East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
The mission is to provide monetary support for the activities of the ETHS, whose mission is to preserve, interpret and promote the history of Tennessee, with emphasis on East Tennessee. The East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation (ETHSF) board decided to temporarily suspend its mission of providing funds to ETHS. It elected to retain funds in the foundation as a means of growing the endowment until the endowment reaches a level better able to support ETHS activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+13.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$30K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+0.0% YoY
About East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
Based on IRS filings
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation 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 $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $158K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation?
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 | $4,289,297 | $3,779,846 | $3,288,947 |
| Revenue | $157,780 | $369,729 | $70,318 |
| Expenses | $43,606 | $44,947 | $54,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $157,630 | $368,254 | $57,970 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include East Tennessee Historical Society Inc ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Historical Society Inc Knoxville, TN | Salary support | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Warren Dockter | President/CEO | 1 | — |
| Jeff Chapman | Board member | — | — |
| Jacob Harper | Board member | — | — |
| John Thurman | Board member | — | — |
| Susan Richardson Williams | Board member | — | — |
| David Reynolds | Treasurer | — | — |
| Sam Albritton | Board member | — | — |
| Trey Bellar | Board member | — | — |
| Ben Mullins | Secretary | — | — |
| Joe E Thompson | Chairman | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation?
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation?
As of 2024, East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation holds $4.3M in total assets with $158K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $30K in 2024.
Where does East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation operate?
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation award?
In 2024, East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation's EIN?
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3215625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
W&h Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$35.8M
Grants
43
Total Given
$1.9M
Haslam Family Foundation Inc
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$19.3M
Grants
34
Total Given
$8.0M
Battelle Memorial Institute
COLUMBUS, OH
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
162
Total Given
$17.4M
East Tennessee Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$282.5M
Grants
298
Total Given
$14.4M
The Clayton Homes Foundation
MARYVILLE, TN
Assets
$6.4M
Grants
93
Total Given
$6.3M
The Clayton Family Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$92.6M
Grants
47
Total Given
$11.1M
Oliver and Evelyn Smith Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$637K
Grants
4
Total Given
$18K
Network for Good
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$96.2M
Grants
4,733
Total Given
$216.2M
Ibm International Foundation
ARMONK, NY
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
8
Total Given
$80K
Lawson Family Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$238K
Grants
86
Total Given
$2.4M
Humanities Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TN
Assets
$608K
Grants
9
Total Given
$93K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation to a real strategy.