Private foundation · Knoxville
Bailey Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 19 totaling $1.3 million
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $75,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Franklin County · plus 19 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “We are a private educational facility providing educational...”; “Planning, development and construction of a general recreation...”
- Funds new groups?
- 63% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 12 of 19.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $1.3M | 19 |
| 2023 | $375K | $178K | 17 |
How to apply
- Contact
- J todd ellis co steiner ellis pllc · Knoxville · 8652123800
- What to send
- Written request stating amount and purpose of request, most recent audited financial statements, and copy of tax exempt ruling
- Deadlines
- May 31, november 30
Next one: Nov 30, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Only to 501(c)(3) organizations; preference given to organizations in the East Tennessee area.
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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- Ann Haslam BaileyPresident & director
- Stephen W BaileyVice president & director
- J Todd EllisSecretary, treasurer & dir
- Whitfield BaileyDirector
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
- The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts...
- The mission of big ears is to collaborate with artists, audiences, and communities to create joyful,...
- The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their...
- To support individuals and charitable organizations in East Tennessee by providing educational and...
- To support church operations and ministries.
- To raise up a large number of urban youth to love jesus christ and become effective leaders who help renew...
- Knox youth sports organizes and operates baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, and lacrosse...
- The purpose of the Knoxville museum of art is to support and promote public interest, awareness, knowledge...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb School of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | We are a private educational facility providing educational services for... | $496K |
| Lakeshore Park | Knoxville, Knox County | Planning, development and construction of a general recreation public park... | $200K |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, Knox County | The purpose of the Knoxville museum of art is to support and promote public... | $187K |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Zoo Knoxville's mission is to deliver dynamic guest experiences while... | $124K |
| Big Ears Festival | Knoxville, Knox County | The mission of big ears is to collaborate with artists, audiences, and... | $75K |
| Arts & Culture Alliance | Knoxville, Knox County | The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a... | $45K |
| Boy Scouts of America Trust | Knoxville, Knox County | The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make... | $30K |
| Metro Drug Coalition | Knoxville, Knox County | Our mission is to improve the health of the greater Knoxville community by... | $30K |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | To raise up a large number of urban youth to love jesus christ and become... | $10K |
| Knox Youth Sports Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Knox youth sports organizes and operates baseball, softball, basketball,... | $10K |
| Knoxville Opera Company | Knoxville, Knox County | To provide the residents of East Tennessee with the highest quality,... | $10K |
| Young-Williams Animal Center of East TN | Knoxville, Knox County | The mission of young-williams animal center of East Tennessee is to lead the... | $7,500 |
| St John's Cathedral | Knoxville, Knox County | St. Johns cathedral shares and spreads love as exemplified by jesus christ.... | $7,250 |
| Cherokee Country Club Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | To support individuals and charitable organizations in East Tennessee by... | $5,000 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Parkwest medical center provides quality healthcare, in alignment with... | $5,000 |
| The Hope Well Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Our mission is to provide financial assistance for those needing... | $5,000 |
| The Pellissippi State Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | The pellissippi state foundation exists to develop friends and funds for... | $5,000 |
| University of the South | Sewanee, Franklin County | The university of the south is an institution of the episcopal church... | $5,000 |
| Church of the Ascension | Knoxville, Knox County | To support church operations and ministries. | $2,500 |