The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat
Invitation OnlyBlountville, Tennessee · EIN 85-1246169 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$352K
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia | Grundy, VA | Operations | $45,000 |
| Va Tech Athletic Fund | Blacksburg, VA | Operations | $36,500 |
| Cold Springs Church | Bristol, TN | Operations | $25,250 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $25,000 |
| Mountain Mission School | Grundy, VA | Operations | $18,500 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $17,246 |
| Barter Theatre | Abindgon, VA | Operations | $16,900 |
| Vcom Virginia | Blacksburg, VA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mount Historical Assoc | Piney Flats, TN | Operations | $12,500 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Duffield, VA | Operations | $12,500 |
| Speedway Children's Charities | Bristol, TN | Operations | $11,000 |
| Sunset Hollar Inc | Richmond, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain | Bristol, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Challenge Golf Association | Cleveland, TN | Operations | $7,500 |
| Tennessee State Museum | Nashville, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Serving Orphans Worldwide | Bristol, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Care Center | Greenville, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Literacy Initiative | Bristol, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Aldersgate Methodist Church | Bristol, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Providence Academy | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Holston Home for Children | Greenville, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Peace Center | Langhorne, PA | Operations | $4,900 |
| The Hope Center | Blountville, TN | Operations | $3,000 |
| Symphony of the Mountains | Kingsport, TN | Operations | $3,000 |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries | Hampton, TN | Operations | $3,000 |
| Charity Baptist Church | Blountville, TN | Operations | $3,000 |
| United Way of Bristol | Bristol, TN | Operations | $2,500 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $2,500 |
| Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | Operations | $2,500 |
| YWCA | Bristol, TN | Operations | $2,500 |
| Casa for Kids | Kingsport, TN | Operations | $2,500 |
| Tri Cities Community Breakfast | Kingsport, TN | Operations | $2,500 |
| Alliance Mountain Empire Arts | Bristol, TN | Operations | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Tn | Blountville, TN | Operations | $2,000 |
| A Step Ahead | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Bristol, TN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Washington Co Master Gardnerers | Abingdon, VA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Tri Cities Champions | Bristol, VA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Ranch | Bristol, TN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Baptist Collegiate Ministry | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Bristol Ballet Company | Bristol, VA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Paramount Theatre | Bristol, TN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Morrison School | Bristol, VA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Margeret B Mitchell Spayneuter Clinic | Bristol, VA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Haven of Rest Rescue Mission | Bristol, TN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Young Life | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $750 |
| Pikeville University | Pikeville, KY | Operations | $500 |
| Peo for Women | Des Moines, IA | Operations | $500 |
| National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | Washington, DC | Operations | $500 |
| Grundy Kiwanis Club | Grundy, VA | Operations | $500 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Bristol, TN | Operations | $500 |
| Boones Creek Historical Trust | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $500 |
| Winifred Token Guild | Oil City, PA | Operations | $400 |
| Jericho Shrine Circus | Johnson City, TN | Operations | $350 |
| Historical Soc Was Abingdon | Abingdon, VA | Operations | $350 |
| Gunnings Baptist Church | Blountville, TN | Operations | $350 |
| Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Dept | Blountville, TN | Operations | $300 |
| East Tennessee Crusaders | Bristol, VA | Operations | $300 |
| Overmountain Victory Trail Association | Bristol, TN | Operations | $250 |
| Virginia High School | Bristol, TN | Operations | $200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $351,636 | 64 |
| 2024 | $183,526 | 41 |
| 2023 | $161,621 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602029349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1246169
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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