Private foundation · EIN 62-1518306 · Knoxville, Tennessee

Gene and Florence Monday Foundation

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: 24 grants paid, $230K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee. Stated restrictions: Awards must be used for charitable, religious or educational purposes.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$230K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications are due july 1 but are acce
Assets
$8.8M

How to apply

Grant application form, program description, budget for the program, current financial report, audit for the most recent fiscal year, list of board member and officers of the applicant organization, copy of minutes of board meeting authorizing submission of application, copy of letter of determination of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, copy of irs report 990 for the previous fiscal year, copy of solicitation permit from city of knoxville and tn secretary of state, and most recent annual report Contact: Seth Kehne President, 402 Clyde Street, Knoxville, Tn, 8655250238 Deadlines: Applications are due july 1 but are accepted if rec'd before the grants committee meeting in sept. Restrictions: Awards must be used for charitable, religious or educational purposes.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Interfaith Health ClinicKnoxville, TNProvide affordable medical, dental and mental health care to those without insurance$20K
Street HopeKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$20K
Volunteer Ministry CenterKnoxville, TNSupport programs for the homeless$20K
Boys and Girls ClubKnoxville, TNProgram for youth general fund$13K
Hospitality Pantries Inc FishKnoxville, TNProvide health care for uninsured low income resident$12K
Kim Health CenterKnoxville, TNFree medical care$12K
Cac Mobile MealsKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$10K
Cac Beardsley Community FarmKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$10K
Centro Hispano de East TnKnoxville, TNSupport for latino community$10K
Compassion Closet of East TennesseeKnoxville, TNClothes for those in need$10K
Helping Mama's IncKnoxville, TNCollect items for children ages birth to 14$10K
Knoxville Young LifeMaryville, TNFaith based ministry for middle, high school and college students$10K
Remote Area MedicalRockwood, TNMedical assistance$10K
Safe Families for ChildrenKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$10K
Salvation Army KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNMeet human needs$10K
Knoxville Academy of MedicineKnoxville, TNImprove the health of east tennesseans$8,000
Raising a VoiceKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$7,200
Soar Youth MinistriesKnoxville, TNSupport youth activities$5,000
Yoke Youth MinistriesKnoxville, TNConnects students with adult mentors for afterschool clubs, camps and special events$5,000
Friends of Literacy IncKnoxville, TNImprove adult, child, and family literacy in east tn$4,000
Hope Resource CenterKnoxville, TNSupport for mothers with children$4,000
Ijams Nature CenterKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$4,000
Souls Youth ChoirKnoxville, TNGeneral fund$4,000
Kontaktmission USA Getaway DaysHumboldt, TNGeneral fund$2,600

About this foundation

Gene and Florence Monday Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee, administered in care of Kenneth W Holbert, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Gene and Florence Monday Foundation 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 Gene and Florence Monday Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $230K across 24 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Gene and Florence Monday Foundation give?

Tennessee (24 grants), per its latest filing.

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