Public charity · Bethesda, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $1.7M
- Typical grant
- $81K to $185K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $115K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Shelby County, Hamilton County · plus 563 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $186.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189.7M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $186.9M | $1.7M | 11 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Louis A DefalcoVice chair
- Carole B Griego MdTrustee
- Kate O'donnellTrustee
- Dodzie Sogah PhdTrustee
- David A MountTreasurer
- Robert H NiehausVice chair
- Eric R Olson PhdVice chair
- Dominic J CarusoTrustee
- Paul A MotenkoTrustee
- Teresa L ElderVice chair
- Eric Schneider MdTrustee
- Steven Shak MdTrustee
- John S WeinbergExecutive vice chair
- Kc Bryan WhiteChair
- Jessica H Boyd MdTrustee
- Michael P Boyle MdPresident & ceo
- Irena BarisicEvp, chief oper/fin officer
- Michael B CavadelSvp, chief legal officer
- John C Mahler JrChief investment officer
- Bruce Marshall MdEvp & chief medical officer
- John P Clancy MdSvp, clinical research
- Earl A LeeManaging director, investments
- Eric KoehrsenManaging director, investments
- Andrew LewisManaging director, investments
- Gentiana S ArovasManaging director, investments
- Albert FaroVp clinical affairs
- Preston W Campbell III MdFormer ceo & strategic advisor
- William Skach MdEvp & chief scientific officer
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Cf care center
- Research study
- Therapeutics discovery research
- Adult care
- Clinical research center
- Quality improvement
- Research
- Training
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Cf care center | $432K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Therapeutics discovery research | $328K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Clinical research center | $185K |
| University Health System Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Cf care center | $153K |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Cf care center | $144K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Research | $115K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Quality improvement | $112K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Research study | $83K |
| Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Cf care center | $81K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Adult care | $55K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Training | $4,000 |
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