Regal Foundation
Historical FunderKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 13-4249812 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded343
Typical grant$679
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $230 and $1,781.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E BLOUNT AVENUE, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 |
| Phone | 8659221123 |
| Form and materials | THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE MAILED: 1. REGAL FOUNDATION ORIGINAL APPLICATION AND GRANT AGREEMENT 2. A VALID, CURRENT COPY OF THE IRS FEDERAL-EXEMPT LETTER SHOWING THE ORGANIZATION IS CLASSIFIED AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. 3. A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT AUDIT OR ACCOUNTING REPORT WITH A MANAGEMENT LETTER. |
| Deadlines | 120 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT/NEED |
| Restrictions | IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE, AN ORGANIZATION MUST: 1. BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND/OR 2. AGREE TO USE THE GRANT ONLY FOR PURPOSES THAT ARE CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. REGAL FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT GRANTS TO/FOR: 1. ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT TAX-EXEMPT 2. INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE 3. ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING FUNDS FOR USE OUTSIDE OF REGAL COMMUNITIES 4. POLITICAL CAUSES 5. AGENCIES THAT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR NATIONALITY 6. TRAVEL FUNDS FOR TOURS OR TRIPS 7. SOLE SUPPORT OF OPERATING OR ADVERTISING EXPENSES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
86% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | Education | $500,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Health | $363,092 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | Military | $349,941 |
| Variety of the United States | Los Angeles, CA | Children & family | $237,047 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Health | $216,122 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Education | $175,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | Knoxville, TN | Education | $150,000 |
| Variety of Eastern Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Children & family | $129,848 |
| Historic Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN | Education | $80,000 |
| Lollipop Theater Network | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $60,000 |
| Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Health | $55,500 |
| Variety of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Children & family | $44,000 |
| American Heart Association (Knoxville) | Dallas, TX | Health | $40,000 |
| Fort Sanders Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Health | $30,000 |
| Zoo Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Education | $27,500 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Health | $25,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Knoxville, TN | Health | $23,279 |
| Dogwood Arts Festival Inc (City of Knoxville) | Knoxville, TN | Education | $22,500 |
| Variety Boys and Girls Club of Boyle Heights | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $20,000 |
| Knoxville Opera | Knoxville, TN | Education | $15,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Children & family | $13,000 |
| Friends of the Smokies | Kodak, TN | Education | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc (Nashville) | Nashville, TN | Health | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Children & family | $10,000 |
| Dogwood Arts Festival Inc | Knoxville, TN | Education | $10,000 |
| Jdrf Tennessee | Brentwood, TN | Health | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Area Urban League | Knoxville, TN | Education | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Track & Field Club Inc (Knoxville Track Club) | Knoxville, TN | Health | $10,000 |
| Sertoma Center Inc | Knoxville, TN | Education | $10,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation (Friends of T Rothman) | New York, NY | Education | $7,500 |
| Variety of Georgia | Johns Creek, GA | Children & family | $6,500 |
| Catherine's House | Belmont, NC | Children & family | $6,102 |
| Knoxville Catholic High School | Knoxville, TN | Education | $6,000 |
| The Wordplayers | Knoxville, TN | Education | $6,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation (Specify Chapter Event With Payment) | Atlanta, GA | Health | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church Concord (Concord Christian School) | Knoxville, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| Global Smile Foundation Inc | Westwood, MA | Health | $5,000 |
| Ijams Nature Center (Twilight at Ijams) | Knoxville, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| Motion Picture Club Foundation | New York, NY | Children & family | $5,000 |
| Parish Episcopal School | Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Children & family | $5,000 |
| South Knoxville Pride Celebration (Sokno Pride) | Knoxville, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| The Felix Organization | Locust Valley, NY | Children & family | $5,000 |
| Tristar Rowing | Knoxville, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| Women in Film | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Richardson Jason | Augusta, GA | Health | $5,000 |
| Big City Mountaineers Inc | Arvada, CO | Education | $4,000 |
| East Tennessee Equality Council Inc (Knox Pride) | Knoxville, TN | Education | $4,000 |
| YMCA of San Francisco (Stonestown Family YMCA) | San Francisco, CA | Children & family | $3,787 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County | Fresno, CA | Education | $3,551 |
| Horse Haven of Tennessee Inc (Education) | Knoxville, TN | Children & family | $3,500 |
| Wall Mark | Asheville, NC | Health | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross (Northern Mariana Islands) | Boone, IA | Health | $3,187 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (Als California) | Arlington, VA | Health | $3,182 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Health | $3,141 |
| Alliance for Integrated Awareness Inc | Maryville, TN | Health | $3,100 |
| Ainsley's Angels of America | Virginia Beach, VA | Children & family | $3,000 |
| Anderson County Schools (Achs Booster Club) | Clinton, TN | Education | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 343 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Education | $899,950 |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | Education | $461,248 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $230,774 |
| Variety of the United States | Los Angeles, CA | Children & family | $211,915 |
| Variety of Eastern Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Children & family | $93,731 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,002,413 | 348 |
| 2023 | $2,696,193 | 291 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4249812
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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