Grantmaking public charity · EIN 92-2057465
Mountain Ways Inc
Gatlinburg, TN
Mountain Ways Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Gatlinburg, TN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $5.51M in grants paid across 332 grants, with $59.7K in total assets. Its largest grants went to Appalachia Service Project Inc, Ftdd Foundation Inc and Beyond All Borders.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Mountain Ways Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
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.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Service Project Inc | Johnson City, TN | Home Rebuilds in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina | $902,315 |
| Ftdd Foundation Inc | Johnson City, TN | Relief and Recovery for Long-Term Recovery Group Efforts in Upper East Tennessee | $560,000 |
| Beyond All Borders | Candler, NC | Unmet Needs in Nc and Tn Due to Hurricane Helene | $500,000 |
| Holston Habitat for Humanity | Kingsport, TN | Home Rebuilds in Upper East Tennessee | $400,000 |
| The Hope House of Cocke County | Newport, TN | To Provide Support for Opening the Bread Basket Food Pantry for Flood Victims and Lease Payments for 10 Months | $297,500 |
| Nolachuncky Baptist Association Inc | Morristown, TN | Rebuilding of Culverts, Bridges and Driveways in Johnson County, Tn Affected by Hurricane | $233,853 |
| Unicoi County Emergency Medical Services | Erwin, TN | Replacement of Critical Equipment Needed Following Hurricand | $215,078 |
| United Way of East Tennessee Highlands | Johnson City, TN | Appliances for Hurricane New Home Builds | $200,000 |
| The Asheville Police Department Foundation | Asheville, NC | Repalcement of Equipment From Helene, Assistance for Firefighter Boots, Rebuild of a Home | $130,000 |
| Aidnet of Greene County Inc | Greeneville, TN | Relief and Recovery Efforts in Greene County, Tn | $100,000 |
| God's Warehouse | Morristown, TN | To Provide Support for Housing and Appliances for Flood Victims | $75,000 |
| Newport Rescue Squad | Newport, TN | New Truck Needed Following Hurricane/Floods | $70,000 |
| Serenity Pointe Inc | Dunlap, TN | Rebuild of a Home Destroyed by Helene | $52,000 |
| Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department | Hartford, TN | To Provide Support for the Rescue of Flood Victims, Replacement of Equipment | $45,000 |
| Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department | Parrottsville, TN | To Provide Support for the Rescue of Flood Victims, Replacement of Equipment | $25,000 |
| Del Rio Volunteer Fire Department | Del Rio, TN | To Provide Support for the Rescue of Flood Victims, Replacement of Equipment | $25,000 |
| Cosby Volunteer Fire Department | Cosby, TN | To Provide Support for the Rescue of Flood Victims, Replacement of Equipment | $25,000 |
| Centerview Volunteer Fire Department | Newport, TN | To Provide Support for the Rescue of Flood Victims, Replacement of Equipment | $25,000 |
| Parrottsville Volunteer Fire Department | Parrottsville, TN | To Provide Support for the Rescue of Flood Victims, Replacement of Equipment | $25,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Newport Foundation | Newport, TN | Recovery Efforts for the Newport Library | $15,000 |
The 20 largest of 332 grants listed on the return. 312 grants to individuals ($1.56M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Mountain Ways Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Mountain Ways Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Mountain Ways Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $5,513,296 in grants paid (332 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Mountain Ways Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Appalachia Service Project Inc (TN), $902K, Ftdd Foundation Inc (TN), $560K, Beyond All Borders (NC), $500K, Holston Habitat for Humanity (TN), $400K and The Hope House of Cocke County (TN), $298K.