From public IRS filings
EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS
KNOXVILLE, TN · Education
Mission
TO PROVIDE FREE, SUSTAINABLE, HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN KNOXVILLE'S URBAN NEIGBORHOODS, ENSURING ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO AN OUTSTANDING COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$7.2M
Total expenses
$7.3M
Total assets
$7.6M
Program expense ratio
97%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS
$1.9M in foundation grants on record from 9 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson Family Foundation | $750K | 3 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $500K | 2 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxvilleinc | $280K | 2 |
| Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | $100K | 1 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $91K | 4 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $66K | 4 |
| Stowers Machinery Foundation | $45K | 3 |
| Christian Community Foundation | $35K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $30K | 2 |
Leadership
STEVE DIGGS — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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