Private foundation · Knoxville
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 10 grants worth $10.4 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $75,000 to $1 million.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $10.4 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $75,000 to $1 million (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $197,500: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 30% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $21.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.4M | $10.4M | 10 |
| 2023 | $31.1M | $22M | 12 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Susan B Haslam · Knoxville · (865) 384-4178
- 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 (1 grant)
- Support student education (1 grant)
- Education access (1 grant)
- Manage and preserve lakeshore park (1 grant)
- Scholarships and programs (1 grant)
- Support new building construction (1 grant)
- Support students entering college (1 grant)
- TN students preparation for success (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 7 |
From its 2024 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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maryville College | Maryville, Blount County | Scholarships and programs | $200K |
| 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 |