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Fentress County Education And Community Enhancement Foundation is a private corporation based in JAMESTOWN, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is Joella Hancock. It holds total assets of $962K. Annual income is reported at $1M. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. Grants to organizations and governmental entities for community enhancement in Fentress County Tennessee. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, Fentress County Education And Community Enhancement Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $60K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $18K in 2020 to $14K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $28K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Kentucky. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Grants to organizations and governmental entities for community enhancement in Fentress County Tennessee
Expenses: $12K
To provide Technical and University scholarships to Fentress Co High school students7 students received assistance during the fiscal year 070119 to 063020
Expenses: $7K
Grants to organizations and governmental entities for community enhancement in Fentress County Tennessee. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, KY.
Fentress County Education And Community Enhancement Foundation has distributed a total of $60K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3K.
The application deadline is April 1. Applications are accepted from any resident of Fentress County, TN.
Fentress County Education And Community Enhancement Foundation is headquartered in JAMESTOWN, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Ella Hancock | Executive Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leon Stepp | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Kirby | Vice Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie Linder | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Becky Copeland | Scholarships | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Todd Burnett | Scholarships | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bill Phipps | Scholarships | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandy Blevins | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$43K
Total Assets
$962K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$962K
Grants Paid
$14K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$87K
Distribution Amount
$47K
Total: $880K
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$60K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of The LibraryCommunity Enhancement | Jamestown, TN | $700 | 2023 |
| Fentress County Food BankCommunity Enhancement | Jamestown, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Fentress Senior CenterCommunity Enhancement | Jamestown, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Jamestown RotaryChristmas Shopping Spree for needy families | Jamestown, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Ut ExtensionCommunity Enhancement | Jamestown, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Kurtis BlevinsUniversity Scholarship | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Fentress County ChamberBack to School Bash | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Steve YorkCommunity Enhancement - bowling team | Jamestown, TN | $720 | 2023 |
| York Agriculture InstituteRenaissance Program | Jamestown, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| York InstituteRenaissance Program | Jamestown, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Clarkrange High SchoolRenaissance Program | Jamestown, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Yai Renaissance ProgramRenaissance Program | Jamestown, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Clarkrange RenaissanceRenaissance Program | Clarkrange, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Fentress County Senior CenterCommunity Enhancement | Jamestown, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| York Agricultural InstituteCooking Club 1000Baseball Team 100 CC 300 | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Fentress Co Chamber Of CommerceBack to School Bash | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Deaderick PhillipsUniversity Scholarship | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Cumberland GapCommunity Enhancement | Middlesboro, KY | $750 | 2022 |
| Autumn PhillipsUniversity Scholarship | Clarkrange, TN | $500 | 2022 |
| Spring Chapel CemetaryCommunity Enhancement | Clarkrange, TN | $250 | 2022 |
| Varities Screen PrintingDonations for T-Shirts for Seniors | Cookeville, TN | $2K | 2020 |
| Fentress County Rotary ClubChildrens Christmas Shopping Spree | Jamestown, TN | $2K | 2020 |
| Joshua MolandsUniversity Scholarship | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2020 |
| Deadrick PhillipsUniversity Scholarship | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2020 |
| Joshua LasterUniversity Scholarship | Jamestown, TN | $1K | 2020 |
| Seth LapeerUniversity Scholarship | Cleveland, TN | $1K | 2020 |
| York Agicultural InstituteSpecial Ed Grants | Jamestown, TN | $900 | 2020 |
| Jordan LasterUniversity Scholarship | Jamestown, TN | $500 | 2020 |
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