How to apply
Letter not exceeding two pages in length, including description of project, budget requirements and evidence of tax-exempt status Contact: Thomas D McGlothlin, 1005 Glenway Avenue, Bristol, Va, 2766455370 Deadlines: None 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
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
Top 24 of 25 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian College of PharmacyOakwood, VA | Continued efforts to renovate Oakwood VA | $175K |
| Appalachian School of LawGrundy, VA | Deficit reduction assistance | $105K |
| William King Art CenterAbingdon, VA | Support of McGlothlin Exhibition Series | $100K |
| Crossroads Medical MissionBristol, VA | Office construction & renovation | $70K |
| King UniversityBristol, TN | Financial support for needed capital improvements | $70K |
| Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KY | Assist wrenovation of Alumni Center | $50K |
| Paramount TheatreBristol, TN | Purchase high resolution projector | $50K |
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | McGlothlin International Teaching Fellows Program | $50K |
| Boys Girls Club of Central AppalaGrundy, VA | Support Workforce Development-STEAM | $45K |
| Sunset Holler IncRichmond, VA | Capital campaign | $40K |
| Emory Henry CollegeEmory, VA | Lighting replacement in Center for the Arts | $27K |
| Theatre BristolBristol, TN | To pay down debt owed for Cameo Theater | $25K |
| Buchanan County Historical SocietyVansant, VA | Renovation of historic property | $20K |
| George C Marshall FoundationLexington, VA | Support upgrade to audio-visual systems | $15K |
| Grundy Fire DepartmentGrundy, VA | Assist with purchase of 2025 Ford F-350 | $15K |
| Clinic at Community Health of NrvChristiansburg, VA | Capital campaign towards new facility construction | $10K |
| Garden United Methodist ChurchMavisdale, VA | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Morrison SchoolBristol, VA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Bristol BalletBristol, VA | Assist with replacement of studio flooring | $3,000 |
| Birthplace of Country MusicBristol, VA | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Bristol Humane SocietyBristol, VA | Capital campaign | $2,500 |
| Healing HandsBristol, TN | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| United Way of Bristol VatnBristol, TN | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Holly Help Spay NueterBristol, VA | Operating budget | $744 |
By state: Virginia 18 · Tennessee 6 · Kentucky 1
About this foundation
McGlothlin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bristol, Virginia, administered in care of Thomas D McGlothlin, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does McGlothlin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter not exceeding two pages in length, including description of project, budget requirements and evidence of tax-exempt status Deadlines: None.
How much does McGlothlin Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $900K across 25 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does McGlothlin Foundation give?
Virginia (18 grants), Tennessee (6 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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