Private foundation · Dublin, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Cardinal Health Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $278,500 to Tennessee groups, 6 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $3,500 to $50,000. Most often for: “Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $278,500 · 6 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,500 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $9,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 206 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6M | $278K | 6 |
| 2023 | $6.3M | $309K | 9 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Cardinalhealthcomcommunity · Dublin · (614) 757-7481
- What to send
- Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
- Deadlines
- None none n/a
- Limits
- The cardinal health foundation supports regional and national health care initiatives, volunteerism, and healthy and livable communities.
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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- Jessica MayerChair
- Steve MasonVice chair
- Jessica CannonPresident
- Aaron AltTreasurer
- Andrew AldermanSecretary
- Ola SnowBoard member
- Jerry RevishBoard member
- Mike PintekBoard member
- Michele GreenBoard member
- Rebecca McgrathBoard member
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
- Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant (3 grants)
- Employee engagement\scholarships (2 grants)
- Mental health\zero suicide cohorts (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Scholarship and Tuition Services Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee engagement\scholarships | $202K |
| Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt | Nashville, Davidson County | Mental health\zero suicide cohorts | $50K |
| International Scholarship and Tuition Services Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee engagement\scholarships | $16K |
| Crossbridge Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant | $3,500 |
| Nashville Classical | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant | $3,500 |
| Autism Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant | $3,500 |
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