East Tennessee Foundation

Thoughtful giving for stronger communities,
better lives in East Tennessee 

Founded in 1986, East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is a public, nonprofit, community foundation created for the purpose of building charitable resources to make communities stronger and lives better through thoughtful giving. This 501(c) (3) organization was established through a merger of Community Foundation of East Tennessee and Business Trust for the Arts and began with assets of $625,000 making grants to contiguous counties. ETF serves 25 counties in East Tennessee.     

Directions to the Foundation during TDOT Interstate-40 highway construction                                                                                                                            Visit our clickable County Map to learn more about ETF\'s work throughout 25 counties!  

East Tennessee Foundation respects, celebrates, and encourages diversity that positively contributes to our healthy and caring community.

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