East Tennessee Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$15.2M
Foundation funders
92
Grants recorded
146
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds East Tennessee Foundation?
East Tennessee Foundation is funded by 92 grantmakers, led by Battelle Memorial Institute ($2.9M), The Sampson Foundation ($2.6M), Survivor Legacy ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to East Tennessee Foundation between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $3.8M (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.
What grants has East Tennessee Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Survivor Legacy | CANCER AWARENESSLIQUIDATING DISTRIBUTION | $1,928,992 |
| 2025 | The Sampson Foundation | DESIGNATED FUND CONTRIBUTION | $500,000 |
| 2025 | WAL-Mart Foundation | DISASTER RELIEF AND PREPAREDNESS | $300,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $68,550 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $51,500 |
| 2025 | Battelle Memorial Institute | OPERATING INCOME | $41,000 |
| 2025 | Nashville Predators Foundation | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF - NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM | $30,429 |
| 2025 | PlusOnePlusOnePlusOne | Program Support | $26,202 |
| 2025 | Centene Foundation | DISASTER RELIEF IN TN FOR HURRICANE HELENE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Giving Tuesday Inc | COMMUNITY ACCELERATOR | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | THIS AWARD IS DESIGNATED FOR THE M/M KENT C. WITHERS DONOR ADVISED FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ballad Health | Kingsport's Best Presenting Sponsor 2025 | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,798 |
| 2025 | Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc | HURRICANE RELIEF | $5,754 |
| 2025 | Vineyard Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Powell Foundation | Designated Grant: General operating and support | $500 |
| 2024 | East TN Supporting Foundation | GEN SUPPORT | $720,018 |
| 2024 | The Sampson Foundation | DESIGNATED FUND CONTRIBUTION | $425,000 |
| 2024 | Battelle Memorial Institute | OPERATING SUPPORT | $147,500 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | PUBLIC BENEFIT | $145,138 |
| 2024 | Bechtel Group Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Dettwiller Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR FUND | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund | $80,250 |
| 2024 | The Allstate Foundation | DISASTER RELIEF - HURRICANE HELENE AND MILTON | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Pfau Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Ken W Davis Foundation | HURRICANE HELENE/MILTON RELIEF | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 146 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds East Tennessee Foundation?
East Tennessee Foundation is funded by 92 grantmakers, led by Battelle Memorial Institute ($2.9M), The Sampson Foundation ($2.6M), Survivor Legacy ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to East Tennessee Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is East Tennessee Foundation's largest funder?
Battelle Memorial Institute is the largest recorded funder of East Tennessee Foundation, with $2.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has East Tennessee Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to East Tennessee Foundation across 146 grants from 92 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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