Legal Aid of East Tennessee
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION, LEGAL EDUCATION, AND OTHER CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE LOW-INCOME POPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY OF ALL TYPES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-28.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$129K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$129K
About Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Based on IRS filings
Legal Aid of East Tennessee is a nonprofit organization, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $28K.
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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 | $2,708,544 | $3,802,603 | $3,359,495 |
| Revenue | $8,447,656 | $7,303,095 | $5,868,375 |
| Expenses | $9,527,749 | $7,161,519 | $5,833,922 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,447 | $33,133 | $2,954 |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga ($129,034).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA CHATTANOOGA, TN | SUBRECIPIENT OF EVICTION PREVENTION INITIATIVE THROUGH THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA | $129,034 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON J CHAPMAN ESQ | BOARD PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA MAGRANS-TILLERY ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOANIE SOMPAYRAC JD MACC CPA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN BARHAM ESQ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| G KEITH ALLEY ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSHA BRYANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG EASTERLING ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY LINKOUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA MALLOY-THORPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENRY MOLTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA PENLAND ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARISSA RANGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JARED SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBRA HOUSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $207,185 |
| MELISSA BRUMFIELD | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $147,520 |
| RUSSELL FOWLER | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION/ATT | 40 | $187,436 |
| DEBORAH YEOMANS-BARTON | DEPUTY DIR/ATTORNEY | 40 | $159,580 |
| JEFF ARMSTRONG | ATTORNEY | 40 | $151,888 |
| DAVID NAGLE | ATTORNEY | 40 | $150,118 |
| CATHY ALLSHOUSE | DEPUTY DIR LITIGATION/ATTO | 40 | $127,034 |
| CHARLES MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR HR/ATTORNEY | 40 | $116,329 |
| BRIAN FRYE | ATTORNEY | 40 | $114,836 |
| HOLLY FULLER | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/ATTORNEY | 40 | $110,216 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Legal Aid of East Tennessee?
As of 2024, Legal Aid of East Tennessee holds $2.7M in total assets with $8.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $129K in 2024.
Where does Legal Aid of East Tennessee operate?
Legal Aid of East Tennessee has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Legal Aid of East Tennessee award?
In 2024, Legal Aid of East Tennessee awarded 1 grants totaling $129K — an average of about $129K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Legal Aid of East Tennessee's EIN?
Legal Aid of East Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-9132803. 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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