University of Tennessee
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$252.6M
Foundation funders
145
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds University of Tennessee?
University of Tennessee is funded by 145 grantmakers, led by The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc ($230.7M), The Duffield Family Foundation ($2.3M), Vanderbilt University ($1.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $252.6M in grants to University of Tennessee between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2026) to $142.2M (2025). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $117K.
What grants has University of Tennessee received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $87,264 |
| 2026 | Wayne and Alberta Longmire Endowment | GENERAL OPERATING | $28,683 |
| 2026 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $134,759,795 |
| 2025 | The Duffield Family Foundation | ALIGNCARE'S 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN THROUGH 2029 | $704,983 |
| 2025 | Southeastern Conference | NCAA ASSISTANCE | $548,260 |
| 2025 | Vanderbilt University | Research | $511,090 |
| 2025 | Emory University | RESEARCH/SUBCONTRACT | $507,398 |
| 2025 | Wellcome Leap Inc | GLOBAL HEALTH RESEARCH | $411,627 |
| 2025 | West Virginia University Research Corporation | PUBLIC SERVICE AND RESEARCH | $380,188 |
| 2025 | The George Washington University | SUBAWARD | $305,993 |
| 2025 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $289,445 |
| 2025 | Northwestern University | Support of research activities | $271,771 |
| 2025 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research | $245,487 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $227,035 |
| 2025 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $213,982 |
| 2025 | Drexel University | RESEARCH | $199,744 |
| 2025 | Jobs for the Future Inc | TO SUPPORT ARES REGIONAL CHALLENGE | $160,000 |
| 2025 | The Orau Foundation | RESEARCH GRANT | $149,512 |
| 2025 | University of Southern California | RESEARCH SUBAWARD | $148,215 |
| 2025 | UA for Helene Fuld Health Trust 10-205620 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| 2025 | American Forests | Funding and technical assistance in permanently transitioning the national register of champion trees | $111,000 |
| 2025 | The Center for Produce Safety | FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH | $102,142 |
| 2025 | Washington University | RESEARCH | $101,704 |
| 2025 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $87,197 |
| 2025 | The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | RESEARCH SUBAWARD | $79,530 |
| 2025 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $78,443 |
| 2025 | Family Health International Inc | EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $76,193 |
| 2025 | Russell Sage Foundation | LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN EVICTION COURT | $74,800 |
| 2025 | Chattanoogahamilton County Public Education Fund | TUITION FOR RESIDENTS | $71,603 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of Tennessee?
University of Tennessee is funded by 145 grantmakers, led by The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc ($230.7M), The Duffield Family Foundation ($2.3M), Vanderbilt University ($1.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $252.6M in grants to University of Tennessee between 2024–2026.
Who is University of Tennessee's largest funder?
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of University of Tennessee, with $230.7M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has University of Tennessee received?
IRS 990 filings record $252.6M in grants to University of Tennessee across 200 grants from 145 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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