Mission and Values
Based in Bristol, Tennessee, The Bill Gatton Foundation is dedicated to perpetuating the ideals and generous legacy of Bill Gatton by supporting organizations that foster meaningful educational opportunities, effective healthcare and medical treatments, and a thriving region of Kentucky, Upper East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia with expanded access to social and economic success.
Bill Gatton was a hard-working, self-reliant, loyal man of principle, integrity, and honesty. The Bill Gatton Foundation is honored to continue Bill’s legacy by upholding and modeling these values through the bridges it builds.
“Because of the training I had as a young man, I thought making money was very important and I still think it is important, but I have recognized as I have gotten older that there are things more important. I think giving money to the right things is more important than making money.”