Private foundation · Woonsocket, RI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Cvs Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 22 totaling $124K
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $2,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Blount County, Greene County, Lewis County, Madison County, Campbell County and 2 more · plus 756 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 16 of 20.
- Total giving that year
- $21.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.4M | $124K | 22 |
| 2023 | $19.2M | $71K | 24 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Jennifer mccolloch · woonsocket · 4014490319 · jennifer.mccolloch@cvshealth.com
- What to send
- The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that improve access and health care outcomes in communities. Applicants are encouraged to apply for grants by invitation through our program officers, via a request for proposal process, and/or by leveraging our online administrative platforms (cybergrants, submittable.)
- Deadlines
- The organization has submission deadlines which can vary based on the type of grant.
- Limits
- Qualifying organizations are eligible for grants. Cvs foundation provides the following grants: multi-year strategic grants, disaster relief grants, scholarships grants, volunteer challenge grants, matching gift grants.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Sheryl A BurkePresident & director
- Thomas S MoffattVice president/secretary/director
- Jennifer MccollochVice pres/asst secretary (as of 10/24)
- Robert S HealyVice pres/asst treas (as of 11/24)
- Carol A DenaleVice pres/treas/dir(thru 07/24)
- Kelleen SavageVice president
- Walter D WoodsAssistant secretary (thru 9/24)
- Joshua C ColeAssistant treasurer
- Melanie K St AngeloAssistant secretary
- Mario Rivera BecerraDirector
- James D ClarkDirector
- Tracy L SmithDirector
- Michelle GourdineDirector
- Carrah M CalatDirector
- Brian HenryDirector
- Erneshia PinderDirector (as of 3/8/24)
- Anthony SalernoDirector
- Mark C SantosDirector (as of 12/7/23)
- Joneigh S KhaldunDirector (thru 12/8/24)
- Cara A McnultyDirector (thru 5/1/24)
- Shari M SlateDirector (thru 3/8/24)
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
- Volunteer challenge grants
- Small grant
- Scholarship - pharmacy
- Scholarship grants
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidnet of Greene County | Greeneville, Greene County | Small grant | $50K |
| United Way of East Tennessee Hjohnson City TN | Johnson City, Washington County | Small grant | $25K |
| Vanderbilt University School Nashville TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship grants | $20K |
| St Jude Childrens Research Memphis TN | Memphis, Shelby County | Volunteer challenge grants | $5,000 |
| Graceworks Ministries Franklin TN | Franklin, Williamson County | Volunteer challenge grants | $3,000 |
| Fiftyforward Nashville TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Volunteer challenge grants | $2,500 |
| Belmont University Nashville TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship - pharmacy | $2,000 |
| Lipscomb University College Nashville TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship - pharmacy | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Memphis TN | Memphis, Shelby County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,850 |
| Brentwood Baseball Brentwood TN | Brentwood, Williamson County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Middle TN Nashville TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,500 |
| Heritage High School Maryville TN | Maryville, Blount County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,500 |
| Jordan Elementary Pto Brentwood TN | Brentwood, Williamson County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,500 |
| Spring Hill Elementary Spring Hill TN | Spring Hill, Maury County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Memphis & Memphis TN | Memphis, Shelby County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,000 |
| Postmark Lafollette Lafollette TN | Lafollette, Campbell County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | Rockford, Blount County | Volunteer challenge grants | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Volunteer challenge grants | $535 |
| Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessehohenwald TN | Hohenwald, Lewis County | Volunteer challenge grants | $500 |
| Jackson Service League Jackson TN | Jackson, Madison County | Volunteer challenge grants | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Volunteer challenge grants | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Volunteer challenge grants | $500 |
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