Public charity · Memphis

Methodist Healthcare Foundation

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Grants in Tennessee: 8 totaling $3.2 million · 7 in Shelby County
Typical grant: $110,730 to $348,600 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask: About $185,261, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives: Shelby County, Knox County
Buildings & equipment: 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital Acquisitions”
Funds new groups?: 14% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 7.
Total giving that year: $8.2 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax year	Total grants paid	To Tennessee	Tennessee grants
2024	$8.2M	$3.2M	8
2023	$4.1M	$981K	7

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Casey CondraAsst. secretary
Karen GarnerAssistant treasurer
Michael DrakeChairman
Sally AldrichVice chair
Wilson MooreBoard chair
Zachary PretzerPresident
Chirag ChauhanBoard director
Dana ArmstrongBoard director
David HankinsBoard director
Dr Schorr BehnkeBoard director
Lori PattonBoard director
Wes BarnettBoard director
Charles LaneTreasurer
Monica WhartonSecretary
Leanne McquownDirector/major gifts/foundation

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

Various programs and operational support
Professorship, Research, & IRB Fees
Clinic Support
Endovascular Fellowship
Capital Acquisitions
Operational Support and Marketing

Tennessee organizations it funded

Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Methodist Healthcare Foundation
Past winner	Where	Purpose	Amount
Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals	Memphis, Shelby County	Capital Acquisitions	$2.1M
Semmes Murphey Foundation	Memphis, Shelby County	Endovascular Fellowship	$349K
Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals	Memphis, Shelby County	Operational Support and Marketing	$252K
Alliance Health Services Inc.	Memphis, Shelby County	Various programs and operational support	$250K
Campbell Clinic Foundation	Memphis, Shelby County	Clinic Support	$121K
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc.	Memphis, Shelby County	Various Programs and Operational Support	$111K
Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach	Memphis, Shelby County	Operational Support	$16K
University of Tennessee	Knoxville, Knox County	Professorship, Research, & IRB Fees	$14K