Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Parkinson's Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $54K · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant
- $11K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $13K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Hamilton County, Wilson County · plus 224 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $14.6M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.6M | $54K | 4 |
| 2023 | $9.6M | $65K | 4 |
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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- Andrew B AlbertVice chair
- Constance W Atwell PhdSecretary
- J Gordon BeckhamChair
- Paul H NathanTreasurer/vice chair
- Adam WolfbergBoard member
- Alessandro Di Rocco MdBoard member
- Christina Weaver JacksonBoard member
- Dan CampbellBoard member
- G Pennington EgbertBoard member
- Howard D MorganImmediate past chair
- Janis Miyasaki MdBoard member
- John ThomopoulosBoard member
- Joshua RaskinBoard member
- Marcia Mondavi BorgerBoard member
- Mary Ellen GarrettBoard member
- Mindy McilroyBoard member
- Paolo FrescoBoard member
- Peter GoldmanBoard member
- Ponder HarrisonBoard member
- Sarah BrownBoard member
- Scott CaputoBoard member
- Stephanie Goldman RosenBoard member
- Steve NewtonBoard member
- Travis HoweBoard member
- Veera RastogiBoard member
- William R MolerBoard member
- John L LehrPresident & ceo
- Leilani PearlSvp, chief communications officer
- Mark KeaveySvp, chief financial officer
- Christiana EversVp, chief community engagement officer
- Elizabeth PollardVp, chief training and education officer
- James BeckEvp, chief scientific officer
- Kayln HenkelEvp, chief advancement officer
- Meri Margaret DeoudesSvp, chief operating officer (thru 09/2024)
- Yasnahia CortorrealSvp, chief hr admin officer
- Ajay SharmaAvp, controller
- Alejandro BlancoAvp, finance
- Nicole LessardVp, chief clinical affairs officer
- Sara O'hareVp, operations
- Sheera RosenfeldVp, chief strategic initiatives officer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Center of excellence grants
- Community engagement & advocacy
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Community engagement & advocacy | $15K |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Center of excellence grants | $20K |
| University Health System Inc. Dba University of Tennessee Med | Knoxville, Knox County | Center of excellence grants | $11K |
| Optimum Hope Parkinson Recovery | Mt Juliet, Wilson County | Community engagement & advocacy | $8,000 |
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