Public charity · Knoxville
East Tennessee Foundation
In 2024 it gave 250 grants worth $12.3 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 to $38,500. Most often for: “Human services”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 250 totaling $12.3 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $38,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $15,000: the middle grant to the 156 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Jefferson County, Washington County, Greene County, Blount County, Monroe County, Anderson County, Sevier County and 26 more · plus 32 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 62% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 156 of 250.
- Total giving that year
- $15 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15M | $12.3M | 250 |
| 2023 | $21.8M | $16.5M | 238 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Sam AlbrittonTreasurer
- Patsy CarsonDirector
- Amy CatheyDirector
- Kay ClaytonDirector
- Richard DapaahDirector
- Steve M DardenDirector
- Denise J DeanDirector
- Harry GrossDirector
- R Bruce HartmannChair
- Natalie L HaslamLifetime hon
- Susanna HoskinsDirector
- Rocio A HuetDirector
- Adrian JayDirector
- Trudy HughesDirector
- Diondre JacksonDirector
- A David MartinLifetime hon
- Drocella MugoreweraDirector
- Donde PlowmanDirector
- Richard H RobertsDirector
- Stephen RosenDirector
- Matt SchaeferDirector
- Nathaniel ShelsoDirector
- Barrett SimonisDirector
- Kiran Singh SirahDirector
- Karen WalkerVice chair
- David V WhiteLifetime hon
- Stuart WordenLifetime hon
- Kristopher P YarlettDirector
- Keith BarberPresident +
- Angelia NystromVp/chief leg
- Melissa A TschanzCfo
- Katharine KillenVp & coo
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Human services (50 grants)
- Disaster relief (39 grants)
- Arts & culture (35 grants)
- Education (25 grants)
- Youth development (20 grants)
- Medical disciplines (14 grants)
- Health general (13 grants)
- Environmental (7 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 56 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 93 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 78 |
| $100,000 or more | 23 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niswonger Foundation | Greeneville, Greene County | Education | $1.9M |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Philanthropy | $556K |
| The Univ of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Education | $447K |
| Knoxville Symphony Orchestra | Knoxville, Knox County | Arts & culture | $439K |
| University Health System Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Medical disciplines | $437K |
| Sunshine Services | Knoxville, Knox County | Human services | $398K |
| Morgan County Trustee | Wartburg, Morgan County | Education | $327K |
| Rmhc of Knoxville Tennessee Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Health general | $310K |
| Knoxville Habitat for Humanity | Knoxville, Knox County | Housing shelter | $243K |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Youth development | $228K |
| East TN Historical Society Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Arts & culture | $198K |
| Women's Fund of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Philanthropy | $182K |
| Knoxville-Knox County Cac | Knoxville, Knox County | Housing shelter | $177K |
| Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church | Knoxville, Knox County | Religion spiritual | $157K |
| Knoxville-Knox Cty Cac Ofc On Aging | Knoxville, Knox County | Human services | $155K |
| Maryville College | Maryville, Blount County | Education | $155K |
| Knox Education Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Education | $150K |
| Junior Achievement of East TN | Clinton, Anderson County | Youth development | $121K |
| Cancer Support Community East TN | Knoxville, Knox County | Medical disciplines | $120K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the TN Valley | Knoxville, Knox County | Youth development | $106K |
| Roane State Community College Fnd | Harriman, Roane County | Education | $101K |
| Bgc of Greeneville & Greene County | Greeneville, Greene County | Youth development | $100K |
| Appalachian Resour Conserv & Devel | Johnson City, Washington County | Disaster relief | $100K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN | Maryville, Blount County | Food agriculture | $99K |
| Ballad Health Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | Health & education | $95K |
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