Filmtech Foundation Inc
Filmtech Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morristown, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports 39 grants totaling $131,900, primarily to organizations in Tennessee.
Filmtech Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Filmtech Foundation Inc gave $132K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,900
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,382
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,709,436
- +15.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Filmtech Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1776 Old Oak Lane, Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 748-1938
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Filmtech Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was All Saints Episcopal School ($40K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 164 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 5% to Arizona, 2% to Michigan, 1% to Washington, DC, and less than 1% to Florida, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Filmtech Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2022) to $148K (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food on Foot Foundation Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $15,000 |
| St Patrick's Church Morristown, TN | Provide Funds to Church | $15,000 |
| Food on Foot Foundation Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $10,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $10,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $10,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
| Young Life Prescott, AZ | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School Morristown, TN | Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,709,436 | $487,975 | $132,400 | $131,900 | 39 | $131,900 | $87,975 | $135,725 |
| 2024 | $2,355,089 | $473,161 | $149,027 | $147,775 | 33 | $148,401 | $84,752 | $106,688 |
| 2023 | $2,031,816 | $263,641 | $106,543 | $105,283 | 32 | $105,913 | $60,511 | $92,037 |
| 2022 | $1,875,068 | $225,774 | $63,363 | $62,105 | 34 | $62,734 | $25,145 | $91,943 |
| 2021 | $1,712,873 | $816,110 | $142,209 | $141,000 | 26 | — | $15,506 | $72,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Filmtech Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including a school, youth-serving organizations, a church, and a performing arts company. All Saints’ Episcopal School describes its mission as providing quality academic and spiritual education in a Christian environment that respects students’ diverse backgrounds. Encore Theatrical Company says it uses live performances and educational programs to nurture artistic talent and promote the performing arts in the Lakeway area. The Boys and Girls Club describes its mission as enhancing the quality of its programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $131,900. Grants ranged from $400 to $15,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among the reported grants were $15,000 to Food on Foot Foundation and $15,000 to St. Patrick’s Church, both in Morristown; multiple grants to All Saints Episcopal School, including three reported at $10,000 and others at $5,000; $5,000 each to the Boys and Girls Club and Girls Inc in Morristown; $5,000 to Young Life in Prescott, Arizona; and $3,000 to Encore Theatrical Company in Morristown.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark T. McGarel as president and Renee M. McGarel as secretary.
Filmtech Foundation Inc is led by Mark T. McGarel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark T. McGarel
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee M. McGarel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Filmtech Foundation Inc
How much does Filmtech Foundation Inc give each year?
Filmtech Foundation Inc gave $132K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $148K across 33 grants.
What is Filmtech Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Filmtech Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,382, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Filmtech Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Filmtech Foundation Inc give grants?
Filmtech Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, TN (29 grants), Knoxville, TN (3 grants), Prescott, AZ (2 grants) and Hillsdale, MI (2 grants).
Does Filmtech Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Filmtech Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Mission of 501(C)(3) Org" (31 grants), "Provide Funds to Church" (4 grants) and "Support Mission of 501(C)(3) Org" (3 grants).
Who are Filmtech Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Filmtech Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include All Saints Episcopal School ($40,000 across 5 grants), Food on Foot Foundation ($25,000 across 2 grants) and St Patrick's Church ($18,000 across 4 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Filmtech Foundation Inc?
Filmtech Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Filmtech Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including a school, youth-serving organizations, a church, and a performing arts company. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Filmtech Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Filmtech Foundation Inc's EIN?
Filmtech Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4683868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Filmtech Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Filmtech Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/filmtech-foundation-inc-morg_61ed033f729d4383b855e54199c2a226
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