AI Summary
Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With total grants paid amounting to $1.4 million in 2024 and 11 grantees, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS (BVI) SUPPORTS THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA) AND THE THE PEOPLE OF THE TVA SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS INCLUDING FUNDING FOR ROBOTICS EDUCATION AND COMPETITIONS, STEM EDUCATION AT SCHOOLS WITHIN THE TVA SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS. BVI PROVIDES A VOLUNTEER STAFF TO SUPPORT THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA)-OWNED VISITOR CENTERS, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS. IT ALSO PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS HAVING SHARED INTEREST.
Cause Areas
1
Voluntarism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BATTELLE EDUCATION
Columbus, OH
$2.7M
40%
TENNESSEE VALLEY ROBOTICS
Signal Mountain, TN
$2.1M
32%
TVA RETIREES ASSOCIATION
Knoxville, TN
$1.2M
18%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$61K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED?
No. BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED give?
BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Ohio, and Alabama. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED make each year?
In 2024, BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED fund recently?
In 2024, BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BATTELLE EDUCATION, TENNESSEE VALLEY ROBOTICS, and TVA RETIREES ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED?
BICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS INCORPORATED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.