EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION
Knoxville, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
62-0807696
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Knoxville, TN, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
62-0807696
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $14.4M in grants paid to 252 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ETF IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SERVING 25 COUNTIES, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP INSPIRING DONORS TO MAKE LIVES BETTER AND COMMUNITIES STRONGER IN ENDURING WAYS ACROSS GENERATIONS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TREASURERS OFFICE
Knoxville, TN
$32.4M
14%
4TH PURPOSE FOUNDATION
Knoxville, TN
$14.6M
6%
KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC
Knoxville, TN
$12M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
298
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 749 grantees
- 136 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION?
No. EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION give?
EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. 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 EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION awarded about 300 grants, totaling nearly $14.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 750 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TREASURERS OFFICE, 4TH PURPOSE FOUNDATION, and KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION?
EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.