Willayne E Towe Christian Foundation
Historical FunderKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 20-1796087 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GREGORY D MCMURRY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 22250, KNOXVILLE TN 37933 |
| Phone | 8658065733 |
| GREGMAC13@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT LETTERS SPECIFYING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AND THE AMOUNT DESIRED. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER IF APPLICABLE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO EXEMPT CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS WHO DESIRE FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS PROMOTING THE TEACHINGS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MINISTRIES, PLANTING NEW CHURCHES, ENCOURAGING THE APPLICATION OF BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES IN EVERYDAY LIFE AND HELPING DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE THROUGH STUDIES AND EDUCATION. |
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
13% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Restoration House | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Street Hope Tn | Powell, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Susannah's House | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Widowed Parent Relief Project | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Thrive Ministry | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $7,500 |
| Hand Up for Women | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $7,500 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, TN | General fund | $7,500 |
| Family Promise of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach Inc | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Oak Ridge | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mane Support | Rockwood, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Punchworx | Lakeland, FL | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Cross | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Youth With a Mission | Lousiville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $38,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600279349100130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1796087
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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