Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Grants are not intended to become part of an organization's annual budget.
  • Not eligible: Less than 10% of the organization's budget should be spent on administration.

Overview

The United Company Foundation, established in 1986, provides grants to support charitable organizations in Bristol, VA, Bristol, TN, and Southwest Virginia. This private non-profit focuses on areas such as food, shelter, education, the arts, health, and youth services, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and innovative approaches. By prioritizing accountability and measurable outcomes, the Foundation aims to foster long-term improvements in the community it serves.

The Foundation is a private non-profit entity providing grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
We apply innovative approaches to achieve positive measurable outcomes while using accountability and evaluation measures when contributing to the long term improvements of our community.

Eligibility

The Foundation provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.

Ineligibility

Grants are not intended to become part of an organization's annual budget. Less than 10% of the organization's budget should be spent on administration.

What The United Company Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
102
Total given
$2.56M
Median grant
$16K
Range
$18–$236K
  • By dollars: Virginia 65%, Tennessee 26%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Bristol, VA; Bristol, TN; Abingdon, VA.
  • 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Feeding America Southwest Virginia · Salem, VA

    Mobile food pantry assistance

    $125K

  • Johnson University · Knoxville, TN

    Education - tuition

    $112K

  • Boys and Girls Club of Central Appalachia · Grundy, VA

    Support stem, simulated workforce programs; academic assistance & enrichment programs

    $100K

  • Foundation for Educational and Developmental Opportunities Inc · Bristol, VA

    Expansion project-$50,000; tuition grant fund-$50,000

    $100K

  • Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine · Blacksburg, VA

    Scholarship fund for medical students at vcom who commit to practice in southwest va

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Food
  • Hunger
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Healthcare
  • Youth programs
  • Community services

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