THE WOMEN'S FUND IS A CATALYST TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND GIRLS IN EAST TENNESSEE BY FOSTERING PHILANTHROPY AND MAKING GRANTS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$234K
+14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$383K
+254.6% YoY
Grant Count
11
+57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+125.7% YoY
About Women's Fund of East Tennessee
Based on IRS filings
Women's Fund of East Tennessee is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $234K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $383K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $233,566 | $204,195 | $273,608 |
| Revenue | $439,271 | $363,378 | $129,379 |
| Expenses | $584,287 | $350,021 | $770,773 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,435 | $63 | $80 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Women's Fund of East Tennessee
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tn ($35,000), Boys & Girls Elizabethtoncarter Ct ($35,000), Boys & Girls Greater Kingsport Inc ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION OF EAST TN KNOXVILLE, TN | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS ELIZABETHTONCARTER CT ELIZABETHTON, TN | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS GREATER KINGSPORT INC KINGSPORT, TN | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SMOKY MOUNTAINS SEVIERVILLE, TN | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| CENTRO HISPANO KNOXVILLE, TN | HUMAN SERVICES | $35,000 |
| EAST TENNESSEE ARTSCAPES NEWPORT, TN | ARTS, CULTURE | $35,000 |
| EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE, TN | PHILANTHROPY | $32,610 |
| GIRLS INCORPORATED OF TN VALLEY OAK RIDGE, TN | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| HOLA LAKEWAY MORRISTOWN, TN | HUMAN SERVICES | $35,000 |
| KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE, TN | EDUC. INSTITUTIONS | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA BENTLEY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| VEENITA BISARIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATI BLALOCK | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| NYDA BROOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA SEERY COLE | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DIANE CONDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOY FULKERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE HARDIN | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ANGELA HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLISON KELLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATIE KLINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN DUNN MCBRIDE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALICE MERCER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAREY PATIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA LORA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSIE WHITENER | CHAIR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women's Fund of East Tennessee?
Women's Fund of East Tennessee is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $234K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Women's Fund of East Tennessee?
As of 2024, Women's Fund of East Tennessee holds $234K in total assets with $439K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $383K in 2024.
Where does Women's Fund of East Tennessee operate?
Women's Fund of East Tennessee has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Women's Fund of East Tennessee award?
In 2024, Women's Fund of East Tennessee awarded 11 grants totaling $383K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Women's Fund of East Tennessee's EIN?
Women's Fund of East Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4871564. 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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