East Tennessee State University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$7.6M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by East Tennessee State University ($7.3M), Benwood Foundation Inc ($150K), DHG Foundation Inc ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to East Tennessee State University between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | $7,294,279 | 1 | 2025 |
| Benwood Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| DHG Foundation Inc | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Milligan University | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Life Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Educational Funding of the South Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| ADA Forsyth Institute Inc | $8,726 | 1 | 2023 |
| Beta Kappa Phi Alpha Gamma Rho | $7,500 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $7.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7.3M.
What grants has East Tennessee State University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | East Tennessee State University | SUPPORT UNIVERSITY | $7,294,279 |
| 2025 | Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Benwood Foundation Inc | BLUESKY INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Life Fund | LIFE LESSONS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Beta Kappa Phi Alpha Gamma Rho | Scholarship for Summer Lucas | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Beta Kappa Phi Alpha Gamma Rho | Scholarship for Alexis Kent | $1,000 |
| 2023 | ADA Forsyth Institute Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,726 |
| 2023 | Robert G Burton Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Beta Kappa Phi Alpha Gamma Rho | Scholarship for Alexis Kent | $1,500 |
| 2020 | DHG Foundation Inc | EDUCATION - TO SUPPORT ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Milligan University | GRANT TO ETSU | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Educational Funding of the South Inc | Scholarships | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds East Tennessee State University?
East Tennessee State University is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by East Tennessee State University ($7.3M), Benwood Foundation Inc ($150K), DHG Foundation Inc ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to East Tennessee State University between 2020–2025.
Who is East Tennessee State University's largest funder?
East Tennessee State University is the largest recorded funder of East Tennessee State University, with $7.3M across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has East Tennessee State University received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to East Tennessee State University across 12 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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