Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Knoxville Entrepreneur Center?
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Tennessee Technology Development Corp ($1.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($85K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Knoxville Entrepreneur Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technology Development Corp | $1,401,440 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $85,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $56,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Boyd Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lawson Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chapman Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Clayton Homes Foundation | $22,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Truist Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $405K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $316K.
What grants has Knoxville Entrepreneur Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tennessee Technology Development Corp | NETWORK PARTNERS, SURVEY STIPEND | $276,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Tennessee Technology Development Corp | NETWORK PARTNER, INTERN STIPEND | $282,200 |
| 2024 | The Boyd Foundation | TO CREATE A THRIVING ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE, DIVERSE, AND SUSTAINABLE. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Lawson Family Foundation | 100KNOXVILLE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | General Support | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Tennessee Technology Development Corp | PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR NETWORK PARTNERS, INTERNSHIP STIPEND | $303,240 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | Corporate Sponsorship for Kec | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Tennessee Technology Development Corp | PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR ENTREPRENEUR CENTER | $270,000 |
| 2022 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $31,500 |
| 2022 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | General organizational support | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Tennessee Technology Development Corp | PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR ENTREPRENEUR CENTER | $270,000 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ENTREPRENEUR-INFORMED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AND ECOSYSTEM BUILDER TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN EAST TENNESSEE. 202108-11140 | $75,000 |
| 2021 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Truist Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Chapman Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Knoxville Entrepreneur Center?
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Tennessee Technology Development Corp ($1.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($85K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Knoxville Entrepreneur Center between 2020–2025.
Who is Knoxville Entrepreneur Center's largest funder?
Tennessee Technology Development Corp is the largest recorded funder of Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, with $1.4M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Knoxville Entrepreneur Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Knoxville Entrepreneur Center across 20 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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