AHB Foundation Inc
AHB Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, public recreation, visual arts, cultural programming, wildlife and conservation, health, and other areas.
AHB Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: AHB Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Tennessee. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,472,797
- +292.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,758
- +210.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $46,007,821
- +71.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (18 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AHB Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that requests should be made in writing and include the requested amount and purpose, the organization’s most recent audited financial statements, and a copy of its tax-exempt ruling. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations, with preference given to organizations in the East Tennessee area.
- Review Cycle
- May 31 and November 30.
- Deadline
- May 31 and November 30.
- Contact
Application contact: J Todd Ellis Co Steiner Ellis Pllc
Mailing address: PO Box 52206, Knoxville, TN 37950
Phone: (865) 212-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AHB Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Webb School of Knoxville ($496K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 165 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states a preference for organizations in East Tennessee. In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. Other recipient-state shares were Louisiana 4%, Colorado 3%, California 2%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AHB Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 38 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 264% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $374K (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webb School of Knoxville Knoxville, TN | We are a private educational facility providing educational services for grades pre-k through 12th grade. | $496,000 |
| Lakeshore Park Knoxville, TN | Planning, development and construction of a general recreation public park on behalf of the city of knoxville in accordance with the corporation's community objective of providing public recreation opportunities and facilities. | $200,000 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art Knoxville, TN | The purpose of the knoxville museum of art is to support and promote public interest, awareness, knowledge and education in the visual arts in east Tennessee. To this end, the corporation shall, among other things, develop permanent collection of original works of art and present temporary exhibitions of the highest artistic merit. | $186,797 |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc Knoxville, TN | Zoo knoxville's mission is to deliver dynamic guest experiences while inspiring action to save wildlife and wild places. | $123,800 |
| Big Ears Festival Knoxville, TN | The mission of big ears is to collaborate with artists, audiences, and communities to create joyful, meaningful, and transcendent cultural experiences that defy boundaries, fuel curiosity, ignite the spirit, and nourish the soul. | $75,000 |
| Arts & Culture Alliance Knoxville, TN | The arts & culture alliance of greater knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions. | $45,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Trust Knoxville, TN | The mission of the boy scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law. | $30,000 |
| Metro Drug Coalition Knoxville, TN | Our mission is to improve the health of the greater knoxville community by reducing the use of alcohol and drugs through policy, systems and environmentchange. Our vision is a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse. | $30,000 |
| Pablove Foundation Los Angeles, CA | The mission of the pablove foundation is to invest in underfunded, cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, and improve the lives of children living with cancer through the arts. We help kidswith cancer live a love-filled life today, and a cancer-free life tomorrow. | $25,000 |
| Boulder Valley Women's Health Center Inc Boulder, CO | Our mission is to transform the landscape of sexual and reproductive health by delivering compassionate services that encompass the full spectrum of a persons needs. | $22,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,007,821 | $20,639,656 | $1,485,096 | $1,472,797 | 38 | $1,472,817 | $1,329,742 | $1,321,224 |
| 2023 | $26,853,260 | $25,449,903 | $390,123 | $375,000 | 30 | $375,020 | $49,483 | $142,095 |
| 2022 | $1,793,475 | $410,632 | $380,564 | $373,750 | 28 | $373,845 | $28,040 | $89,241 |
| 2021 | $1,763,405 | $479,901 | $429,243 | $405,000 | 34 | $405,281 | $28,593 | $96,810 |
| 2020 | $1,712,751 | $512,081 | $444,985 | $421,250 | 35 | — | $63,627 | $82,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AHB Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Webb School of Knoxville describes itself as a private educational facility serving pre-K through grade 12. Knoxville Museum of Art says it promotes public interest and education in the visual arts in East Tennessee, while Big Ears Festival describes its work as creating cultural experiences through artistic programming.
Other 2024 grantees include Knoxville Zoological Gardens, whose stated mission concerns the natural world, education, and conservation; Metro Drug Coalition, which works to improve community health by reducing substance misuse; and Pablove Foundation, which supports pediatric cancer research and the lives of children with cancer through the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $1,472,797. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $496,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $496,000 to Webb School of Knoxville, $200,000 for Lakeshore Park’s planning, development, and construction of a public recreation park, $186,797 to Knoxville Museum of Art, $123,800 to Knoxville Zoological Gardens, and $75,000 to Big Ears Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Haslam Bailey as president and director; Stephen W. Bailey as vice president and director; J Todd Ellis as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Whitfield Bailey as director.
AHB Foundation Inc is led by Ann Haslam Bailey, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Haslam Bailey
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Todd Ellis
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Bailey
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Whitfield Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AHB Foundation Inc
How much does AHB Foundation Inc give each year?
AHB Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $375K across 30 grants.
What is AHB Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
AHB Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $38,758, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AHB Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does AHB Foundation Inc give grants?
AHB Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (18 grants), New Orleans, LA (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does AHB Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of AHB Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are AHB Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
AHB Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Webb School of Knoxville ($496,000), Lakeshore Park ($200,000) and Knoxville Museum of Art ($186,797), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AHB Foundation Inc?
AHB Foundation Inc reported $46.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AHB Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Webb School of Knoxville describes itself as a private educational facility serving pre-K through grade 12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AHB Foundation Inc?
The filing states that requests should be made in writing and include the requested amount and purpose, the organization’s most recent audited financial statements, and a copy of its tax-exempt ruling. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AHB Foundation Inc's EIN?
AHB Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1867424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). AHB Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ahb-foundation-inc-morg_b8b6e63dcac245d499118d38800a27a4
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