The Bill Gatton Foundation
Historical FunderBristol, Tennessee · EIN 62-1266284 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $4,000,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BILLGATTONFOUNDATIONJPMORGANCOM |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA 390, MADISON AVENUE 14TH FL, NEW YORK NY 10017 |
| Phone | 2124642334 |
| Form and materials | NO OFFICIAL APPLICATION. GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD OUTLINE THE NEEDS AND THE PURPOSES TO WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE ONLY RESTRICTION IS THAT THE CONTRIBUTION MUST BE MADE TO AN ORGANIZATION, WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OF ITS POSSESSIONS, FOR PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, TESTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, LITERACY OR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS. |
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
55% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Education | $13,200,000 |
| King University | Bristol, TN | Education | $5,574,796 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Education | $4,000,000 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College Educational Foundation | Abingdon, VA | Education | $2,000,000 |
| University of Virginia College at Wise | Wise, VA | Education | $1,800,000 |
| Mcclean County Public Schools | Calhoun, KY | Education | $265,000 |
| Bristol Tennessee City Schools | Bristol, TN | Education | $150,000 |
| United Way of Bristol | Bristol, TN | To support the mission of the organization | $103,608 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | Bristol, TN | Education | $43,452 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,136,856 | 9 |
| 2023 | $9,045,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349105557
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1266284
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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