EIN 62-1865303

Knox Education Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
44
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Transforming public education through innovative programs and partnerships, including Project GRAD Knoxville and Community Schools. Based in Knoxville, TN.
Also known as...
Project Grad Knoxville
Total revenues
$4,923,269
2023
Total expenses
$4,671,919
2023
Total assets
$6,543,232
2023
Num. employees
44
2023

Program areas at Knox Education Foundation

Special projects contains initiatives and programs that are pilots to evaluate long term viability and impact. These special projects focus on foundational academic skills, effective educators, pathways and pipelines, and success for all students.
Community schools exists in order to place the school at the center of being a catalyst for enhancing student learning and achieving a healthy community. The strategy's 3 main goals are to maximize student learning, optimize health & well-being, and create long-term support for students, families, schools, and neighborhoods. Community schools collaborates with over 275 partners to support these goals through the community schools' pillars of shared collaborative leadership, expanded enrichment opportunities, family & community engagement, and integrated student support.
Project grad knoxville is a school-embedded program at austin-east and fulton high schools that offers direct support, interventions, tools, opportunities, and coaching. A 4,000 scholarship is earned by qualifying students who enroll in accredited postsecondary institutions. Grad provides access to resources, experiences, and guidance that will contribue to increased high school graduation rates, postsecondary enrollment and completion, addressing obstacles along the way. Intentional focus is given to students from disadvantaged circumstances, from communities of concentrated challenges, and those underrepresented in higher Education.

Who funds Knox Education Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable TrustEducational$613,500
The Clayton Homes FoundationExpand Educational Opportunities$250,000
The Boyd FoundationFor Annual Budget.$200,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Knox Education Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Mike TaylorChief Executive Officer
Jill AkinChief Operating Officer
Stephanie JinkinsFormer Chief Financial Officer$106,827
Blake LawsonChief Development Officer
Ronni Vrondelia ChandlerExecutive Director, Project
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for Knox Education Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,832,436
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$90,812
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$21
Total revenues$4,923,269

Form 990s for Knox Education Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-14990View PDF
2022-062022-11-29990View PDF
2021-062022-04-01990View PDF
2021-062022-03-23990View PDF
2020-062021-12-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $155,000 from East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from The Clayton Homes Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
505 Summer Pl Utt 385
Knoxville, TN 37902
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Website URL
knoxed.org/ 
Phone
(865) 370-2300
IRS details
EIN
62-1865303
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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