The James W and Frances Gibson Mcglothlin Foundation
Invitation OnlyBristol, Virginia · EIN 26-3533035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$61.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
41% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalacian College of Pharmacy | Oakwood, VA | Pharmacy education to address health-related needs to rural & underserved communities | $1,000,000 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship fund | $626,117 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship fund | $625,991 |
| Mcv Foundation | Richmond, VA | Scholarship funds for medical students | $375,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Establish mcglothlin fellows to faculty fund for training of oncology fellows | $250,000 |
| Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | Assist law school in hiring professors, providing scholarships and increasing bar passage, programming and building | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia | Grundy, VA | Support STEM, simulated workforce programs; academic assistance & enrichment programming | $100,000 |
| Emory & Henry College | Emory, VA | School of business curriculum funding | $100,000 |
| Fellowship Chapel | Bristol, VA | Purchase supplies for flood victims | $100,000 |
| Mountain Mission School Inc | Grundy, VA | Mountain mission school choir program | $100,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Funding for weldon scholarships | $100,000 |
| The Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General support - greatest needs at mayo clinic | $100,000 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Leadership forum fund | $65,342 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Leadership forum fund | $65,342 |
| William & Mary Business School Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Teaching award fund | $62,339 |
| William & Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Teaching award fund | $62,339 |
| Communities in Schools of Appalachian Highlands | Bristol, VA | Coats, shoes & backpacks for students in need | $56,000 |
| Bristol Va Public Schools Education Foundation | Bristol, VA | Student scholarships | $37,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, TN | Camp davey crockett | $25,000 |
| For Zions Sake Ministires Inc | Bristol, TN | Fellowship hall repairs | $25,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains | Kingsport, TN | Donations for musicians affected by hurricane helene | $25,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women & Children | Naples, FL | Serve women & children seeking safety, healing and chance to rebuild lives | $25,000 |
| Enhance Abingdon Foundation | Abingdon, VA | Contribution for playground | $20,000 |
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support - peyton manning children's hospital | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Inc | Hilton Head Island, SC | Funding for jim ferree junior invitational golf tournament | $15,000 |
| Heal Foundation Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General support for programs & services for those with autism | $12,500 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | Bristol, TN | Serve underprivileged children with books | $10,000 |
| Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | Assist law school in hiring professors, providing scholarships and increasing bar passage | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, TN | Sequoyah council capital program - camp davy crockett and general support | $10,000 |
| Highlands Fellowship Church | Abingdon, VA | Global initiative donation | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Bristol | Bristol, TN | Summer camp, afterschool and drowning prevention float 4 life | $10,000 |
| Young Life Collier County | Naples, FL | General fund | $7,500 |
| Backpack Blessings Inc | Grundy, VA | Backpack program of buchanan county, va | $5,000 |
| John Battle High School | Bristol, VA | Funds for backpacks (parent, teacher, student, org) | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assoc Inc | Charlotte, NC | Support 2024 walk fundraiser | $2,000 |
| John Battle High School Choral Boosters Assn | Bristol, VA | Choir donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,156,470 | 36 |
| 2023 | $2,789,785 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532349349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3533035
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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