The William B Stokely Jr Foundation
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and programs in education, religious activity, health services, children’s services, disability ministry, community ministry, and environmental stewardship.
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The William B Stokely Jr Foundation gave $372K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Tennessee. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $372,450
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,909
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,504,690
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William B Stokely Jr Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names William B. Stokely III as the contact. It lists no application form or materials, no deadlines, and no award restrictions. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: William B Stokelyiii
Mailing address: 11309 Station West Drive Suite 27, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: (865) 966-4878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William B Stokely Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Tennessee Foundation ($205K). Together the top 10 received $363K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 77 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 9% to recipients in Georgia. Listed Tennessee recipients include organizations in Knoxville, Newport, Sevierville, and Clinton; the Georgia recipient listed was Berry College in Mount Berry.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William B Stokely Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2020) to $372K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | College Education | $205,000 |
| Berry College Inc Mount Berry, GA | Scholarship Fund | $35,000 |
| Christian Academy of Knox Knoxville, TN | Education | $30,000 |
| First Baptist Church Concord Knoxville, TN | Religious | $30,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's Knoxville, TN | Children's Medical Svcs | $18,000 |
| Cocke County Relief Fund Newport, TN | Community | $10,000 |
| Covenant Health Knoxville, TN | Health Services | $10,000 |
| Joni and Friends Knoxville, TN | Disability Ministry | $10,000 |
| Stokely Memorial Library Newport, TN | Community Ministry | $10,000 |
| Mission of Hope Knoxville, TN | Community Ministry | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,504,690 | $695,467 | $500,492 | $372,450 | 17 | $434,401 | $630,576 | $244,679 |
| 2023 | $3,308,581 | $217,074 | $451,326 | $317,954 | 14 | $384,136 | $151,413 | $220,638 |
| 2022 | $3,542,494 | $286,001 | $454,307 | $310,704 | 14 | $373,141 | $222,478 | $226,266 |
| 2021 | $3,720,974 | $1,336,407 | $436,137 | $278,202 | 14 | $360,586 | $961,728 | $252,107 |
| 2020 | $3,065,756 | $187,466 | $412,351 | $277,654 | 18 | — | $126,185 | $213,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William B Stokely Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for higher education and scholarships, schools, religious organizations, health and children’s services, community programs, and other causes. For example, Berry College describes its work as combining academic study with meaningful work, spiritual and moral growth, and service; Covenant Health says it supports community health regardless of patients’ ability to pay. Mission of Hope describes its purpose as providing aid to poverty-stricken rural Appalachia, while Keep Knoxville Beautiful says it works to improve quality of life through beautification and environmental stewardship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $372,450. Grants ranged from $200 to $205,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $205,000 to the University of Tennessee Foundation for college education, $35,000 to Berry College for a scholarship fund, and $30,000 each to Christian Academy of Knox for education and First Baptist Church Concord for religious purposes. Other listed awards included $18,000 to East Tennessee Children’s for children’s medical services, $10,000 each to Cocke County Relief Fund, Covenant Health, Joni and Friends, and Stokely Memorial Library, and $5,000 each to Mission of Hope and Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. The 2024 filing also lists $1,000 to the Museum of Appalachia and $200 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William B. Stokely III as president; Kay H. Stokely as executive vice president and director; William B. Stokely IV, Stacy S. Byerly, Shelley S. Przewrocki, and Clayton F. Stokely as directors; and Nikki Stansell as secretary.
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation is led by William B. Stokely III, President & D since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William B. Stokely III
President & D
President & Director → President & D, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Clayton F. Stokely
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kay H. Stokely
Executive Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelley S. Przewrocki
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacy S. Byerly
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William B. Stokely IV
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nikki Stansell
Secretary
Sectetary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrea A. White (2020) — Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William B Stokely Jr Foundation
How much does The William B Stokely Jr Foundation give each year?
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation gave $372K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $318K across 14 grants.
What is The William B Stokely Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,909, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William B Stokely Jr Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The William B Stokely Jr Foundation give grants?
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (11 grants) and Newport, TN (2 grants).
Does The William B Stokely Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The William B Stokely Jr Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Ministry" (3 grants).
Who are The William B Stokely Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Tennessee Foundation ($205,000), Berry College Inc ($35,000) and Christian Academy of Knox ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William B Stokely Jr Foundation?
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $434K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William B Stokely Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for higher education and scholarships, schools, religious organizations, health and children’s services, community programs, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William B Stokely Jr Foundation?
The filing names William B. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William B Stokely Jr Foundation's EIN?
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6016402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
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