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
8904%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds BIG EARS FESTIVAL
$2.6M in foundation grants on record from 20 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville | $152K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $86K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $85K | 3 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $47K | 3 |
| Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation Dba Downtown Knoxville Alliance | $33K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $31K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $26K | 3 |
| South Arts | $22K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $18K | 1 |
Leadership
ASHLEY CAPPS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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