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Knoxville area nonprofits

There are 5,190 organizations in the greater Knoxville metro area. Combined, these Knoxville metro nonprofits employ 51,496 people, earn more than $8 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $21 billion.
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Job trends for Knoxville nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
647
1-10
 
288
11-25
 
119
26-100
 
99
101 to 1,000
 
65
1,000+
 
10
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Knoxville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,084
$250k to $1M
 
385
$1M to $5M
 
199
$5M to $25M
 
85
$25M to $100M
 
29
$100M+
 
14
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Knoxville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
915
 
$81,665,759
Educational institutions
 
718
 
$830,138,603
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
434
 
$80,323,999
Human service organizations
 
378
 
$353,684,414
Business and community development organizations
 
363
 
$112,865,239
Foundations
 
347
 
$363,387,436
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
279
 
$78,574,054
Mutual assistance organizations
 
259
 
$66,981,688
Unions and employment organizations
 
171
 
$64,885,271
Animal organizations
 
162
 
$53,209,466
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Directory of nonprofits in Knoxville

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1-20 of 5,190

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's mission is to promote responsible energy choices that work to address the impacts of Global Climate Change and ensure clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
27
EIN
58-1620669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest Food Bank East Tennessee

Second Harvest Food Bank of East tn is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our 18 county service areas by providing Food, services, and education to address the nutritional needs of all people at risk of hunger.
Revenue
$51.8m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
68
EIN
58-1450139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Covenant Health

Covenant Health is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system committed to improving the health and quality of life in East Tennessee.
Revenue
$235.7m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
1,587
EIN
62-1646734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Johnson University

Founded in 1893, Johnson University is a private, coeducational institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctor's degrees. Over the years, the University programs have expanded to include different avenues of modern evangelism.
Revenue
$30.3m
Assets
$281.3m
Employees
818
EIN
62-6001104
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspire Foundation

Aspire Foundation is a private foundation in Clinton, TN whose mission is: The Aspire Foundation made a grant to the McClung Museum of National History last year.
Revenue
$26.5m
Assets
$101.7m
Employees
0
EIN
83-4048199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Webb School of Knoxville

Webb School of Knoxville nurtures Pre-K-12 students through rigorous learning, honor, integrity, and respectful community, developing critical thinkers and leaders of character.
Revenue
$41.1m
Assets
$147.5m
Employees
401
EIN
62-0550980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation

To hold, maintain, renovate and improve certain real property known as the historic Tennessee theatre located in Knoxville Tennessee in order to provide a performing arts venue for the community and other entities for historic and educational activities.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$46.1m
Employees
36
EIN
62-1651302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)

East Tennessee Foundation's mission is to build charitable resources to make communities stronger and lives better through thoughtful giving.
Revenue
$27.7m
Assets
$282.5m
Employees
25
EIN
62-0807696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA)

Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA) is a 59-bed, acute care, not-for-profit corporation, which was chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1936. It is a unique organization in that no stock has ever been issued, nor can be issued in the future.
Revenue
$84.9m
Assets
$96.8m
Employees
723
EIN
62-0544855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodwill Industries Knoxville

Goodwill Knoxville provides vocational services and employment opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled individuals through rehabilitation programs and contracts with private businesses.
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$51.8m
Employees
664
EIN
62-0868796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain Peoples Health Councils (MPHC)

Mountain Peoples Health Councils provides rural primary, dental, and behavioral healthcare for all ages, regardless of ability to pay, plus prevention and support services.
Revenue
$23.5m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
143
EIN
23-7357228
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Educational Loan Finance

Educational Loan Finance funds post-secondary student loans, grants, and scholarships, guiding students and parents while delivering no-cost financial literacy and wellness education.
Revenue
$152.8m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
34
EIN
62-1586836
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Supports Great Smoky Mountains National Park by securing financial and volunteer resources; offers educational and historical preservation programs; located in Kodak, TN.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$35.9m
Employees
19
EIN
62-1564782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley empowers youth through after-school and summer programs advancing academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership, arts, and workforce development.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
485
EIN
62-0475743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association (ETCH)

ETCH provides exceptional pediatric care, wellness and education for children from birth to 21 years of age in Knoxville, TN.
Revenue
$413.8m
Assets
$740.4m
Employees
2,543
EIN
62-6002604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services

Ridgeview is committed to providing high quality behavioral health services through prevention, treatment of mental illness and substance abuse, and support to improve the overall health, well-being, recovery, and hope of the people they serve.
Revenue
$23.6m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
325
EIN
62-0579512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of Tennessee Foundation

The University of Tennessee Foundation supports the university's academic mission through financial stewardship, private gift support, and alumni engagement.
Revenue
$344.8m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
335
EIN
62-1844686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tau Beta Pi Association Incorporated

To mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$51.3m
Employees
17
EIN
62-0479545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources

The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources advances HR professionals in higher education through resources, leadership, research, and community support.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
32
EIN
59-0976133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MEDIC Regional Blood Center

To enhance the well-being of the community by providing a safe, adequate and economical supply of blood products and services. Medic Regional Blood Center is the only blood provider for East Tennessee serving 21 counties.
Revenue
$22.6m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
171
EIN
62-0598756
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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