Fentress County Education and Community Enhancement Foundation
Historical FunderJamestown, Tennessee · EIN 58-1537858 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JO ELLA HANCOCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 Gaudin Avenue, Jamestown TN 38556 |
| Phone | 9312617768 |
| Form and materials | Students must fill out a scholarship application which includes an essay and two recommendations. Applicants are then interviewed and awarded based on the informtion provided in the applications. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Applications are accepted from any resident of Fentress County, TN. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roane State Foundation | Harriman, TN | Community EnhancementDual Enrollment Fees For stu | $3,000 |
| York Agricultural Institute | Jamestown, TN | YAI Track | $3,000 |
| Fentress Senior Center | Jamestown, TN | Senior Prom | $2,000 |
| York Agricultural Institute | Jamestown, TN | Renaissance | $1,500 |
| Fentress County Chamber of Commerc | Jamestown, TN | Community Enhancement | $1,000 |
| York Agricultural Institute | Jamestown, TN | Special Ed Trips | $750 |
| York Agricultural Institute | Jamestown, TN | Cross Country | $500 |
| York Agricultural Institute | Jamestown, TN | Senior Trip for student | $200 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,950 | 13 |
| 2023 | $14,800 | 10 |
| 2022 | $13,520 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1537858
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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