International Storytelling Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$396K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds International Storytelling Center?
International Storytelling Center is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($161K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($61K), East Tennessee Foundation ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $396K in grants to International Storytelling Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $161,162 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $61,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $55,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| South Arts Inc | $35,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Coon Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Ballad Health | $8,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mountain States Health Alliance | $8,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Humanities Tennessee | $5,819 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mooneyhan Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Humanity United | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $100 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2019) to $177K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
What grants has International Storytelling Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ballad Health | 2024 Festival | $8,500 |
| 2025 | Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | East Tennessee Foundation | DISASTER RELIEF | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | GIFT (DECLINE BENEFITS) | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Coon Family Foundation | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $21,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | A GIFT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Coon Family Foundation | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $161,162 |
| 2022 | Humanities Tennessee | HUMANITIES PROJECT | $5,819 |
| 2022 | Mooneyhan Family Foundation Inc | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $500 |
| 2021 | South Arts Inc | RESILIENCE FUND - MELLON FOUNDATION | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2021 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Mountain States Health Alliance | Sponsorship | $8,000 |
| 2020 | Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist | GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Humanity United | General operating support | $1,000 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds International Storytelling Center?
International Storytelling Center is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($161K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($61K), East Tennessee Foundation ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $396K in grants to International Storytelling Center between 2019–2025.
Who is International Storytelling Center's largest funder?
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc is the largest recorded funder of International Storytelling Center, with $161K across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has International Storytelling Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $396K in grants to International Storytelling Center across 24 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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