AI Summary
The TED & DRAMA RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION, operating under the East TN Foundation as a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking primarily in East Tennessee. With a total of $25K awarded to 21 grantees in the 2024 filing year, this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities 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
Jefferson City, TN
$9.1M
58%
CROWN SCHOOL OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY
POWELL, TN
$1.9M
12%
EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION
Knoxville, TN
$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.