TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (ETSU) AND ITS STUDENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$182.2M
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.9M
-9.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7.9M
-9.8% YoY
About East Tennessee State University
Based on IRS filings
East Tennessee State University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in JOHNSON CITY, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $182.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $7.9M. Net investment income was $3.9M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $182,228,113 | $159,661,254 | $139,979,181 |
| Revenue | $19,712,431 | $22,460,776 | $20,087,755 |
| Expenses | $12,555,081 | $13,071,089 | $12,287,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,910,433 | $4,029,509 | $5,722,536 |
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include East Tennessee State University ($7,909,338).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY JOHNSON CITY, TN | SUPPORT UNIVERSITY | $7,909,338 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR BRIAN NOLAND | UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MS PAM RITTER | PRESIDENT/CEO, UNIVERSITY VP | 1 | — |
| MS CHRISTINA GRAHAM | CFO, VP BUSINESS/FINANCE | 1 | — |
| MR RICHARD K STOREY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| MS RENEE BAYS LOCKHART | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| MS TRACY FLEENOR | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DR VIRGINIA BIEBER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR ANDY HALL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR C STEVEN KILGORE | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR CLARENCE MABE | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR DOUG MARTIN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR GRANT SUMMERS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR JEFF BEDARD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR JOE TRUJILLO | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR JOSH GIBBONS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR MATT WILHJELM | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR PETER RABER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR STEPHEN DIXON | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MR TOMMY GREER | BOARD INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| MS MARGARET INGRAM | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS JENNIFER KELLER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS KATHY MULLINS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS KIM HALL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS SANDY THOMAS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in JOHNSON CITY, TN. It holds $182.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is East Tennessee State University?
As of 2024, East Tennessee State University holds $182.2M in total assets with $19.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $7.9M in 2024.
Where does East Tennessee State University operate?
East Tennessee State University has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does East Tennessee State University award?
In 2024, East Tennessee State University awarded 1 grants totaling $7.9M — an average of about $7.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is East Tennessee State University's EIN?
East Tennessee State University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7092731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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