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Public charity · Knoxville

Smoky Mountains Hiking Club Incorporated

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $6,500
Typical grant
$6,500 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $6,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Sevier County
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$16,100

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$16K$6,5001
2024$15K$7,5001

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Board and officers

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  • Larry JohnsonPresident
  • Lynn KszosVice president
  • Tim BigelowRecording secretary
  • Patricia WattsTreasurer
  • Randy MitchellCommunications director
  • Scott WalkerMembership secretary
  • Brian MasonDirector
  • Todd LongDirector
  • Will SkeltonDirector
  • Terry MartinDirector
  • Ken WiseDirector
  • Brian WorleyDirector
  • Ryan EdwardsDirector

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

  • Trails forever

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 winnerWherePurposeAmount
Friends of the SmokiesKodak, Sevier CountyTrails forever$6,500

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