Public charity · Brentwood
Tennessee Rural Health Recruitment &
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 27 totaling $4.4M · 2 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant
- $49K to $80K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Sullivan County, Williamson County, Hamilton County, Campbell County, Decatur County and 7 more
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 81% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 22 of 27.
- Total giving that year
- $4.6M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | $4.4M | 27 |
| 2023 | $3.6M | $3.6M | 15 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Randy DavisBoard of directors
- Aaron HaynesBoard of directors
- Skipper BondurantBoard of directors
- David Maness DoBoard of directors
- Stephanie BoyntonBoard of directors
- Wendy Likes PhdBoard of directors
- Andrew BurnettSecretary
- Christi GranstaffBoard of directors
- Kae Fleming EddBoard of directors
- Amanda StoltzBoard of directors
- Kyla Terhune MdBoard of directors
- Roland JonesBoard of directors
- Jacy WarrellBoard of directors
- Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi DmdBoard of directors
- Vanessa PatrickBoard of directors
- Jothany ReedBoard of directors
- Lisa SmithgallBoard of directors
- Paul BolinTreasurer
- Scott TongatePresident
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
- Community incentive
- Conference sponsorship
- Community incentive/sponsorship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Community incentive | $50K |
| University of Tennessee - Health Science Center Graduate Medical Education | Memphis, Shelby County | Community incentive | $1.6M |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Graduate Medical Education | Nashville, Davidson County | Community incentive | $948K |
| ETSU College of Nursing | Johnson City, Washington County | Community incentive/sponsorship | $390K |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Community incentive | $238K |
| Tennessee Department of Mental Health | Nashville, Davidson County | Community incentive | $220K |
| Hardin County Regional Health Center | Savannah, Hardin County | Community incentive | $100K |
| Rural Medical Services | Newport, Cocke County | Community incentive | $80K |
| Covenant Health | Knoxville, Knox County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic | Nashville, Davidson County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Macon Community Hopsital | Lafayette, Macon County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Friends in Need Health Center | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Kim Health Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Jackson-Madison County General Hospital | Jackson, Madison County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City | Memphis, Shelby County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, Davidson County | Community incentive | $50K |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, Wilson County | Community incentive | $50K |
| Healing Hands Health Center Inc. | Bristol, Sullivan County | Community incentive | $49K |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Community incentive | $25K |
| Community Health of East TN | Jacksboro, Campbell County | Community incentive | $20K |
| Rural Health Association of Tennessee | Decaturville, Decatur County | Conference sponsorship | $10K |
| Tennessee Charitable Care Network | Franklin, Williamson County | Conference sponsorship | $10K |
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