Bella Vista Foundation
Invitation OnlyBristol, Virginia · EIN 27-2313963 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$957K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Norton | Norton, VA | Gary F. adams memorial tennis courts | $250,000 |
| Healing Hands Health Center | Bristol, TN | General operations | $125,000 |
| Virginia Athletics - Friends | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $100,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Founda | Richmond, VA | General operations | $100,000 |
| Virginia Athletics - Jpj | Charlottesville, VA | Jpj gift agreement | $87,500 |
| YWCA Netn and Swva | Bristol, TN | General operations | $60,000 |
| Virginia Athletics - Scholarships | Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship funding | $53,500 |
| Symphony of the Mountains | Kingsport, TN | General operations | $50,000 |
| William King Museum | Abingdon, VA | General operations | $50,000 |
| Uva Wise | Wise, VA | Summer football scholarships | $25,000 |
| Virginia Highlands Festival | Abingdon, VA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music | Bristol, TN | General operations | $15,000 |
| Ballad Health Foundation | Johnson City, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Napoleon Hill Foundation | Wise, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Bristol Ballet | Bristol, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $957,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $864,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,422,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349103658
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2313963
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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