Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Next expected
June 30, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: June 30 · July 30

From the program guidelines: “The application process occurs annually from June 30 to July 30.”

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Aslan Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Knoxville area, focusing on arts, culture, animal welfare, and historic preservation. It promotes public-private partnerships for land conservation and recreational development. Notable projects include High Ground Park and the Loghaven Artist Residency. Eligible applicants are U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations whose activities benefit the Knoxville community. The application process occurs annually from June 30 to July 30.

NOTE: The Aslan Foundation has an invitation-only grant application process from June 30th through July 30th each year.
Grantmaking
The Aslan Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving the greater Knoxville area. Priorities for grantmaking include arts and culture, animal welfare, land conservation, historic preservation, parks, and advancing livability in Knoxville.
Public-Private Partnerships
The Aslan Foundation partners with the City of Knoxville to conserve land, develop recreational facilities, and preserve historic sites in the greater Knoxville area. Current projects include the Fort Dickerson Gateway and Augusta Quarry Lake.
Aslan Foundation Projects
The Aslan Foundation funds projects on its properties to serve the Knoxville community. Past and current projects include High Ground Park, the Loghaven Artist Residency, the Candoro Marble Building, and the Eugenia Williams House.
The Aslan Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving the greater Knoxville area. Priorities for grantmaking include arts and culture, animal welfare, land conservation, historic preservation, parks, and advancing livability in Knoxville.

Eligibility

U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations whose work benefits the greater Knoxville area are eligible to apply for funding.

What The Aslan Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
58
Total given
$918K
Median grant
$3,400
Range
$200–$275K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 89%, New York 4%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: Knoxville, TN; Townsend, TN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Young-Williams Center · Knoxville, TN

    2024 grant

    $275K

  • Big Ears Festival · Knoxville, TN

    2024 grant

    $229K

  • Tri-Star Arts · Knoxville, TN

    2024 grant

    $80K

  • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra · Knoxville, TN

    2024 grant

    $38K

  • Knoxville Museum of Art · Knoxville, TN

    2024 grant

    $35K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Animal rescue
  • History
  • Land conservation

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