The Unaka Foundation Inc
The Unaka Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greeneville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $160,747, including awards to conservation organizations and organizations serving local community needs.
The Unaka Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Unaka Foundation Inc gave $161K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,747
- +130.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +81.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,037
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $643
- Total assets
- $1,264,277
- -4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (12 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% 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 The Unaka Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says charitable contributions are available to organizations exempt under section 501(c). Application forms and materials are available upon request. The filing also says specific requirements apply to the matching charitable gifts program, with details available upon request.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states there are no deadlines for charitable contributions.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states there are no deadlines for charitable contributions.
- Contact
Application contact: Grants To Charitable Organizations-
Mailing address: 423 639-1171 1500 Industrial Road, Greeneville, TN 37745-3541
Phone: (423) 639-1171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Unaka Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was African Hornbill Conservation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 47 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (62%), Tennessee (22%), and Hawaii (16%). The largest award was to an organization in Florida; other major recipients included organizations in Hawaii and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Unaka Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 20 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $102 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $206K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Hornbill Conservation Bradenton, FL | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $100,030 |
| Pacific Bird Conservancy Kailua, HI | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $25,000 |
| Greene County YMCA Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $15,000 |
| UT Foundation - Matching Contribution Knoxville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $5,250 |
| Aidnet of Greene County - Matching Contribution Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $4,050 |
| Greene County Imagination Library Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Maryville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society - Matching Contribution Knoxville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $1,971 |
| Cedar Creek Mission & Outreach - Matching Contribution Greeneville, TN | To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit. | $950 |
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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 | $1,264,277 | $99,358 | $160,822 | $160,747 | 20 | $160,747 | $8,563 | $73,561 |
| 2024 | $1,325,741 | $11,060 | $70,095 | $69,780 | 11 | $69,780 | $10,770 | $69,284 |
| 2023 | $1,384,776 | $-62,571 | $91,526 | $91,140 | 6 | $91,140 | $9,377 | $71,027 |
| 2022 | $1,538,873 | $775,992 | $205,682 | $205,617 | 10 | $205,617 | $25,967 | $78,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Unaka Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $74K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including conservation, youth programs, food assistance, literacy, and community services. One 2025 recipient, Samaritan’s Purse, describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $160,747. Grants ranged from $13 to $100,030, with a median grant of $643. The largest awards were $100,030 to African Hornbill Conservation, $25,000 to Pacific Bird Conservancy, and $15,000 to Greene County YMCA. Other notable grants included $5,250 to UT Foundation – an individual recipient and $4,050 to Aidnet of Greene County – an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathryn Gamble as president, John Owens as secretary, and Marie Cottingham, Krissy Dealejandroy, and Jason Pratte as directors.
The Unaka Foundation Inc is led by Kathryn Gamble, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn Gamble
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Cottingham
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pratte
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krissy Dealejandro
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Owens
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jill Moyse (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Unaka Foundation Inc
How much does The Unaka Foundation Inc give each year?
The Unaka Foundation Inc gave $161K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 11 grants.
What is The Unaka Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Unaka Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $643, and its average grant was $8,037, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Unaka Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Unaka Foundation Inc give grants?
The Unaka Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (22%) and Hawaii (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greeneville, TN (7 grants) and Knoxville, TN (2 grants).
Does The Unaka Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Unaka Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Unaka Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Unaka Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include African Hornbill Conservation ($100,030), Pacific Bird Conservancy ($25,000) and Greene County YMCA ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Unaka Foundation Inc?
The Unaka Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Unaka Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including conservation, youth programs, food assistance, literacy, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Unaka Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says charitable contributions are available to organizations exempt under section 501(c). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Unaka Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Unaka Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1530053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Unaka Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-unaka-foundation-inc-morg_43bc9b005e8742f08357ec5a680b8bb9
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