Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.8 million in 159 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.8 million
- Number of grants159
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$175 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13.3 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13.3 million | 130 | $113 million |
| 2024 | $16.8 million | 159 | $175 million |
How to apply
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 96 | $13.2 million |
| Colorado | 30 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 5 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $164,375 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $69,167 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $67,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Foundation | Haslam college naming endowment | $2.6 million |
| Young Life | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Lipscomb University | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Lakeshore Park | Operating support | $1.0 million |
| Redeemer City to City | Operating support | $1.0 million |
| University Health Systems Inc | Emergency and trauma services | $1.0 million |
| Belmont University | Operating support | $1.0 million |
| Teach for America Inc | Ignite tutoring | $750,000 |
| Accelerate | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation in | Expansion to gay street | $500,000 |
| Young Life | General operating support | $380,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville Inc | Affordable housing fund | $300,000 |
| Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church | Building improvement campaign | $300,000 |
| Pivot School Improvement Leaders | Support for general operations | $250,000 |
| Young Life | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Maryville College | Alexander institute for environmental education | $250,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Tera school leadership project | $200,000 |
| Prep Public Schools | General operating support | $197,500 |
| Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church | Missions fund | $175,000 |
| King's Academy | General operating support | $150,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Knox Education Foundation | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Instruction Partners | $50k for knox pilot/$75k for school leadership pilot | $125,000 |
| Reformed Evangelistic Fellowship | General operating support | $103,000 |
| Langham Partnership | All in for the global church growth campaign | $100,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Tennessee Charter School Center | Policy manual | $100,000 |
| Carson - Newman University | Child development lab construction | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Health Center | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Knoxville Habitat for Humanity | Readiness fund or ellen's glen | $100,000 |
| Center for Christianity and Public Life | Operating support | $100,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation | Ut haslam leadership scholars | $100,000 |
| Metro Drug Coalition | Gateway gift | $100,000 |
| Family Investment Foundation | Transforming western heights | $100,000 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency Inc | Memphis literacy institute | $100,000 |
| Free Medical Clinic of America | East knoxville health clinic for the uninsured - 2nd location | $80,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN | Bothpath embedded mentoring program support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William E Haslam
- Cristen G Haslam
- Jennifer Oswalt
Questions people ask
Does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation give?
$16.8 million in tax year 2024, across 159 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William E Haslam (President & Director), Cristen G Haslam (Vice President & Director) and Jennifer Oswalt (Secretary, Treasurer, & Director).
What does Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.