The Unaka Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGreeneville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1530053 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$161K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$336
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS- |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 639-1171 1500 INDUSTRIAL ROAD, GREENEVILLE TN 377453541 |
| Phone | 4236391171 |
| Form and materials | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER CODE SEC. 501(C). THERE ARE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE MATCHING CHARITABLE GIFTS PROGRAM. THOSE DETAILS ARE AVAILALBE UPON REQUEST. |
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
40% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Hornbill Conservation | Bradenton, FL | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $100,030 |
| Pacific Bird Conservancy | Kailua, HI | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $25,000 |
| Greene County YMCA | Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $15,000 |
| Ut Foundation - Matching Contribution | Knoxville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $5,250 |
| Aidnet of Greene County - Matching Contribution | Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $4,050 |
| Greene County Imagination Library | Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Maryville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville | Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society - Matching Contribution | Knoxville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $1,971 |
| Cedar Creek Mission & Outreach - Matching Contribution | Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $950 |
| Compassion International - Matching Contribution | Colorado Springs, CO | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $336 |
| United Way of Greene County - Matching Contribution | Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $240 |
| American Red Cross - Matching Contribution | Boone, IA | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $103 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $100 |
| American Diabetes Association - Matching Contribution | Merrifield, VA | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $53 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital - Matching Contribution | Memphis, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $50 |
| Greene County Humanes Society - Matching Contribution | Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $50 |
| Ivy Pearl Foundation - Matching Contribution | Evanston, IL | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $26 |
| Isiah 117 House Greene County - Matching Contribution | Elizabethton, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $25 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide - Matching Contribution | Raleigh, NC | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $13 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,747 | 20 |
| 2023 | $69,780 | 11 |
| 2022 | $91,140 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102261
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1530053
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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