Funder directory Tennessee WILLAYNE E TOWE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

Private foundation · KNOXVILLE, TN · EIN 201796087

WILLAYNE E TOWE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$5,000–$10,000

median $7,500

Giving (latest FY)

$107,500

15 grants · FY2025

Assets

$1,435,793

gives in TN, FL, KY

Human services · 27%Housing & shelter · 23%Youth development · 15%Philanthropy · 12%Religion · 8%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT LETTERS SPECIFYING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AND THE AMOUNT DESIRED. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER IF APPLICABLE.

Deadlines: NONE

Restrictions: AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO EXEMPT CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS WHO DESIRE FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS PROMOTING THE TEACHINGS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MINISTRIES, PLANTING NEW CHURCHES, ENCOURAGING THE APPLICATION OF BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES IN EVERYDAY LIFE AND HELPING DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE THROUGH STUDIES AND EDUCATION.

Contact: GREGORY D MCMURRY · PO BOX 22250, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37933 · 8658065733

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
KNOXVILLE INNER CITY KIDS OUTREACH · KNOXVILLE, TN GENERAL FUND $10,000
RESTORATION HOUSE · KNOXVILLE, TN GENERAL FUND $10,000
STREET HOPE TN · POWELL, TN GENERAL FUND $10,000
SUSANNAH'S HOUSE · KNOXVILLE, TN GENERAL FUND $10,000
WIDOWED PARENT RELIEF PROJECT · KNOXVILLE, TN GENERAL FUND $10,000
THRIVE MINISTRY · KNOXVILLE, TN GENERAL FUND $7,500
HAND UP FOR WOMEN · KNOXVILLE, TN GENERAL FUND $7,500
THE CROSS · KNOXVILLE, TN GENERAL FUND $5,000
YOUTH WITH A MISSION · LOUSIVILLE, KY GENERAL FUND $5,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.