West High School Athletic Council
The council provides operational and fundraising support for west high school's athletic programs, including development of a comprehensive athletic facilities plan.
West High School Athletic Council at a glance
In short: West High School Athletic Council gave $865K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $865K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $865,200
- +371.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $865,200
- +371.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $865,200
- Total assets
- $406,923
- +10.9% 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.
Who West High School Athletic Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West High School ($865K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 West High School Athletic Council gives
- Giving grew 422% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $147K (2023) to $865K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $865K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West High School Knoxville, TN | Athletics | $865,200 |
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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 | $406,923 | $1,123,806 | $1,078,320 | $865,200 | 1 | $930 |
| 2024 | $367,079 | $458,875 | $386,144 | $183,497 | 1 | $3,404 |
| 2023 | $294,349 | $371,323 | $347,851 | $146,539 | 1 | $2,201 |
| 2022 | $239,977 | $236,227 | $245,095 | $165,773 | 1 | $175 |
| 2021 | $309,385 | $438,414 | $313,958 | $269,929 | 1 | $76 |
| 2020 | $155,279 | $415,917 | $344,533 | $274,937 | 2 | $44 |
| 2019 | $113,273 | $278,387 | $356,468 | $224,444 | 1 | $82 |
About West High School Athletic Council
Based on IRS filings
West High School Athletic Council is a public charity focused on Education, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $407K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $865K. Net investment income was $930.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West High School Athletic Council is led by George Potter, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 33 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Potter
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bill Whitesell
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Sartelle
Board Member
At Large → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Speas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brandon Hopkins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Clayton Bollig
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Daisy Hogin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Emily Wright
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jonathan Fortner
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kim Deroche
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mandy Brabham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Matt Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Randy Fields
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rebecca Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rob Kelso
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ashley Sartelle
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joe Conger
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Julie Bankston
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kameisha Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Laura Pitman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Paul Romero
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Chris Smith
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
David Carter
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Eric Bernstein
Baord Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Fred Trainer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Greg Dickerson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Janet Lawlor
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kathryn Cantrell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kevin Gideon
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Minette Townsend
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Nick Anderson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Priscilla Jenkins
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Jed Dance (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Scott (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Suzanne Caruthers (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dusty Pennington (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Clark (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Meredith Kuester (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rusty Howard (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Siebe (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Kimsey (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tabitha Stewart (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jenny Maynard (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Zurcher (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jake Breazeale (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: John Voss (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Huff (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joann Scott (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judith Kimsey (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Keisha Martin (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Poisal (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ahley Jessie (2019–2021) — West High School Principal
- Former: Brian Cox (2019–2021) — Concessions
- Former: Chris Caruthers (2019–2021) — West High School Ad
- Former: Jeff Francis (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Joey Cupp (2019–2021) — At Large
- Former: Karin Langan (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Hovan (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tony Johnson (2019–2021) — At Large
- Former: Tony Pettis (2019–2021) — Public Relations
- Former: Christie Cook (2020) — Concessions
- Former: Leslie Muse (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Meg Millikan (2020) — Development
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 West High School Athletic Council
How much does West High School Athletic Council give each year?
West High School Athletic Council gave $865K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $183K across 1 grant.
How large is West High School Athletic Council?
West High School Athletic Council reported $407K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is West High School Athletic Council?
West High School Athletic Council is a public charity focused on Education, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $407K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does West High School Athletic Council operate?
West High School Athletic Council has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is West High School Athletic Council's EIN?
West High School Athletic Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0945790. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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