Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated
BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS (BVI) SUPPORTS THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA) AND THE THE PEOPLE OF THE TVA SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS INCLUDING FUNDING FOR ROBOTICS EDUCATION AND COMPETITIONS, STEM EDUCATION AT SCHOOLS WITHIN THE TVA SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS. BVI PROVIDES A VOLUNTEER STAFF TO SUPPORT THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA)-OWNED VISITOR CENTERS, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS. IT ALSO PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS HAVING SHARED INTEREST.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.7M
+20.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$231K
+54.6% YoY
About Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $827K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,713,059 | $22,156,909 | $19,137,781 |
| Revenue | $5,131,429 | $5,263,171 | $4,185,882 |
| Expenses | $4,851,016 | $3,947,790 | $2,941,048 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $826,946 | $597,307 | $299,593 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Battelle Education ($750,000), Tennessee Valley Robotics ($300,000), Tva Retirees Association (tvara) ($214,925).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TVA RETIREES ASSOCIATION (TVARA) KNOXVILLE, TN | PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROJECTS. | $214,925 |
| BATTELLE EDUCATION COLUMBUS, OH | PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT STEM MINI GRANTS. | $750,000 |
| TENNESSEE VALLEY ROBOTICS HIXSON, TN | PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ROBOTICS IN EDUCATION. | $300,000 |
| TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY KNOXVILLE, TN | PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT MEMPHIS RELATED PROJECTS WITH MOORE TECH. | $56,108 |
| CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROVIDE FUNDING TO UPGRADE MUSEUM. | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN LEGION CUNNINGHAM, KY | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH GIGGY | VICE CHAIRMAN | 4 | $10,800 |
| BRUCE SCHOFIELD | CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| RALPH RODGERS | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JANET HERRIN RESIGNED 91224 | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JOHN HOSKINS | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| TIM CORNELIUS | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| WAYNE POPPE | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| KATHERINE BLACK | PRESIDENT | 15 | $189,000 |
| DENISE SCHLOSS | CFO | 20 | $189,278 |
| MARK GOFF | PRODUCTION ENGINEER | — | — |
| VAN MILLER | MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST | — | — |
| AARON WEBB | ELECTRICAL ENGINEER | — | — |
| FRANK BARBER | NEW SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER | — | — |
| THOMAS NORTHERN | MECHANICAL ENGINEER | — | — |
| SUSAN SELF | NEA PROGRAM MANAGER | 50 | $121,441 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated?
Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $26.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated?
As of 2024, Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated holds $26.7M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated operate?
Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated has awarded grants in Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee.
What size grants does Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated award?
In 2024, Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated awarded 6 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $231K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated's EIN?
Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1204440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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