BIG EARS FESTIVAL
AI Summary
BIG EARS FESTIVAL is a Knoxville-based music nonprofit dedicated to creating and supporting artistic expression and cultural education through genre-defying music, film, arts programming, and interactive experiences. In filing year 2025, it reported an operating budget of $4.7M and total revenue of $5M, with major support from THE ASLAN FOUNDATION, HASLAM FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O STEINER & ELLIS PLLC, and THE BOYD FOUNDATION.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE BIG EARS FESTIVAL IS TO CREATE, NURTURE, AND SUPPORT ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION THAT TRANSCENDS TRADITIONAL BOUNDARIES, STRENGTHENS AND BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS, AND CONNECTS ACROSS KNOXVILLE THROUGH GENRE-DEFYING MUSIC, FILM AND ARTS PROGRAMMING, AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES.
Cause Areas
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Music
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 27 funders
- 27 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIG EARS FESTIVAL’s budget?
In 2024, BIG EARS FESTIVAL reported an annual operating budget of around $4.3 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does BIG EARS FESTIVAL support?
BIG EARS FESTIVAL supports work in Music.
Where does BIG EARS FESTIVAL operate?
BIG EARS FESTIVAL is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.
Who funded BIG EARS FESTIVAL recently?
In 2025, BIG EARS FESTIVAL received grants from ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc, and KNOXVILLE CBID MANAGEMENT CORPORATION DBA DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE ALLIANCE. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant BIG EARS FESTIVAL received in 2024?
The largest grant to BIG EARS FESTIVAL in 2024 exceeds $300 thousand.
What is BIG EARS FESTIVAL’s reliance on government grants?
BIG EARS FESTIVAL relied on government grants for more than 10% of their total revenue in 2024.