Private foundation · EIN 62-1706760 · Greeneville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bartlett-Patterson Corporation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Tennessee. The foundation accepts applications (See the attached memo answering this question.) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $164K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee. Stated restrictions: See the attached memo answering this question.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$164K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
See the attached memo answering this que
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

See the attached memo answering this question. Contact: C Ray Adams, 119 S Main Street, Greeneville, Tn, 4236390151 Deadlines: See the attached memo answering this question. Restrictions: See the attached memo answering this question.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 17 of 18 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls ClubGreeneville, TNTo assist young people in the community and to assist in the capital campaign.$75K
Greenevillegreene Co Comm MinisGreeneville, TNTo assist individuals in need.$24K
Greenevillegreene County LibraryGreeneville, TNAcquire books for the library$10K
Jc Morris Family FoundationGreeneville, TNTo provide scholarships$10K
Isaiah 117 HouseGreeneville, TNTo provide care of young people.$7,500
Opportunity HouseGreeneville, TNTo assist those in need of shelter.$5,000
Free Will Baptist Family MinistryGreeneville, TNTo provide care for families.$2,000
Greene County Imagination LibraryChuckey, TNTo promote reading for young children.$2,000
Holston Um Home for ChildrenGreeneville, TNTo provide care of young people$2,000
Mosheim Public LibraryMosheim, TNAcquire books for the library.$2,000
Appa Girl Scout CouncilAfton, TNTo instill values in youth and build character.$1,500
Boy Scouts of AmericaJohnson City, TNTo instill values in youth and build character.$1,500
Greenevillegreene County MuseumGreeneville, TNPromote Greene County history.$1,500
Young LifeGreeneville, TNTo promote faith in young people$1,500
Child Advocacy Center for 3rd Judicial SystemMosheim, TNTo provide support for children.$1,000
United WayGreeneville, TNTo assist those in need.$1,000
YMCAGreeneville, TNAssist individuals in community.$1,000

About this foundation

Bartlett-Patterson Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greeneville, Tennessee, administered in care of C Ray Adams, 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.

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Does Bartlett-Patterson Corporation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See the attached memo answering this question. Deadlines: See the attached memo answering this question..

How much does Bartlett-Patterson Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $164K across 18 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Bartlett-Patterson Corporation give?

Tennessee (18 grants), per its latest filing.

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