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.
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation at a glance
In short: East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $4,289,297
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
Arts & Culture Alliance American Rescue Plan Renewal Grant
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Humanities Tennessee SHARP Grant
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Tennessee Historical Society Inc ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $31K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Historical Society Inc Knoxville, TN | Salary support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,289,297 | $157,780 | $43,606 | $30,000 | 1 | $157,630 |
| 2023 | $3,779,846 | $369,729 | $44,947 | $30,000 | 1 | $368,254 |
| 2022 | $3,288,947 | $70,318 | $54,334 | $28,750 | 1 | $57,970 |
| 2021 | $3,935,647 | $767,925 | $51,384 | $30,642 | 1 | $103,619 |
| 2020 | $2,885,982 | $444,442 | $13,368 | — | — | $72,982 |
About East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
Based on IRS filings
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation is a public charity 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 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $158K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation is led by A Warren Dockter, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A Warren Dockter
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe E Thompson
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David Reynolds
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacob Harper
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Thurman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Albritton
Board Member
Board Member → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Richardson Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ben Mullins
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Trey Bellar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Elanor Yoakum (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Mamantov (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Cherel Henderson (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: H Peter Claussen (2020) — President
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 East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation
How much does East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation give each year?
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation?
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $158K.
What is East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation?
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation operate?
East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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