Public Charity

FRIENDS OF THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST

FRIENDS OF THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST, of Knoxville, TN, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $90K in revenue, $61K in expenses, $101K in total assets. IRS filings disclose 1 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $7K.

EIN: 874531180 Knoxville, TN Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$90K
Total Expenses$61K
Total Assets$101K
Grants Given1
Grant Total$7K
Filing Years2023–2025

Mission

To conserve, protect, and promote the outstanding natural beauty and ecological vitality of the Cherokee National Forest for current and future generations through strong partnerships with the Cherokee National Forest, volunteers, donors, board members, community members and partners.

Sample Grants Given

Greeneville, TN · 2025
Revenue share payment to local tourism partner for jointly conducted Firefly Festival supporting conservation education and community engagement.
$6,962

Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Board Member David Ramsey
Treasurer Ellis Bacon
Board Member Jeff Richards
Board Member Kayla Carter
Board Member Leslie Auriemmo
Board Chair, Executive Director Mark Healey

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Top Grant Purposes

Revenue share payment to local tourism partner for jointly conducted Firefly Festival supporting conservation education and community engagement.
$6,962 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $90K $61K $101K
2024 $81K $15K $72K
2023 $2K $2K $5K

Between 2023 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2K to $90K (+3536%), with total assets most recently reported at $101K.

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Grant Geography

Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in TN.

TN

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