THE MISSION OF THE ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IS TO SERVE AND SUPPORT A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+41.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-28.2% YoY
Grant Count
40
-14.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-15.7% YoY
About Arts and Culture Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Arts and Culture Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 40 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,368,293 | $970,479 | $1,199,560 |
| Revenue | $2,581,776 | $2,388,952 | $1,108,020 |
| Expenses | $1,940,346 | $2,501,583 | $1,004,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,746 | $168 | $21 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Arts and Culture Alliance
Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville GRACE Fund Grant
ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts & Heritage Fund - General Operating Support Grants
ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts & Heritage Fund - Technical Assistance Grants
ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE
Amount
$500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include East Tn Historical Society ($72,050), Knoxville Museum of Art ($71,250), Knoxville Symphony Orchestra ($71,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASIAN CULTURE CENTER OF TN KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $40,000 |
| BECK CULTURAL EXCHANGE KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $20,000 |
| BIG EARS FESTIVAL KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $29,000 |
| BIJOU THEATRE CENTER KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $60,500 |
| BLACK IN APPALACHIA WHITESBURG, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $7,190 |
| BLOUNT MANSION KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $34,991 |
| CLARENCE BROWN THEATRE KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $40,284 |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $10,000 |
| DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $67,500 |
| EAST TN HISTORICAL SOCIETY KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ART IN THE C | $72,050 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZA ZENNI | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $150,000 |
| STEPHEN BAILEY | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JULIA BENTLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID BUTLER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MARGO CLARK | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ALLISON EASTERDAY | VICE PRESIDE | 0.1 | — |
| SUSAN ESREQUIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CLAUDIO GOMEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES JONES | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| REGGIE LAW | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| GREG SELLERS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CAT SHTEYNBERG | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BOB THOMAS | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| CORAL TURNER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| WENDEL WERNER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts and Culture Alliance?
Arts and Culture Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arts and Culture Alliance?
As of 2024, Arts and Culture Alliance holds $1.4M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 40 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Arts and Culture Alliance operate?
Arts and Culture Alliance has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Arts and Culture Alliance award?
In 2024, Arts and Culture Alliance awarded 40 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts and Culture Alliance's EIN?
Arts and Culture Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0962249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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