VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE
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Variety of Eastern Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within the region. In 2025, the organization awarded a total of $212,000 across 69 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that requires invitations for funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.
Mission Statement
TO ASSIST AT-RISK, PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
Cause Areas
2
Community mental health care
Youth development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HOSPITALITY PANTRIES INC
$290K
8%
Covenant Health Foundation
$237.5K
6%
AID TO DISTRESSED FAMILIES OF APPALACHIAN COUNTIES
$235K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE?
No. VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE give?
VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE make each year?
In 2025, VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $212 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE fund recently?
In 2025, VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include HOSPITALITY PANTRIES INC, Covenant Health Foundation, and AID TO DISTRESSED FAMILIES OF APPALACHIAN COUNTIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE?
VARIETY OF EASTERN TENNESSEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.