The Muse Knoxville
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Muse Knoxville?
The Muse Knoxville is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Boyd Foundation ($515K), The Clayton Homes Foundation ($384K), The Clayton Family Foundation ($190K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Muse Knoxville between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boyd Foundation | $515,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Clayton Homes Foundation | $383,725 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Clayton Family Foundation | $190,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Arconic Foundation | $85,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation | $79,450 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| Timken Foundation of Canton | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $37,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $32,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Lawson Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Truist Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $15,049 | 1 | 2024 |
| AHB Foundation Inc | $12,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Akima Club Inc | $12,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Chairman Club | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Smile 180 Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Food City Charitable Foundation | $8,334 | 1 | 2025 |
| Smith Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Melrose Foundation | $1,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Gap Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Graham Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2019) to $483K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
What grants has The Muse Knoxville received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Food City Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT THE MISSION | $8,334 |
| 2025 | Smith Family Foundation | "TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWERING ALL CHILDREN THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. AS A CHILDREN'S STEAM MUSEUM LOCATED IN EAST KNOXVILLE, WE ENGAGE YOUTH IN HANDS-ON, INQUIRY-BASED EDUCATION IN SCIENCE, | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Melrose Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2024 | The Boyd Foundation | TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL CHILDREN THORUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | General Support | $128,725 |
| 2024 | The Clayton Family Foundation | MUSE POP SUMMER PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation | SPONSORSHIP FOR HEALTHY KIDS EXIBIT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $15,049 |
| 2024 | The Chairman Club | CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | East Tennessee Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Melrose Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2023 | The Boyd Foundation | TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL CHILDREN THORUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Family Foundation | MUSE POP SUMMER PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Timken Foundation of Canton | TECH PLAY | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | Muse for All Scholarship Grant 22-23 Installment #3 | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | Muse for All Scholarship Grant 22-23 Installment #1 | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | Muse for All Scholarship Grant 22-23 Installment #2 | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Lawson Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Smile 180 Foundation | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation | SPONSORSHIP FOR HEALTHY KIDS EXIBIT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Akima Club Inc | SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR CHARITY PURPOSES | $6,000 |
| 2023 | East Tennessee Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2023 | The Gap Foundation | FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Melrose Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2022 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | Children's Educational Learning | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Clayton Family Foundation | MUSE POP SUMMER PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Boyd Foundation | TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL CHILDREN THORUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Battelle Memorial Institute | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Melrose Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2021 | Arconic Foundation | STEM PROGRAMMING FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | $55,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Muse Knoxville?
The Muse Knoxville is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Boyd Foundation ($515K), The Clayton Homes Foundation ($384K), The Clayton Family Foundation ($190K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Muse Knoxville between 2019–2025.
Who is The Muse Knoxville's largest funder?
The Boyd Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Muse Knoxville, with $515K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Muse Knoxville received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Muse Knoxville across 50 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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