The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 28 grants totaling $21,434,723, supporting organizations working in areas including parks, education, youth development, health, and community initiatives.
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc gave $21.4M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $766K), top state Tennessee. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,434,723
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $765,526
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $88,651,224
- +54.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Susan B. Haslam as the contact and requests a written statement of the amount and purpose, the most recent audited financial statements, and a copy of the organization’s tax-exempt ruling. Awards are restricted to exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, predominantly within Tennessee and Ohio.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists June 30 and December 31. Both dates have passed in 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists June 30 and December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan B Haslam
Mailing address: PO Box 11086, Knoxville, TN 37939
Phone: (865) 384-4178
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lakeshore Park Conservancy ($6.3M). Together the top 10 received $19.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 37 grants of 139 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (48%), Ohio (31%), Colorado (9%), Oregon (6%), and Wisconsin (2%). The application restrictions describe eligible organizations as predominantly within Tennessee and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $363K; repeat grants $989K. How we count
Medians: $199K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 817% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.1M (2020) to $31.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $21.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Park Conservancy Knoxville, TN | Manage and Preserve Lakeshore Park | $6,300,598 |
| University Hospitals Health System Shaker Heights, OH | Sports Regenerative Medicine Innovat | $3,000,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | Develop Christian Leaders | $2,065,000 |
| Charter School Growth Fund Broomfield, CO | Give Children Access to Education | $2,000,000 |
| The Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Support School Expansion | $2,000,000 |
| City Fund Beaverton, OR | Grow Access to High Quality Schools | $1,323,000 |
| University of TN Foundation Knoxville, TN | Support College of Business | $1,010,000 |
| Peletonia Columbus, OH | Scholarships and Grants | $1,000,000 |
| Mmac Community Support Milwaukee, WI | Community Support and Growth | $500,000 |
| Tennessee State Museum Nashville, TN | Support New Building Construction | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,651,224 | $54,934,379 | $22,237,748 | $21,434,723 | 28 | $21,987,045 | $3,086,002 | $2,690,334 |
| 2023 | $57,579,593 | $84,287,806 | $31,831,114 | $31,098,345 | 34 | $31,626,622 | $46,443 | $110,171 |
| 2022 | $5,122,901 | $12,489,767 | $12,652,558 | $11,905,833 | 31 | $12,428,977 | $2,862 | $7,149 |
| 2021 | $5,285,692 | $10,045,433 | $10,721,053 | $10,286,284 | 21 | $10,492,653 | $51,359 | $212,164 |
| 2020 | $5,761,312 | $8,240,448 | $10,406,426 | $10,110,390 | 25 | — | $544,448 | $31,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for park management and preservation, schools and education, youth leadership, sports regenerative medicine, scholarships, and community development.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Lakeshore Park Conservancy’s mission includes developing, constructing, and operating a park and providing public recreation facilities. Emerald Youth Foundation says it serves urban youth through Christian faith, education, and sports programs. City Fund describes its work as supporting city-based nonprofits that aim to improve public education outcomes and increase the number of high-performing public schools. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include bilingual education, college preparation, community grantmaking, and civic dialogue.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $21,434,723. Grant amounts ranged from $4,100 to $6,300,598, with a median grant of $200,000. Its largest grants included $6,300,598 to Lakeshore Park Conservancy to manage and preserve Lakeshore Park; $3,000,000 to University Hospitals Health System for sports regenerative medicine innovation; $2,065,000 to Emerald Youth Foundation to develop Christian leaders; and $2,000,000 each to Charter School Growth Fund and The Columbus Foundation for education-related purposes.
The foundation also reported grants of $1,323,000 to City Fund to grow access to high-quality schools, $1,010,000 to the University of Tennessee Foundation to support the College of Business, and $1,000,000 to Pelotonia for scholarships and grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan B. Haslam as president, James A. Haslam III as vice president, James B. Haslam as secretary and treasurer, and Cynthia Haslam Arnholt and Whitney H. Johnson as directors.
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc is led by Susan B. Haslam, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan B. Haslam
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Haslam Arnholt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Whitney H. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James A. Haslam III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James B. Haslam
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc
How much does The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc give each year?
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc gave $21.4M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31.1M across 34 grants.
What is The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $765,526, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc that year got $363K on average.
Where does The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc give grants?
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (31%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (6 grants), Cleveland, OH (5 grants), Columbus, OH (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lakeshore Park Conservancy ($6,300,598), University Hospitals Health System ($3,000,000) and Emerald Youth Foundation ($2,065,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc?
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc reported $88.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for park management and preservation, schools and education, youth leadership, sports regenerative medicine, scholarships, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing lists Susan B. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1867421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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