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Filing year 2024

ATHENS FEDERAL FOUNDATION

Athens, Tennessee·EIN 27-1569250·NTEE T30 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$1.1M
Total assets
$6M
Total expenses
$409k
Reported officers
13

Reported officers (all unpaid)

No paid executives reported in 2024. ATHENS FEDERAL FOUNDATION reported 13 unpaid officers and board members on its 990-PF.

President
Secretary
Treasurer/director
Director
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Grants paid

Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.

Total granted

$372k

Itemized grants

39

Median grant

$5k

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
YMCA - LOCKER ROOM PROJECTATHENS, TNSPECIAL GRANT TO BE USED TOWARD $1.7 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO ADD 2 ADA ACCESSIBLE FAMILY LOCKER ROOMS, 4 ADA ACCESSIBLE FAMILY RESTROOMS, UPDATE MENS AND WOMENS LOCKER ROOMS WITH ADA ACCESSIBLE SHOWERS, AND 2 HANDICAP LIFTS TO CONNECT THE UPPER LOBBY AND POOL DECK TO RESTROOM / LOCKER ROOM LEVEL. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO PROVIDE UPDATES TO HVAC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS TO THESE AREAS.$100k
MIRACLE LAKE INCETOWAH, TNFUNDING FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR MIRACLE LAKE, WHICH IS A 12-WEEK RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOLLOWED BY 6-12 MONTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO ALCOHOLD, DRUGS AND CRIMINAL MINDED BEHAVIOR.$25k
TENNESSEE WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYATHENS, TNFUNDING TO THE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO BE DISTRUBUTED TO STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR FINANCIAL AID. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BASED ON COMBINATION OF GRADES AND FINANCIAL NEED.$25k
ATHENS-MCMINN FAMILY YMCAATHENS, TNRELOCATION AND FURNISHING OF "CHILD WATCH" AREA TO A LARGER SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE CARE FOR DESIGNATED AGE GROUPS. THE SPACE IS USED TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE WHILE PARENTS ARE UTILIZING THE YMCA FACILITIES. WHEN THE SPACE IS NOT IN USE FOR "CHILD WATCH" IT CAN ALSO BE USED FOR AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER DAY CAMP AND Y-CAP PROGRAMING.$20k
MCMINN COUNTY EDUCATION & COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - MCMINN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOATHENS, TNFUNDS ADMINISTRED BY MECF WILL BE USED TO FUND COMPASSION CLOSET PROVIDING CLOTHING, SHOES, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. FUNDS WILL BE DIVIDED AMONG 13 SCHOOLS BASED ON STUDENT POPULATION$17k
TENNESSEE WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY - LOVE THY NEIGHBORATHENS, TNFUNDS TO BE UTILIZED FOR BACKSACKS PROGRAM FOR COUNTY SCHOOLS, CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY, MOBILE FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE.$15k
GRACE & MERCY MINISTRIESATHENS, TNFUNDS TO PURCHASE FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR FEEDING FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS AT THE COOKE MINISTRY BUILDING.$10k
STRAIGHTWAY MINISTRY INCENGLEWOOD, TNTUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CLIENTS ATTENDING TENNEESSE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY$10k
THE HOPE CENTERATHENS, TNFUNDING FOR DARKNESS TO LIGHT PROGRAM TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE PREVENTION. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND SEXUAL ASSULT CENTER.$10k
MCMINN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS INCATHENS, TNFUNDING FOR THE LUNCH WITH FRIENDS PROGRAM, AND FUNDING FOR SENIOR ADVOCATE TO ASSIST CLEINTS IN APPLYING FOR BENEFIT PROGRAMS.$8k
WESLEY MEMORIAL UMC - ETOWAH FOOD PANTRYETOWAH, TNFUNDS FOR PURCHASE FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION THROUGH THE ETOWAH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY$8k
MCMINN COUNTY EMERGENCY RESCUE SQUADATHENS, TNFUNDS FOR FIRST RESPONDER GRADE AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS$6k
CASA CORRIDOR OF EAST TNATHENS, TNFUNDS TO BE USED TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES WHO WILL BE CHARGED THROUGH JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF ABUSED AND/OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO ARE BEFORE THE JUVENILE COURTS OF MCMINN, MEIGS AND RHEA COUNTIES.$6k
CASA MONROE INCMADISONVILLE, TNRECRUITMENT, SCREENING AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES FOR THE MONROE COUNTY AREA$6k
CASA OF BRADLEY COUNTY TNCLEVELAND, TNRECRUITMENT, SCREENING AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES FOR BRADLEY COUNTY AREA$6k
THE TROUSDALE SCHOOL INCCLEVELAND, TNPURCHASE OF IPADS FOR USE IN THE "LIFELONG LEARNING: ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES USING TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING, JOB TRAINING AND SOCIAL SKILLS" PROGRAM.$6k
GOOD FAITH CLINIC INCATHENS, TNFUNDING FOR 2025 COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR IN CONJUNCTION WITH REMOTE AREA MEDICAL$6k
MCMINN COUNTY EDUCATION & COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONATHENS, TNPURCHASE OF BOOKS TO BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE MCMINN COUNTY IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM$5k
COORDINATED CHARITIES INCATHENS, TNFUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF FOOD TO BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS FOOD PANTRY.$5k
HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES OF MCMINN COUNTYATHENS, TNFUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO PURCHASE BUILDING MATERIALS TO MINOR HOME REPAIRS AND ACCESS RAMP CONSTRUCTION FOR LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES THROUGH VOLUNTEER LABOR, TO CREATE A SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENT ENABELING INDIVIDUALS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES.$5k
KEITH MEMORIAL UMC - NOURISH ONE CHILDATHENS, TNFUNDS TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM FOR ATHENS CITY SCHOOLS$5k
MCMINN COUNTY 4-HATHENS, TNFUNDS FOR STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ALLOWING TEAM TO ATTEND RELEVANT CONFERENCE, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO IMPROVE EFFECTIVNESS OF 4-H PROGRAMS.$5k
MCMINN COUNTY EDUCATION & COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - LET'S READ 20ATHENS, TNPURCHASE OF BOOKS TO BE USED IN THE LET'S READ 20 PROGRAMS IN MCMINN AND MEIGS COUNTIES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 3RD GRADE$5k
MONROE COUNTY RESCUE SQUADMADISONVILLE, TNFUNDS TO PURCHASE A RESCUE OPERATIONS MOBILE COMMAND TRAILER$5k
MORNING STAR MINISTRIESATHENS, TNFUNDING FOR THE "HAPPY BODY NUTRITION PROGRAM" WHICH CONSIST OF INSTRUCTION IN HEALTH, NUTRITION, SANITATION, FOOD PREP, MAKING GROCERY LIST, MENU PLANNING FOR FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL BUDGETING FOR THE CENTER'S DEVELOPMENTALLY/PHYSICALLY DISABLED CLIENTS.$5k
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Financial trend

Revenue and expenses over time

ATHENS FEDERAL FOUNDATION reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.

RevenueExpenses
$1M
$286k
2023
$1.1M
$409k
2024
Total revenue and total expenses from IRS Form 990 filings.

This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.

Sector benchmark

What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in Tennessee

ATHENS FEDERAL FOUNDATION reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organization in Tennessee earns a median of $35,455.

25th percentile
$11k
Median
$35,455
75th percentile
$87k
90th percentile
$212k

These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 340 organizations across 340 filings (2021 – 2024).

See full Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking pay data for Tennessee
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In 2024, ATHENS FEDERAL FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $409k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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