THE BLACKBERRY FARM FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES RELATED TO CHILDREN AND FOODWAYS, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THOSE LOCATED IN THE EAST TENNESSEE AREA, THE SPECIAL PLACE THAT IS OUR HOME. A COMMITTEE REVIEWS REQUESTS, WITH GRANTING DECISIONS BASED ON MULTIPLE CONSIDERATIONS, INCLUDING FIT WITH THE SCOPE AND MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+50.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$352K
+199.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+156.7% YoY
About Blackberry Farm Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Blackberry Farm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MARYVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $352K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,015,690 | $1,338,607 | $1,167,441 |
| Revenue | $959,277 | $336,445 | $320,771 |
| Expenses | $417,834 | $168,160 | $212,386 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $50,610 | $31,151 | $8,087 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Crossroads Campus ($140,402), The Busyhead Project ($83,581), Pellissippi State Community College ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE KNOXVILLE, TN | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| SPECIAL OPPS INC MARYVILLE, TN | CHARITABLE | $27,715 |
| YMCA KNOXVILLE & TENNESSEE VALLEY KNOXVILLE, TN | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| AMERICANA MUSIC FOUNDATION NASHVILLE, TN | CHARITABLE | $10,148 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TENNESSEE VALLEY KNOXVILLE, TN | CHARITABLE | $30,000 |
| THE BUSYHEAD PROJECT NASHVILLE, TN | CHARITABLE | $83,581 |
| CROSSROADS CAMPUS NASHVILLE, TN | CHARITABLE | $140,402 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY CELESTE BEALL | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SAMUEL E SANDY BEALL III | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MATT ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY AND TR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackberry Farm Foundation?
Blackberry Farm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MARYVILLE, TN. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Blackberry Farm Foundation?
As of 2024, Blackberry Farm Foundation holds $2.0M in total assets with $959K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $352K in 2024.
Where does Blackberry Farm Foundation operate?
Blackberry Farm Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee.
What size grants does Blackberry Farm Foundation award?
In 2024, Blackberry Farm Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $352K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Blackberry Farm Foundation's EIN?
Blackberry Farm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3457227. 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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