The Haslam 3 Foundation Incorporated
Haslam Giving is the Haslam family’s official philanthropic website that consolidates the family’s grantmaking (including historic Haslam 3 Foundation activity). The site presents priorities (education, youth sports, health & human services, parks/public spaces), impact stories, and giving information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, youth development (including sports), health services, or parks/public spaces — especially organizations with programs or presence in Tennessee or Ohio — that can provide audited financials and a clear statement of purpose and budget.
Good Fit
- • Organizational work aligns with education, youth sports/leadership, health, or parks/public spaces.
- • Programs operate in Tennessee or Ohio (or have a clear partnership/impact there).
- • Ability to submit audited financial statements and a formal written request with defined amount and purpose.
- • Capacity to manage multi-year or large capital grants (the foundation makes seven-figure awards).
- • Existing relationships or local credibility in the Knoxville/Tennessee philanthropic community.
Geography
Grants span nine states (multi-state footprint) but are regionally concentrated: nearly half of dollars in the latest year were directed to Tennessee and a large share also to Ohio, indicating a regional multi-state focus rather than broad national giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 28–32 distinct recipients each year in the observed filings, with a substantial mix of independent organizations rather than a tiny closed circle, even though a few large grants account for a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
A public application route is published (written request with required audited financials and tax-exempt ruling, with June 30 and Dec 31 deadlines) and the latest year shows 13 new grantees (about 46%), which together indicate that unfamiliar applicants can and do enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
