Private foundation · Knoxville
Knoxville Tva Employees Credit Union Foundation
In 2025 it gave 50 grants worth $75,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,500. Most often for: “Simply smart grant”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 50 totaling $75,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,500
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Blount County, Sevier County, Roane County, Sullivan County, Hamblen County, Loudon County, Jefferson County and 2 more
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $75,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75K | $75K | 50 |
| 2024 | $60K | $60K | 43 |
| 2023 | $59K | $59K | 41 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Scott BaconVice-chairperson
- Andrea BrackettBoard member
- Lytle RatherBoard member
- Kristi RuleTreasurer
- Christina Feyr BrooksBoard member
- Cid LetsingerChairperson
- Howard RosserBoard member
- Paul IvieSecretary
- Linda WilsonBoard member
- Susan AdkinsBoard member
- Emmette ThompsonBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Simply smart grant (49 grants)
- Simple smart grant (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 50 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 50 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
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