MOUNTAIN WAYS INC
Gatlinburg, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
92-2057465
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Gatlinburg, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
92-2057465
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
MOUNTAIN WAYS INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with MOUNTAIN WAYS INC can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SHARING AND PRESERVING APPALACHIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE BY GIVING BACK AND LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID AND SUPPORT TO THOSE FACING LOSS FROM NATURAL DISASTERS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT INC
Johnson City, TN
$902.3K
23%
FIRST TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Johnson City, TN
$560K
14%
BEYOND ALL BORDERS
Candler, NC
$500K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$70K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MOUNTAIN WAYS INC?
No. MOUNTAIN WAYS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MOUNTAIN WAYS INC give?
MOUNTAIN WAYS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky. 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 MOUNTAIN WAYS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MOUNTAIN WAYS INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MOUNTAIN WAYS INC make each year?
In 2025, MOUNTAIN WAYS INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MOUNTAIN WAYS INC fund recently?
In 2025, MOUNTAIN WAYS INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT INC, FIRST TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOUNDATION, and BEYOND ALL BORDERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MOUNTAIN WAYS INC?
MOUNTAIN WAYS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.