Foundations that fund health care in Tennessee
These 25 foundations made grants to health care in Tennessee in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Erlanger Health, Chattanooga: Technology
- $30,000 to Lifespring Community Health, Chattanooga: Program support
- $30,000 to Volunteers in Medicine Chattanooga Inc, Chattanooga: General operating
How to apply: Religious and public charitable organizations may visit foundation website to complete an online application for grant submission.
Deadlines: None none
Restrictions: All contributions are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Robinson Foundation
- $1,000,000 to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc, Memphis: new positron emission tomography (PET) machine, a next-generation 4D-Nucleofector...
- $400,000 to Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Foundation, Memphis: Trauma Room 2 and 3 for boom and fisheye camera and video monitors, STORZ intubation...
- $5,000 to Veracity Neuroscience Foundation, Memphis: Lindsey/Saemenes Huntington's disease golf tournament and general support
How to apply: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Deadlines: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Restrictions: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation
- $252,199 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: Research project
- $224,998 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: Research project
- $223,682 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: Research project
How to apply: There is a formal 2 step application process that must be submitted through the mathers foundation's online portal. Refer to mathersfoundation.org for details.
Deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed on a trimester basis. Refer to mathersfoundation.org for details.
Restrictions: The foundation make grants only to organizations having tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and to those that are not private foundations withing the meaning of section 509(a), or in the absence of such a...
Tucker Foundation
- $192,550 to On Point, Hixson: General support - increasing social-emotional health and academic support for hamilton...
- $50,000 to On Point, Hixson: General support - cleveland youth are on point and leading with vision!
- $30,000 to First Things First, Chattanooga: General support - sabilizing low-income and at-risk noncustodial parents
How to apply: There is no specified format required
Restrictions: Grants are generally focused in hamilton and bradley counties of east tennessee and atlanta, georgia, but they are not limited to these locales.
Robert L & Kathrina H Maclellan Founda Foundation
- $100,000 to Lifespring Community Health, Chattanooga: For general operating support.
- $75,000 to On Point, Hixson: For general operating support.
- $70,000 to First Things First Inc, Chattanooga: For outreach to families.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online at www.maclellan.net where instructions are provided.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $157,867 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: 81774 understanding how anti-displacement housing redevelopment impacts the social...
- $40,000 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: 80516 providing critical data to inform key stakeholders in nutrition policy and...
- $25,256 to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc, Memphis: Matching gifts
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Tennessee Health Foundation Inc
- $110,000 to Ballad Health Foundation, Johnson City: 2024 hickey match
- $20,000 to University Health System Inc, Knoxville: 2024 wallen match
- $10,000 to Church Health Center of Memphis Inc, Memphis: 2024 church health center printing gift
How to apply: Www.bcbst.com/about/in-the-community/healthy-places/funding-criteria
Deadlines: May, november for community trust funding and august for healthy place funding
Restrictions: Www.bcbst.com/about/in-the-community/healthy-places/funding-criteria
George R Johnson Family Foundation
- $30,000 to On Point, Hixson: Graduation coaching program
- $15,000 to Karis Community Health, Cleveland: Program support
- $15,000 to Welcome Home of Chattanooga, Chattanooga: Program support
How to apply: Applications are to be submitted in the form of a letter of not more than two pages describing the project for which the grant is sought. If the project meets foundation guidelines, additional information may be requested.
Restrictions: Grants will be awarded to charitable organizations primarily in the following locations: tennessee - bradley, hamilton, loudon, marion, mcminn, meigs, monroe, polk, rhea & sequatchie counties. Georgia - catoosa, dade, murray, walker &...
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives
- $18,232 to Music Health Alliance, Nashville: For program use/fundraising efforts for program use.
- $3,687 to Music Health Alliance, Nashville: Foundation giving to another foundation or for scholarships
- $3,162 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: Foundation giving to another foundation or for scholarships
How to apply: Applications can be submitted via gibson.submittable.com/submit
Deadlines: Donation requests are reviewed on a monthly basis after the end of each month.
Restrictions: Awards benefit those who bring education or healing through music specific programs where guitar is used.
Lawson Family Foundation
- $5,000 to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Memphis: General support
- $5,000 to Dream Connection, Knoxville: General support
- $2,500 to Random Acts of Flowers, Knoxville: General support
How to apply: Website application: https://www.lawsonfamilyfoundation.org/grants
Deadlines: Open applications
Restrictions: Only tax exempt 501c3 organizations. Preference given to organizations in knox county, tn and meeting funding priorities outlined at: https://www.lawsonfamilyfoundation.org/strategic- priorities
The West End Home Foundation
- $100,000 to Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville, Nashville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
- $17,500 to Faith Family Medical Center, Nashville: To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity
Deadlines: N/a n/a
The Ayers Foundation Trust
- $100,000 to Ballad Health Foundation, Johnson City: General/operating
- $2,500 to Faith Family Medical Center, Nashville: General/operating
How to apply: No specific form is required.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Donations are primarily, but not exclusively limited to organizations located in davidson, decatur, henderson, lawrence, perry, and unicoi counties in the state of tennessee.
Carolyn Smith Foundation
- $40,000 to Hospital Hospitality House, Nashville: Health-general
- $5,000 to Faith Family Medical Center, Nashville: Provide medical care for needy
How to apply: Formal request from applicants
Deadlines: None specific
Restrictions: Restricted to total assets
Joe C Davis Foundation
- $25,000 to Faith Family Medical Center, Nashville: Program support
- $10,000 to Hope Clinic for Women, Nashville: Program support
How to apply: See attached statement 18
Deadlines: See attached statement 18
Restrictions: Only 501(c)(3) organizations - preference is given to charitable organizations located in the nashville, tn area. The foundation does not generally provide significant funding for the arts, environmental causes, or religious activities,...
Truist Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Church Health Center of Memphis Inc, Memphis: Thriving communities
- $10,000 to Karis Community Health, Cleveland: Thriving communities
How to apply: Online application with supporting information regarding purpose of the organization and expected benefits of program
Deadlines: Rolling Deadlines
Restrictions: Grants are made exclusively for charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
T & T Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Saddle Up, Nashville: Equine therapy for special needs children
- $5,000 to Medical Foundation of Nashville, Nashville: General funds
How to apply: Applications should be in writing, should include the name and address of the charitable organization, the amount of the gift requested and the purpose for which the gift is to be used.
Deadlines: Applications need to be received by the annual meeting which is traditionally held in october.
Restrictions: There is no stated limitation on individual awards.
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to The Forget Me Not Foundation of Northwest Tennessee, Union City: Community program services
- $3,000 to Birth Choice Incorporated, Jackson: Family planning center
How to apply: Undeveloped at this time.
Athens Federal Foundation
- $6,022 to Mcminn County Emergency Rescue Squad, Athens: Funds for first responder grade automatic external defibrillators
- $5,500 to Good Faith Clinic Inc, Athens: Funding for 2025 community health fair in conjunction with remote area medical
How to apply: No special form; format outlined in grant application policy
Deadlines: June 1 of each year
Restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)(3) public charities in the communities served by (former) athens federal community bank.
The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd
- $5,000 to Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga: Provide housing for families with children receiving medical treatment
- $5,000 to Cedarcroft Home, Lebanon: Provide a home for disadvantaged men
How to apply: Written or oral application with proof of 501(c)(3) status
Restrictions: No formal limitations, but may not be approved if outside wilson county, tn
The Westfield Insurance Foundation
- $5,500 to The Heimerdinger Foundation, Nashville: General operating support
- $2,500 to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc, Memphis: General operating support
How to apply: Applicants should use the contact information provided and submit requests electronically. Necessary information provided should include prior open year filed 990 returns, and any applicable financial records relating to the request; such as program budgets or financial...
Deadlines: Submissions are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Funds are disbursed to organizations that are permissible within the Foundation's exempt purpose and existence under 501(c)(3), strategy, and eligible to receive contributinos according to applicable IRC Code sections and verification.
The Francis Family Foundation
- $170,000 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: Fellowship
How to apply: All fellowship applications must be made via a link provided at www.francisfellowships.org and should include: (a) general description of the current research activities in the pulmonary unit; (b) summary of past training record of the unit; (c) biographical sketch of the...
Deadlines: Inquire with contact
Restrictions: Fellowships are awarded in the field of pulmonary medicine. The director of any pulmonary training program may apply on behalf of the fellow. Awards are limited to institutions located in the united states and canada. A department may...
Samaritan Foundation
- $100,000 to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Memphis: Humanitarian
How to apply: See attached application form
The Smith Family Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Memphis: General support of charity
How to apply: In writing
Adams Family Foundation Ii
- $100,000 to Special Kids, Murfreesboro: General fund
How to apply: An open letter
Restrictions: Primary tennessee secondary southeast
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
- $50,000 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville: Unrestricted general
How to apply: By letter request specifying the applicant's qulifications or status and a copy of its 501(c)(3) determination letter
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
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