Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation
The Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, youth and faith-based organizations, health services, and community organizations.
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation at a glance
In short: Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation gave $16.8M across 159 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Tennessee. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,803,169
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 159
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,680
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $171,428,634
- +54.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (22 of 111, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (78% 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 Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1831, Knoxville, TN 37901
Phone: (865) 500-4327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Tennessee Foundation ($2.8M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $11.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
567 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 404 grants of 567 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. Other reported recipient-state shares were Colorado, 11%; New York, 7%; and the District of Columbia and Arizona, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 159 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 111 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $172K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 134% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 238% 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 $4.8M (2020) to $16.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 159 grants totaling $16.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | Haslam College Naming Endowment | $2,600,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Lakeshore Park Knoxville, TN | Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Redeemer City to City New York, NY | Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| University Health Systems Inc Knoxville, TN | Emergency and Trauma Services | $1,000,000 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Teach for America Inc Nashville, TN | Ignite Tutoring | $750,000 |
| Accelerate Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation IN Knoxville, TN | Expansion to Gay Street | $500,000 |
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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 | $171,428,634 | $49,592,995 | $17,050,456 | $16,803,169 | 159 | $16,901,380 | $100,740,646 | $7,100,258 |
| 2023 | $111,196,803 | $109,743,731 | $13,737,354 | $13,304,956 | 130 | $13,494,053 | $2,927,302 | $3,191,904 |
| 2022 | $16,815,426 | $10,642,071 | $10,065,980 | $9,874,388 | 90 | $9,986,887 | $5,968,930 | $798,417 |
| 2021 | $17,239,382 | $8,555,802 | $7,563,180 | $7,179,474 | 134 | $7,403,316 | $189,636 | $751,327 |
| 2020 | $16,246,760 | $6,293,389 | $5,170,577 | $4,812,860 | 54 | — | $508,783 | $679,583 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission statement emphasizes outcomes-driven initiatives serving students, individuals, and families facing systemic inequities. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including university endowments and operating support, youth tutoring, emergency and trauma services, park operations, and affordable housing.
Among its grantees, the University of Tennessee Foundation says it enriches the lives of the university community through alumni engagement, financial stewardship, and private gift support. Lipscomb University describes itself as a Christ-centered community preparing learners through academics and transformative experiences; Belmont University likewise describes a Christ-centered, student-focused community. Young Life says it helps adolescents become exposed to the person of Jesus Christ through activities including clubs, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. Redeemer City to City says it works to multiply churches and Christian leaders committed to gospel movements in cities. United Way of Greater Knoxville says it unites people and resources to strengthen communities and solve systemic issues.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 159 grants totaling $16,803,169. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,600,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $2,600,000 to the University of Tennessee Foundation for a Haslam College naming endowment. Other notable grants included $1,000,000 each to Young Life, Lipscomb University, Lakeshore Park, Redeemer City to City, University Health Systems, and Belmont University. The foundation also awarded $750,000 to Teach For America for Ignite tutoring, $500,000 to Accelerate for general operating support, $500,000 to the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation for expansion to Gay Street, and $300,000 to United Way of Greater Knoxville for an affordable housing fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William E. Haslam as president and director, Cristen G. Haslam as vice president and director, and Jennifer Oswalt as secretary, treasurer, and director.
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation is led by William E. Haslam, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William E. Haslam
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristen G. Haslam
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Oswalt
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Todd Ellis (2020) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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 Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation
How much does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation give each year?
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation gave $16.8M across 159 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.3M across 130 grants.
What is Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation's typical grant size?
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $105,680, across 159 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation that year got $67K on average.
Where does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation give grants?
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (11%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (62 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (30 grants), Nashville, TN (16 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (106 of 159) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation's largest grantees?
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Tennessee Foundation ($2,751,000 across 4 grants), Young Life ($1,767,500 across 30 grants) and Lipscomb University ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation?
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation reported $171.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission statement emphasizes outcomes-driven initiatives serving students, individuals, and families facing systemic inequities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation's EIN?
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1867423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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