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The TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION, operating through the East TN Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Tennessee. With a total of $25,000 distributed across 21 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION
Cause Areas
2
Theater
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY
$9.1M
58%
CROWN SCHOOL OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY
$1.9M
12%

EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION
$970K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION?
No. TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION give?
TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee and Kansas. 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 TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $25 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY, CROWN SCHOOL OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY , and EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION?
TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O EAST TN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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