Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$526K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Knoxville Botanical Gardens?
Knoxville Botanical Gardens is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by East Tennessee Foundation ($317K), American Public Gardens Association ($67K), T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $526K in grants to Knoxville Botanical Gardens between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation | $317,343 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| American Public Gardens Association | $66,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | $45,000 | 3 | 2021–2026 |
| Watkins Family Foundation Inc | $45,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Clayton Family Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Boyd Foundation | $22,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Lamp Foundation | $5,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2026) to $104K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has Knoxville Botanical Gardens received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Watkins Family Foundation Inc | PUBLIC GARDENS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | East Tennessee Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $42,608 |
| 2024 | American Public Gardens Association | SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS | $16,400 |
| 2024 | Watkins Family Foundation Inc | PUBLIC GARDENS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Clayton Family Foundation | PUBLIC GARDENS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Boyd Foundation | TO PRESERVE LAND AND PUBLIC AREA FOR KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Lamp Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2023 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $44,685 |
| 2023 | Watkins Family Foundation Inc | PUBLIC GARDENS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | American Public Gardens Association | SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING & OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Family Foundation | PUBLIC GARDENS | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Boyd Foundation | TO PRESERVE LAND AND PUBLIC AREA FOR KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Lamp Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2022 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $71,925 |
| 2022 | American Public Gardens Association | SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING & OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Clayton Family Foundation | PUBLIC GARDENS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Boyd Foundation | TO PRESERVE LAND AND PUBLIC AREA FOR KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| 2021 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $78,395 |
| 2021 | American Public Gardens Association | SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY GARDENING AND OTHER FOOD GROWING PROGRAMS | $10,100 |
| 2021 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Lamp Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2020 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $79,730 |
| 2020 | The Boyd Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED GARDEN. | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Lamp Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Knoxville Botanical Gardens?
Knoxville Botanical Gardens is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by East Tennessee Foundation ($317K), American Public Gardens Association ($67K), T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $526K in grants to Knoxville Botanical Gardens between 2020–2026.
Who is Knoxville Botanical Gardens's largest funder?
East Tennessee Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Knoxville Botanical Gardens, with $317K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Knoxville Botanical Gardens received?
IRS 990 filings record $526K in grants to Knoxville Botanical Gardens across 26 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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