Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $221K
- Typical grant
- $221K to $221K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $221K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 90 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $23.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.2M | $221K | 1 |
| 2023 | $23.8M | $143K | 2 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Timothy CoetzeePresident & ceo (as of 07/2024)
- Peter PorrinoChair
- Dana M FooteVice chair (thru 11/2024)
- Bonnie HigginsVice chair
- Caroline WhitacreVice chair
- Chris CampbellDirector
- Hafiz ChandiwalaDirector
- Michele DinnDirector
- Kassaundra EscaleraDirector (thru 11/2024)
- Don FracchiaDirector
- Peter GalliganDirector (thru 11/2024)
- Shyam GidumalDirector
- Andy HarrisDirector
- Ian HarrisDirector
- William HolleyDirector (thru 11/2024)
- Timothy HuskeyDirector
- Jamie LarsenDirector
- Andrea LindsleyDirector
- Mark LivingstonDirector
- Linda McaleerDirector (thru 11/2024)
- Rick McdermottDirector
- Helen MyersDirector
- Omosede OgiamienDirector (as of 11/2024)
- Russell ParkerDirector
- Tobi RogowskyDirector (thru 11/2024)
- David M RottkampDirector
- Robert ShinDirector
- Jason SibleyDirector (as of 11/2024)
- Nancy SicotteDirector
- Jami StewartDirector
- Diana TwadellDirector
- Wendi WasikDirector
- Cynthia BertrandoChief financial officer
- Stephanie Davidson - ChiefPpl & culture officer (as of 11/24)
- Lauren Hall As of 012025Chief development officer
- Francesco De Flavis - ChiefMkting & comms off. (as of 05/2025)
- Jennifer LeeEvp, development (thru 10/2024)
- Bruce BeboEvp, research
- Ronda KrierEvp, technology
- Karen MarinerEvp, programs & support
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Research | $221K |
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