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Knoxville Symphony Foundation

To receive and manage endowment funds for the benefit of the knoxville symphony society, incorporated; a tennessee non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Knoxville Symphony Foundation

Knoxville Symphony Foundation is a arts culture organization based in KNOXVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $146K. EIN: 621870544.

Founded
Headquarters
Knoxville, TN
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
A69
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

To receive and manage endowment funds for the benefit of the knoxville symphony society, incorporated; a tennessee non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Knoxville Symphony Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 95% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (7 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Knoxville Symphony Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Knoxville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 621870544. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $904K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Knoxville Symphony Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621870544. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Knoxville Symphony Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Knoxville Symphony Foundation is located in Knoxville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Knoxville Symphony Foundation has $904K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Knoxville Symphony Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $904K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Knoxville Symphony Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Knoxville Symphony Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Knoxville Symphony Foundation is a arts culture organization based in KNOXVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $146K. EIN: 621870544. Knoxville Symphony Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $904K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Knoxville Symphony Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Knoxville Symphony Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621870544, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Ned S•••••••
Secretary/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 29 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Knoxville Symphony Foundation

What is Knoxville Symphony Foundation?
Knoxville Symphony Foundation is a arts & culture organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Knoxville, United States. Knoxville Symphony Foundation is a arts culture organization based in KNOXVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $146K. EIN: 621870544.
When was Knoxville Symphony Foundation founded?
Knoxville Symphony Foundation was founded in 2001.
Who leads Knoxville Symphony Foundation?
Ned Smethers serves as Secretary/Treasurer.
Where is Knoxville Symphony Foundation located?
Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, United States.
What is Knoxville Symphony Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Knoxville Symphony Foundation trustworthy?
Knoxville Symphony Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Knoxville Symphony Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 621870544.
What is Knoxville Symphony Foundation's website?
http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com