Gambill Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee, administered in care of Sharon Potter, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jesse Gambill Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jesse Gambill Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $141K across 2 grants, a median of $71K.

Where does Jesse Gambill Family Charitable Trust give?

Tennessee (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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