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Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First Tn Bank Plaza Tower is a private trust based in KNOXVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $862K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First Tn Bank Plaza Tower has made 113 grants totaling $729K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $150K in 2021 to $292K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First Tn Bank Plaza Tower reported 113 individual grants totaling $729,300 between 2021 and 2024 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $4,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,000 and $8,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $40,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $323,951 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TN, which received 112 of the 113 grants on record (99 percent). Of its 32 distinct grantees, 88 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Central Baptist Church Of ($100,000), Interfaith Health Clinic ($92,000) and Knoxville Habitat For ($56,000).
Computed from 113 individual grant records (2021–2024) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 2 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First Tn Bank Plaza Tower is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 113 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CO.
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First Tn Bank Plaza Tower has distributed a total of $729K across 113 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
The application deadline is JUNE 30 OF CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. See grant policy - contact the foundation for a copy.
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First Tn Bank Plaza Tower is headquartered in KNOXVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Ellen Roddy Mitchell | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Rosser | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Bryant Executive Vice Presid | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
113
Total Giving
$729K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers BigGENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2024 |
| Central Baptist Church OfLEADERSHIP TRAINING AND | Knoxville, TN | $40K | 2024 |
| Interfaith Health ClinicPATIENT CARE | Knoxville, TN | $38K | 2024 |
| Knoxville Habitat ForHOME CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS | Knoxville, TN | $23K | 2024 |
| Knox County AssociationMISSIONS SUPPORT | Knoxville, TN | $22K | 2024 |
| Young LifeOUTREACH TO TEENAGERS - | Knoxville, TN | $15K | 2024 |
| Emerald Youth FoundationLEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR | Knoxville, TN | $13K | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities OfSENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING AND | Knoxville, TN | $11K | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Food BankPURCHASE OF FOOD | Maryville, TN | $10K | 2024 |
| Tn Baptist Adult HomePURCHASE OF VAN FOR GROUP | Brentwood, TN | $10K | 2024 |
| Remote Area MedicalCOMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS | Rockford, TN | $10K | 2024 |
| Operation InasmuchCOMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS | Knoxville, TN | $8K | 2024 |
| Carson-Newman UniversityVOCATIONAL MINISTRY | Jefferson City, TN | $8K | 2024 |
| King College IncSCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | Bristol, TN | $8K | 2024 |
| Johnson UniversitySCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | Knoxville, TN | $8K | 2024 |
| Baptist CollegiateCAPITAL PROJECTS | Knoxville, TN | $8K | 2024 |
| Volunteer Ministry CenterHOUSING SUPPORT, REFUGE, | Knoxville, TN | $8K | 2024 |
| Knoxville-Knox CountyACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT FOR | Knoxville, TN | $8K | 2024 |
| The Salvation ArmyEMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | Knoxville, TN | $6K | 2024 |
| Senior Citizens HomeFACILITIES IMPROVEMENT | Knoxville, TN | $6K | 2024 |
| Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy Of RidingPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lenoir City, TN | $4K | 2024 |
| Mental Health AssociationOUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO | Knoxville, TN | $4K | 2024 |
| The Ladies Of CharityFOOD PANTRY | Knoxville, TN | $4K | 2024 |
| Focus Group PrisonFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO | Knoxville, TN | $4K | 2024 |
| Knoxville Inner City Kids OutreachMEETING SPACE | Knoxville, TN | $4K | 2024 |
| Cerebral Palsy Housing CorporationCOMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS | Knoxville, TN | $4K | 2024 |
| Cerebral Palsy CenterOPERATIONAL | Knoxville, TN | $2K | 2024 |
| Breakthrough CorporationAUTISM SUPPORT | Knoxville, TN | $2K | 2024 |