EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION
KNOXVILLE, TN · Youth Development
Mission
EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION SERVES URBAN YOUTH, ELEMENTARY THROUGH YOUNG ADULT UP TO APPROXIMATELY 25 YEARS OLD, THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY OF FAITH, EDUCATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES. EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JUST LEAD, A NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY MODEL WHICH IMBEDS YOUTH WORKERS TOGETHER WITH CHURCHES ACROSS THE CITY TO PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL, DISCIPLESHIP, SUMMER AND MENTORING EXPERIENCES; EMERALD YOUTH FELLOWS, A PROGRAM IN WHICH A SELECT GROUP OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE CHOSEN TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE MENTORING, CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND COLLEGE/CAREER GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM TRANSITION INTO POST-SECONDARY TRAINING AND HELP THEM MOVE INTO THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP ROLES; AND EMERALD YOUTH SPORTS, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES THAT PROVIDES CARING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND PRE-GAME DEVOTIONALS, ALONG WITH HIGH QUALITY CLINIC
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION
$17.8M in foundation grants on record from 68 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam 3 Foundation | $6.7M | 3 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $2M | 4 |
| Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation | $1.2M | 13 |
| Choicedata Foundation | $957K | 4 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $752K | 3 |
| Ted & Drama Russell Family Foundation C/O East Tn Foundation | $750K | 1 |
| Care Institute Group | $710K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $565K | 4 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxvilleinc | $522K | 4 |
| Haslam Family Foundation | $510K | 2 |
Leadership
STEVE DIGGS — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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