Public charity · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $176K
- Typical grant
- $50K to $75K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $51K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 183 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $12.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.8M | $176K | 3 |
| 2024 | $14.6M | $151K | 3 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Anjan AralihalliDirector
- Barry Byrne Md PhdDirector
- Benjamin Cumbo IIIDirector
- Charles D Schoor EsqDirector
- Christopher RosaVice chairman
- Dan FriesDirector
- Elizabeth Mcnally Md PhdDirector
- Governor Brad HenryChairman
- Hon Robert E PipiaDirector
- John CostantinoDirector
- John E HowellDirector
- Lilian Wu PhdDirector
- Louis Kunkel PhdDirector
- Mark SmithDirector
- Matt PlummerDirector
- Mike RowlettOutgoing director
- Nancy KindelanDirector
- Steve FurnaryDirector
- Tom SimonDirector
- Donald WoodOutgoing president & ceo
- Henry LanmanCoo & chief legal officer
- Michael KennedyOutgoing treasurer & cfo
- Sharon HesterleePresident & ceo
- Jon Van CottInterim cfo & controller
- Angela LekChief research officer
- Mary RothChief marketing officer
- Nora CapocciEvp, healthcare services
- Peripedes GondimOutgoing evp, hr & volunteers
- Ruth DaileyChief development officer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Medical diagnosis and movr registry support
- Medical diagnosis
- Research
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Research | $75K |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical diagnosis and movr registry support | $51K |
| Semmes-Murphey Clinic | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical diagnosis | $50K |
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