Dollywood Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
99% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Dollywood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sevierville, Tennessee, registered in 1990, with $89,841,114 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
111 E Main St Ste 2, Sevierville, TN, 37862 EIN 62-1348105 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$89.8M
▲ 14.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$84.1M
Net assets
$38.1M
Employees
40
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Dollywood Foundation: 99% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dollywood Foundation: 5 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Dollywood Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dollywood Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To share the life and legacy of dolly parton as an inspiration to all children to dream more, learn more,care more and be more.
What they do
My people fund and mountain tough recovery team - to provide relief to persons harmed by natural disasters in the local community. during the year ended december 31, 2024, the dollywood foundation provided 400,000 to support hurricane helene recovery efforts.
Scholarships - to provide college scholarships to local high school seniors. during the year ended december 31, 2024, scholarships were provided to 22 individuals.
Contact & location
- Address
- 111 E Main St Ste 2, Sevierville, TN, 37862
- City
- Sevierville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31.0M (FY2017) to $89.8M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29.6MNet assets $38.1M
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$67.8M
Total liabilities
$29.6M
Net assets
$38.1M
Salaries & benefits
$3.1M
4% of expenses
Board members
11
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,841,114▲14.5% | $84,089,692▲31.6% | $38,133,949▲20.0% | $67,777,675▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $78,447,198▲42.6% | $63,879,132▲22.0% | $31,785,473▲92.0% | $51,822,822▲55.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $55,014,669▲16.7% | $52,357,639▲14.4% | $16,555,444▲3.5% | $33,234,887▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,147,994▲10.3% | $45,755,976▲12.5% | $15,990,775▲11.3% | $28,706,195▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,750,755▲18.5% | $40,678,284▲13.8% | $14,367,106▲24.1% | $23,282,143▲37.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,082,439▲10.9% | $35,759,108▲9.6% | $11,580,517▲13.5% | $16,901,753▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,544,926▲4.9% | $32,620,665▼10.6% | $10,201,190▼8.6% | $16,202,370▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $31,021,020 | $36,485,086 | $11,163,452 | $15,289,962 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jeff Conyers — $325,000 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Conyers | President | 40 | $325,000 |
| Norrine Briggs | Executive Di | 40 | $170,000 |
| Samuel Wolfe | Dir. of Oper | 40 | $156,600 |
| Theresa Long | Dir. of Mark | 40 | $150,378 |
| Ethan Taylor | Dir. of Fina | 40 | $114,000 |
| Andrew Wexler | Director | 1 | — |
| Byron Trauger | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Kite | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Crissy Haslam | Director | 1 | — |
| Dolly Parton | Chair | 1 | — |
| Edna Rogers | Director | 1 | — |
| Eugene Naughton | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Joel Manby | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachel Parton George | Director | 1 | — |
| Ted Miller | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Grants received · $44.0M total
123 grants to Dollywood Foundation totaling $44.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc | Restricted | 2024 | $145,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2024 | $53,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Basic education and literacy-humanitarian-daf | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Books & mailings ne custer | 2024 | $16,991 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,886 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| 4 Good Community Inc | The funding was used to pay the procurement of cost of books distributed to children in the posey county indiana community. | 2024 | $9,055 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,519 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Awd-early childhood and youth services | 2024 | $6,653 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,540 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Early literacy | 2023 | $7,465,464 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | To support 5 host county entities in indiana | 2023 | $200,000 |
| United Way of New York City | Education read write & code- rwc builds upon lessons learned from readnyc, uwnycs decade-long literacy program in mott haven in the bronx, and adds new elements to help prepare children for post-covid civic and economic engagement. rwc continues to address childrens foundational literacy and wellness needs: increasing early literacy via home, school, and community libraries; providing out-of-school learning and wellness opportunities for children and families; and building teachers capacity to meet childrens literacy needs in a digital age. at the same time, rwc invests in students advanced 21st century literacy needs: innovative methods to integrate reading and writing instruction, multimodal approaches to culturally responsive pedagogy, and introducing computer science to teachers and students in humanities settings. | 2023 | $160,102 |
Grants made · $400K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $400K in FY2024. All grants made by Dollywood Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ways | — | $400,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dollywood Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dollywood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1348105, based in Sevierville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dollywood Foundation's EIN?
- Dollywood Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1348105.
- How much revenue does Dollywood Foundation report?
- Dollywood Foundation reported $89,841,114 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Dollywood Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Dollywood Foundation spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Dollywood Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Dollywood Foundation A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Dollywood Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dollywood Foundation's latest Form 990 is $325,000, paid to Jeff Conyers (President).
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Data for Dollywood Foundation (EIN 62-1348105) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.