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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 62-1867424

Ahb Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Knoxville, TN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 38 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
J Todd Ellis Co Steiner Ellis PLLC
PO Box 52206
Knoxville, TN 37950
(865) 212-3800
Form and materials
Written request stating amount and purpose of request, most recent audited financial statements, and copy of tax exempt ruling
Deadlines
May 31, november 30
Restrictions
Only to 501(c)(3) organizations; preference given to organizations in the east tennessee area.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,472,797

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $46,007,821
  • Tax year 2023

    $375,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $26,853,260
  • Tax year 2022

    $373,750

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $1,793,475
  • Tax year 2021

    $405,000

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $1,763,405
  • Tax year 2020

    $421,250

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $1,712,751
  • Tax year 2019

    $406,250

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $1,645,655
  • Tax year 2018

    $394,500

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $1,660,433

Grants paid in 2024

38 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Webb School of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN

    We are a private educational facility providing educational services for grades pre-k through 12th grade.

    $496,000
  2. Lakeshore ParkKnoxville, TN

    Planning, development and construction of a general recreation public park on behalf of the city of knoxville in accordance with the corporation's community objective of providing public recreation opportunities and facilities.

    $200,000
  3. Knoxville Museum of ArtKnoxville, TN

    The purpose of the knoxville museum of art is to support and promote public interest, awareness, knowledge and education in the visual arts in east tennessee. To this end, the corporation shall, among other things, develop permanent collection of original works of art and present temporary exhibitions of the highest artistic merit.

    $186,797
  4. Knoxville Zoological Gardens IncKnoxville, TN

    Zoo knoxville's mission is to deliver dynamic guest experiences while inspiring action to save wildlife and wild places.

    $123,800
  5. Big Ears FestivalKnoxville, TN

    The mission of big ears is to collaborate with artists, audiences, and communities to create joyful, meaningful, and transcendent cultural experiences that defy boundaries, fuel curiosity, ignite the spirit, and nourish the soul.

    $75,000
  6. Arts & Culture AllianceKnoxville, TN

    The arts & culture alliance of greater knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.

    $45,000
  7. Boy Scouts of America TrustKnoxville, TN

    The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law.

    $30,000
  8. Metro Drug CoalitionKnoxville, TN

    Our mission is to improve the health of the greater knoxville community by reducing the use of alcohol and drugs through policy, systems and environmentchange. Our vision is a healthy and safe community, free of substance misuse.

    $30,000
  9. Pablove FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    The mission of the pablove foundation is to invest in underfunded, cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, and improve the lives of children living with cancer through the arts. We help kidswith cancer live a love-filled life today, and a cancer-free life tomorrow.

    $25,000
  10. Boulder Valley Women's Health Center IncBoulder, CO

    Our mission is to transform the landscape of sexual and reproductive health by delivering compassionate services that encompass the full spectrum of a persons needs.

    $22,500
  11. Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY

    Farm sanctuary pursues bold solutions to end animal agriculture and foster just and compassionate vegan living. We envision a world where sanctuary replaces exploitation.

    $20,000
  12. New Orleans AirliftNew Orleans, LA

    Artistic, cultural, educational and charitable purposes, including an artist-driven initiative that collaborates to inspire wounder, connect communities and fosteropportunities through arts education and the creation of public artworks.

    $20,000
  13. Kid SmartNew Orleans, LA

    To engage children in dynamic, creative and rigorous learning through the arts.

    $15,000
  14. Ohr-O'keefe Museum of Art IncBiloxi, MS

    The ohr-okeefe museum of arts mission is to promote and preserve the unique legacy of biloxi potter george e. Ohr and the diverse cultural heritage of themississippi gulf coast; and to exhibit works which exemplify the independent, innovative, and creative spirit of george ohr, emancipated craftsman pleasantreed, and ohr-okeefe museum architect frank gehry. This mission is served through compelling exhibitions and educational experiences viewed from a freshperspective relevant to our community, the region, and the nation with a strong focus on ceramic arts.

    $15,000
  15. Son of A SaintNew Orleans, LA

    Son of a saint exists to enhance the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship, emotional support, development of life skills, exposure to constructive experiences and formation of positive,lasting peer-to- peer relationships. We serve the new orleans metro area.

    $15,000
  16. Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC

    Defenders of wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities.

    $14,500
  17. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    The american heart associations mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The organizations goal is: every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life.

    $10,000
  18. Emerald Youth FoundationKnoxville, TN

    To raise up a large number of urban youth to love jesus christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities

    $10,000
  19. Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA

    Hollins university is an independent liberal arts university dedicated to academic excellence and humane values.

    $10,000
  20. Knox Youth Sports IncKnoxville, TN

    Knox youth sports organizes and operates baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, and lacrosse leagues for more than 2,500 children ages 4-12 each year. In addition, the entity provides these same activities (plus golf and soccer) to mentally and physically disabled youths from inner-city neighborhoods at no charge.

    $10,000
  21. Knoxville Opera CompanyKnoxville, TN

    To provide the residents of east tennessee with the highest quality, locally-produced opera possible. To contribute to the future of the operatic art form by educating the community about opera and its role in our culture and presenting new works when possible. To expand audiences for opera in the region. To encourage the development of operatic talent in this community, and foster its exposure to the greater opera audience.

    $10,000
  22. Ninos Del Sol Peru IncMelbourne, FL

    We are empowering a group of peruvian youths who have been orphaned or abandoned to break the cycle of poverty in their families forever by providing them with a supportive home and theopportunity to pursue higher education.

    $10,000
  23. Women's Foundation of ColoradoDenver, CO

    Catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for colorado women and their families

    $10,000
  24. Young-Williams Animal Center of East TNKnoxville, TN

    The mission of young-williams animal center of east tennessee is to lead the community to end pet homelessness, promote animal welfare, and enhance the human-animal bond.

    $7,500
  25. St John's CathedralKnoxville, TN

    ST. Johns cathedral shares and spreads love as exemplified by jesus christ. Were a people first community, building relationships of trust and authenticity.

    $7,250
  26. Cherokee Country Club FoundationKnoxville, TN

    To support individuals and charitable organizations in east tennessee by providing educational and financial assistance through the generosity of our donors.

    $5,000
  27. Denver Urban GardensDenver, CO

    Dugs mission is to provide the access, skills, and resources for people to grow healthy food in community and regenerate urban green spaces

    $5,000
  28. Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN

    Parkwest medical center provides quality healthcare, in alignment with covenant health's mission to serve the community by improving the quality of life throughbetter health, regardless of the patient's ability to pay.

    $5,000
  29. Sustainable Harvest InternationalWashington, DC

    Working together to create a just and sustainable world through transformative farmer training that nourishes communities and the earth.

    $5,000
  30. The Hope Well FoundationKnoxville, TN

    Our mission is to provide financial assistance for those needing detoxifications from substances that have created chaos in not only their lives, but in the lives oftheir loved ones as well. Our goal is to offer spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, financial, employment and recovery support services to individuals who havebeen affected by substance use, abuse, misuse, and disorders. Our vision is to offer substance abuse prevention education to individuals, businesses, families,churches, and non-profit agencies within the community.

    $5,000
  31. The Pellissippi State FoundationKnoxville, TN

    The pellissippi state foundation exists to develop friends and funds for support of the educational, cultural, and service goals of pellissippi state communitycollege. The pellissippi foundation assists the entire college in promoting excellence by securing financial support for special educational and cultural activitiesthat are in addition to the ongoing operational expenses for the college.

    $5,000
  32. Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    Tulane's purpose is to create, communicate, and conserve knowledge in order to enrich the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to think, tolearn, and to act and lead with integrity and wisdom. Tulane pursues this mission by cultivating an environment that focuses on learning and the generation ofnew knowledge; by expecting and rewarding teaching and research of extraordinarily high quality and impact; and by fostering community-building initiatives aswell as scientific, cultural and social understanding that integrate with and strengthen learning and research. This mission is pursued in the context of the uniquequalities of our location in new orleans and our continual aspiration to be a truly distinctive international university.

    $5,000
  33. University of the SouthSewanee, TN

    The university of the south is an institution of the episcopal church dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom in close community and infull freedom of inquiry, and enlightened by christian faith in the anglican tradition, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, to the end that students beprepared to search for truth, seek justice, preserve liberty under law, and serve god and humanity.

    $5,000
  34. Sjogren's FoundationReston, VA

    The foundation's mission is to: - support sjgrens patients and their loved ones through education, resources and services - provide credible resources andeducation for healthcare professionals - serve as the voice for all sjgrens patients through advocacy and awareness initiatives - lead, encourage and fundinnovative research projects to better understand, diagnose and treat sjgrens

    $4,450
  35. African Women RisingSanta Barbara, CA

    We empower women after war by providing self-sustaining solutions that give hope and change lives.

    $2,500
  36. Ah Haa School for the ArtsTelluride, CO

    The ah haa school for the arts is a community center of learning and culture that offers a wide variety of programs and inspires individuals of all ages to explore, develop and celebrate their creativity.

    $2,500
  37. Church of the AscensionKnoxville, TN

    To support church operations and ministries.

    $2,500
  38. Sheridan Arts FoundationTelluride, CO

    Restore and preserve the historic sheridan opera house as an arts and cultural resource for the telluride community; bring quality arts and cultural events to telluride; provide local and national youth with access and exposure to the arts through education

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education5 grants $536,00039% of the total
  2. Arts and culture7 grants $349,29725% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation2 grants $210,00015% of the total
  4. Animals3 grants $158,30011% of the total
  5. Mental health2 grants $35,0003% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $25,0002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes10 grants $71,9505% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee19 grants $1,258,847
  2. Louisiana4 grants $55,000
  3. Colorado5 grants $42,500
  4. California2 grants $27,500
  5. New York1 grant $20,000
  6. District of Columbia2 grants $19,500
  7. Mississippi1 grant $15,000
  8. Virginia2 grants $14,450
  9. Florida1 grant $10,000
  10. Texas1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ann Haslam BaileyPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Stephen W BaileyVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • J Todd EllisSECRETARY, TREASURER & DIR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Whitfield BaileyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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