The William B Stokely Jr Foundation
Historical FunderKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 35-6016402 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $18,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM B STOKELYIII |
|---|---|
| Address | 11309 STATION WEST DRIVE SUITE 27, KNOXVILLE TN 37934 |
| Phone | 8659664878 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
5% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | College education | $205,000 |
| Berry College Inc | Mount Berry, GA | Scholarship fund | $35,000 |
| Christian Academy of Knox | Knoxville, TN | Education | $30,000 |
| First Baptist Church Concord | Knoxville, TN | Religious | $30,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's | Knoxville, TN | Children's medical svcs | $18,000 |
| Cocke County Relief Fund | Newport, TN | Community | $10,000 |
| Covenant Health | Knoxville, TN | Health services | $10,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Knoxville, TN | Disability ministry | $10,000 |
| Stokely Memorial Library | Newport, TN | Community ministry | $10,000 |
| Mission of Hope | Knoxville, TN | Community ministry | $5,000 |
| Smoky Mountain Children's Home | Sevierville, TN | Community ministry | $5,000 |
| Concord Christian School | Knoxville, TN | Education | $1,000 |
| Museum of Appalachia | Norris, TN | Historic preservation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Great Smoky Mtn Nati | Kodak, TN | Land conservation | $1,000 |
| Pat Summit Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Health services | $1,000 |
| Dogwood Arts Festival | Knoxville, TN | Art education | $250 |
| Keep Knoxville Beautiful | Knoxville, TN | Community conservation | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $372,450 | 17 |
| 2023 | $317,954 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100937
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6016402
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.