East Tennessee Historical Society Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds East Tennessee Historical Society Inc?
East Tennessee Historical Society Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by East Tennessee Foundation ($924K), Haslam Family Foundation Inc ($150K), East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation ($119K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to East Tennessee Historical Society Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation | $924,250 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Haslam Family Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation | $119,392 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville | $88,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Humanities Tennessee | $48,350 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Frank & Virginia Rogers Foundation | $37,200 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation DBA Downtown Knoxville Alliance | $32,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Clayton Homes Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Oliver and Evelyn Smith Foundation | $18,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Network for Good | $15,236 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Clayton Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| AHB Foundation Inc | $12,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| W&H Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lawson Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The William B Stokely Jr Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| IBM International Foundation | $45 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2025) to $345K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
What grants has East Tennessee Historical Society Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation DBA Downtown Knoxville Alliance | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BENEFIT DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Oliver and Evelyn Smith Foundation | TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY OF TENNESSEE, FOCUSING ON EAST TENNESSEE, TO EDUCATE AND CONNECT THE REGION | $9,000 |
| 2024 | East Tennessee Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $198,250 |
| 2024 | East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation | Salary support | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation DBA Downtown Knoxville Alliance | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BENEFIT DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Oliver and Evelyn Smith Foundation | TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY OF TENNESSEE, FOCUSING ON EAST TENNESSEE, TO EDUCATE AND CONNECT THE REGION | $9,000 |
| 2024 | W&H Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lawson Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $199,200 |
| 2023 | East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation | Salary support | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $15,236 |
| 2023 | AHB Foundation Inc | THE MISSION OF THE EAST TENNESSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. (ETHS) IS TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY OF EAST TENNESSEE IN ORDER TO EDUCATE AND CONNECT THE REGION, ITS PEOPLE, HISTORY, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE. | $12,500 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | yr2 of 3yr pledge | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation DBA Downtown Knoxville Alliance | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BENEFIT DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Humanities Tennessee | HUMANITIES PROJECT | $7,700 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Family Foundation | BUTLER EXHIBIT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $211,550 |
| 2022 | East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation | — | $28,750 |
| 2022 | Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville | TO SUPPORT ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY | $22,000 |
| 2022 | Frank & Virginia Rogers Foundation | PLEDGE AMOUNT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Humanities Tennessee | HUMANITIES PROJECT | $9,974 |
| 2022 | Humanities Tennessee | HUMANITIES PROJECT | $7,162 |
| 2022 | Humanities Tennessee | HUMANITIES PROJECT | $5,920 |
| 2021 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $265,300 |
| 2021 | East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation | Salary support | $30,642 |
| 2021 | Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville | TO SUPPORT ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY | $22,000 |
| 2021 | Battelle Memorial Institute | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Humanities Tennessee | PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROJECT | $9,974 |
| 2021 | Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation DBA Downtown Knoxville Alliance | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BENEFIT DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds East Tennessee Historical Society Inc?
East Tennessee Historical Society Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by East Tennessee Foundation ($924K), Haslam Family Foundation Inc ($150K), East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation ($119K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to East Tennessee Historical Society Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is East Tennessee Historical Society Inc's largest funder?
East Tennessee Foundation is the largest recorded funder of East Tennessee Historical Society Inc, with $924K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has East Tennessee Historical Society Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to East Tennessee Historical Society Inc across 41 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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