The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc
The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 2001 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as a family foundation supported by James A. Haslam III and Susan B. Haslam. The foundation makes grants to support various nonprofits, with a particular focus on the Emerald Youth Foundation and organizations serving communities in Tennessee and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$88.7M
+54.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$21.4M
-31.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
-17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$766K
-16.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Haslam Family is committed to helping children and families reach their full potential by removing barriers and providing equal access to quality education and community resources. The core of their giving philosophy is based on the belief that every child deserves a quality education and families in underserved and disadvantaged communities should have choices and opportunities to thrive despite inequities.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Youth Sports
- Health & Human Services
- Parks & Public Spaces
- Community Impact
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker. In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in multiple states, with particular emphasis on:
- Tennessee (especially Knoxville)
- Ohio (including Cleveland and Columbus)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $88,651,224
- Total Revenues: $54,934,379
- Total Expenses: $22,237,748
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $57.6M
- Total Revenues: $84.3M
- Total Expenses: $31.8M
- Total Liabilities: $1.63M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,651,224 | $57,579,593 | $5,122,901 |
| Revenue | $54,934,379 | $84,287,806 | $12,489,767 |
| Expenses | $22,237,748 | $31,831,114 | $12,652,558 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $21,987,045 | $31,626,622 | $12,428,977 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,086,002 | $46,443 | $2,862 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,690,334 | $110,171 | $7,149 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN B HASLAM | PRESIDENT & | — | — |
| JAMES A HASLAM III | VICE PRES & | — | — |
| JAMES B HASLAM | SECRET, TREA | — | — |
| CYNTHIA HASLAM ARNHOLT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WHITNEY H JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made several significant grants in recent years:
Donated $2 million to Pelotonia for cancer research at Ohio State University (2024)
The Haslam 3 Foundation Donates $2 Million to Pelotonia for Cancer ResearchMade a record $10 million donation to Breakthrough Schools, a Cleveland charter school network (recent)
Haslam 3 Foundation gives record $10 million donation to Cleveland charterContinues to support the Emerald Youth Foundation with substantial annual grants
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 11086 Knoxville, TN 37939-1086
Telephone: 865-584-1184
EIN: 62-1867421
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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