From public IRS filings
BIG EARS FESTIVAL
KNOXVILLE, TN · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE BIG EARS FESTIVAL IS TO CREATE, NURTURE, AND SUPPORT ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION THAT TRANSCENDS TRADITIONAL BOUNDARIES, STRENGTHENS AND BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS, AND CONNECTS ACROSS KNOXVILLE THROUGH GENRE-DEFYING MUSIC, FILM AND ARTS PROGRAMMING, AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$4.6M
Total expenses
$4M
Total assets
$2.8M
Program expense ratio
89%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds BIG EARS FESTIVAL
$3.3M in foundation grants on record from 25 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Aslan Foundation | $1.1M | 6 |
| Haslam Family Foundation | $525K | 2 |
| Boyd Foundation | $450K | 2 |
| Roy Cockrum Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville | $152K | 4 |
| Johnson Wd and Sc Family Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $91K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $86K | 3 |
| Hobson-Wood Foundation | $75K | 3 |
| Ahb Foundation Inc C/O Steiner & Ellis Pllc | $75K | 1 |
Leadership
ASHLEY CAPPS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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