Private foundation · EIN 85-1246169 · Blountville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joe W and Frankie Mae Street 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: 64 grants paid, $352K total, median $2,250. 64% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
64
$352K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in TN
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Central AppalachiaGrundy, VAOperations$45K
Va Tech Athletic FundBlacksburg, VAOperations$37K
Cold Springs ChurchBristol, TNOperations$25K
Boy Scouts of AmericaJohnson City, TNOperations$25K
Mountain Mission SchoolGrundy, VAOperations$19K
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TNOperations$17K
Barter TheatreAbindgon, VAOperations$17K
Vcom VirginiaBlacksburg, VAOperations$15K
Rocky Mount Historical AssocPiney Flats, TNOperations$13K
Appalachian Sustainable DevelopmentDuffield, VAOperations$13K
Speedway Children's CharitiesBristol, TNOperations$11K
Sunset Hollar IncRichmond, VAOperations$10K
Boys & Girls Club of the MountainBristol, VAOperations$10K
Challenge Golf AssociationCleveland, TNOperations$7,500
Tennessee State MuseumNashville, TNOperations$5,000
Serving Orphans WorldwideBristol, TNOperations$5,000
Care CenterGreenville, TNOperations$5,000
Appalachian Literacy InitiativeBristol, TNOperations$5,000
Aldersgate Methodist ChurchBristol, TNOperations$5,000
Providence AcademyJohnson City, TNOperations$5,000
Holston Home for ChildrenGreenville, TNOperations$5,000
The Peace CenterLanghorne, PAOperations$4,900
The Hope CenterBlountville, TNOperations$3,000
Symphony of the MountainsKingsport, TNOperations$3,000
Doe River Gorge MinistriesHampton, TNOperations$3,000
Charity Baptist ChurchBlountville, TNOperations$3,000
United Way of BristolBristol, TNOperations$2,500
Childrens Advocacy CenterJohnson City, TNOperations$2,500
Appalachian School of LawGrundy, VAOperations$2,500
YWCABristol, TNOperations$2,500
CASA for KidsKingsport, TNOperations$2,500
Tri Cities Community BreakfastKingsport, TNOperations$2,500
Alliance Mountain Empire ArtsBristol, TNOperations$2,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of TnBlountville, TNOperations$2,000
A Step AheadJohnson City, TNOperations$1,000
The Salvation ArmyBristol, TNOperations$1,000
Washington Co Master GardnerersAbingdon, VAOperations$1,000
Tri Cities ChampionsBristol, VAOperations$1,000
Sunshine RanchBristol, TNOperations$1,000
Baptist Collegiate MinistryJohnson City, TNOperations$1,000
Bristol Ballet CompanyBristol, VAOperations$1,000
Paramount TheatreBristol, TNOperations$1,000
Morrison SchoolBristol, VAOperations$1,000
Margeret B Mitchell Spayneuter ClinicBristol, VAOperations$1,000
Haven of Rest Rescue MissionBristol, TNOperations$1,000
Young LifeJohnson City, TNOperations$750
Pikeville UniversityPikeville, KYOperations$500
Peo for WomenDes Moines, IAOperations$500
National Society Daughters of the American RevolutionWashington, DCOperations$500
Grundy Kiwanis ClubGrundy, VAOperations$500
Faith Lutheran ChurchBristol, TNOperations$500
Boones Creek Historical TrustJohnson City, TNOperations$500
Winifred Token GuildOil City, PAOperations$400
Jericho Shrine CircusJohnson City, TNOperations$350
Historical Soc Was AbingdonAbingdon, VAOperations$350
Gunnings Baptist ChurchBlountville, TNOperations$350
Sullivan County Volunteer Fire DeptBlountville, TNOperations$300
East Tennessee CrusadersBristol, VAOperations$300
Overmountain Victory Trail AssociationBristol, TNOperations$250
Virginia High SchoolBristol, TNOperations$200

By state: Virginia 18 · Tennessee 41 · Pennsylvania 2 · Kentucky 1 · Iowa 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Blountville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Joe W and Frankie Mae Street 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 Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $352K across 64 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundation give?

Virginia (18 grants), Tennessee (41 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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