The James W and Frances Gibson McGlothlin Foundation is a private foundation established by James W. McGlothlin, founder and CEO of The United Company, and his wife Frances Gibson McGlothlin. Based in Bristol, Virginia, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on improving communities through philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.7M
+17.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+49.0% YoY
Grant Count
36
+44.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
+3.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Higher Education Support — Scholarships and endowed chairs at universities
- Healthcare — Medical student scholarships and healthcare initiatives
- The Arts — Cultural programming and support
- Youth Services — The Camp for Kids program, which sends foster children, underprivileged and at-risk children to week-long Christian value summer camps providing safe haven environments in nurturing atmospheres
- Capital Projects and Infrastructure Development — Support for community infrastructure improvements
The foundation also provides funding for teaching award funds, leadership forum funds, general support, and responses to current community needs.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are made to preselected charitable organizations by invitation only.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $25,000,000
Average Grant
$111,591
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in:
- Southwest Virginia
- Eastern Kentucky
- Northeast Tennessee
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $61,690,026
- Total Revenue: $9,928,819
- Total Expenses: $5,356,324
- Total Liabilities: $298,000
- Number of Employees: 1
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $51,824,421
- Annual Giving: $2,789,784
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,690,026 | $52,382,939 | $50,108,022 |
| Revenue | $9,928,819 | $2,862,404 | $10,173,528 |
| Expenses | $5,356,324 | $3,850,369 | $3,666,213 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,394,547 | $3,021,179 | $3,256,661 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,922,782 | $2,604,335 | $4,971,587 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,840,300 | $2,481,764 | $2,291,582 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James W. McGlothlin founded the foundation and served as its principal leader. He was the founder and CEO of The United Company and was recognized as Virginia Business Person of the Year in 2022 for his business acumen and extensive philanthropy. McGlothlin passed away in August 2025 at age 85.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES W MCGLOTHLIN | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANCES G MCGLOTHLIN | VICE CHAIRMAN/VP/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ISRAEL D O'QUINN | PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR | 5 | $53,250 |
| BARBARA BJERKE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE DAVIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 10 | $37,500 |
| SAM F EWING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOIS A CLARKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN L KENT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| R BRAD MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTHA MCGLOTHLIN BOWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FAY H STREET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 295 United Ave, Bristol, VA 24201-3389 (also listed as 1005 Glenway Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201)
- Phone: 276-645-1436 or 276-645-1448
- Website: www.themcglothlinfoundation.com
- EIN: 26-3533035
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), ruling year 2009
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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