East Tennessee State University
To support university research, scholary and artistic activities at East Tennessee State University.
East Tennessee State University at a glance
In short: East Tennessee State University gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,784
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,784
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,784
- Total assets
- $1,706,077
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to East Tennessee State University
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from East Tennessee State University
Who East Tennessee State University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Tennessee State University ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How East Tennessee State University gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $88K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | Operating | $16,784 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,706,077 | $2,056,514 | $2,100,791 | $16,784 | 1 | $3,789 |
| 2024 | $1,829,720 | $593,868 | $475,191 | $13,134 | 1 | $5,070 |
| 2023 | $942,800 | $363,423 | $251,209 | $24,208 | 1 | $4,989 |
| 2022 | $837,909 | $217,607 | $64,010 | $20,000 | 1 | $152 |
| 2021 | $684,676 | $194,320 | $136,297 | $73,139 | 2 | $310 |
| 2020 | $610,611 | $165,704 | $155,157 | $87,960 | 2 | $683 |
| 2019 | $620,376 | $217,179 | $134,455 | $44,744 | 1 | $807 |
About East Tennessee State University
Based on IRS filings
East Tennessee State University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Johnson City, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Tennessee State University is led by David Golden JD, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Golden JD
CEO
Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Noland
Chairman
Chairman → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly McCorkle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Block
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Daniels
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Clayson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Grant
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Niswonger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Graham
CFO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bj King EdD CPA (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeremy Ross (2019–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Jon Smith (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Wilsie Bishop (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: William R. Duncan (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Bert C. Bach (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 State University
How much does East Tennessee State University give each year?
East Tennessee State University gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Johnson City, TN. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does East Tennessee State University operate?
East Tennessee State University has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is East Tennessee State University's EIN?
East Tennessee State University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0788917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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