The Athens Federal Foundation is a private foundation based in Athens, Tennessee, established in 2011. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to invest in and support charitable work within its service communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+16.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$372K
+36.7% YoY
Grant Count
39
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+15.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on:
- Education
- Health
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
The foundation prioritizes support for organizations addressing community needs ranging from healthcare access to food security and social services.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
reported at $26 (based on high volume of grants)
Average Grant
reported at $26 (based on high volume of grants)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Athens Federal Foundation primarily supports organizations within the Athens Federal Community Bank's service area in Tennessee, including:
- Athens
- Benton
- Cleveland
- Decatur
- Englewood
- Etowah
- Madisonville
- Milligan College
- Niota
- Sweetwater
- Monroe County
- Bradley County
- McMinn County
- Polk County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $6,004,480 (as of most recent filing)
- Total annual giving: $272,000–$372,222
- Annual expenses: $285,640
- Annual revenue: $1,046,872
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,004,480 | $5,138,184 | $5,140,172 |
| Revenue | $1,119,144 | $1,046,872 | $104,813 |
| Expenses | $409,144 | $285,640 | $265,666 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $373,197 | $273,225 | $257,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,010,169 | $1,035,947 | $93,963 |
| Distributable Amount | $259,198 | $207,736 | $287,014 |
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
163 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Athens Federal Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- President: Jeffrey L. Cunningham
- Treasurer/Director: Michael R. Hutsell
- Secretary: Nicole Gibbs
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY L CUNNINGHAM | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL R HUTSELL | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| NICOLE GIBBS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| LAURNE CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ELAINE M CATHCART | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LYN B THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ALLEN CARTER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KATHY CLARK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JASON ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RAY GRANT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| VANT HARDAWAY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| M BAILEY TURNER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MOISES CONTRARES | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2020, the Athens Federal Foundation awarded over $126,000 in grants to 31 local charitable and nonprofit organizations. Recipients included organizations focused on homelessness, food security, healthcare access, child welfare, and community education.
Athens Federal Foundation awards over $126,000 in grants | Habitat for HumanityThe foundation has maintained consistent grantmaking activity over a decade of operations, with a volunteer board directing philanthropic investments in the region.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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