Private foundation · Knoxville
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $10.4M · 1 in Blount County
- Typical grant
- $75K to $1M (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $225K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, Blount County · plus 18 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Support new building construction”
- Funds new groups?
- 30% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $21.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.4M | $10.4M | 10 |
| 2023 | $31.1M | $22M | 12 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Susan b haslam · Knoxville · 8653844178
- What to send
- Written request stating amount and purpose of request, most recent audited financial statements and copy of tax exempt ruling.
- Deadlines
- June 30, december 31
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Only to exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, predominantly within Tennessee and ohio
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Susan B HaslamPresident &
- James A Haslam IIIVice pres &
- James B HaslamSecret, trea
- Cynthia Haslam ArnholtDirector
- Whitney H JohnsonDirector
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
- Develop christian leaders
- Support student education
- Education access
- Manage and preserve lakeshore park
- Scholarships and programs
- Support new building construction
- Support students entering college
- Tn students preparation for success
Tennessee organizations it funded
Blount County grants are listed first, then the largest. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Maryville, Blount County | Scholarships and programs | $200K |
| Lakeshore Park Conservancy | Knoxville, Knox County | Manage and preserve lakeshore park | $6.3M |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Develop christian leaders | $2.1M |
| University of TN Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Support college of business | $1M |
| Tennessee State Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | Support new building construction | $250K |
| TN Score | Nashville, Davidson County | TN students preparation for success | $250K |
| Knoxville Preparatory School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Education access | $198K |
| TN Achieves | Knoxville, Knox County | Support students entering college | $75K |
| Webb School of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Student athletic programs | $5,000 |
| Knox Education Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Support student education | $4,100 |