KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
KNOXVILLE, TN · Education
Mission
KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER SERVES THE KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE AND SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS A MEANS TO TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESS VENTURE IDEAS AND DREAMS INTO SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES. THE SUCCESS OF THESE BUSINESSES PROVIDES JOBS TO INDIVIDUALS IN EAST TENNESSEE. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS INSPIRATION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND TRAINING TO LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN AREAS SUCH AS STRATEGIC PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, SALES, MARKETING AND CAPITAL FORMATION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
$1.4M in foundation grants on record from 10 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technology Development | $1.1M | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $85K | 3 |
| Boyd Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation | $50K | 2 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $32K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $30K | 1 |
| Lawson Family Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Clayton Homes Foundation | $23K | 3 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $20K | 2 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | $16 | 1 |
Leadership
JENNA JOHNS — VP/CONTROLLER (Principal officer)
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