Private foundation · Loma Linda, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Versacare Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $186,000 · 2 in Sumner County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $21,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Hamilton County, Sumner County, Blount County, Shelby County, Lawrence County · plus 162 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 83% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 10 of 12.
- Total giving that year
- $2.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | $186K | 12 |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $108K | 7 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kelly daugherty program director · loma linda · 9513435800
- What to send
- Call or write for application form.
- Deadlines
- Application and accompanying materials due december 31st. Grants announced by march 31st.
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Funding will be considered for innovative ministry ideas, especially in the areas of christian education, youth ministry, and healthcare.
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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- Tom MacomberPresident
- Danette ZurekCfo
- Charles C SandefurChairman
- Ellen H Brodersen CpaTreasurer
- Richard Ws PershingSecretary
- Myrna CostaDirector
- Brad ForbesDirector
- Darriel HoyDirector
- Marissa LeslieDirector
- Lisa Bissel PaulsonDirector
- Kari StaufferDirector
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
- Education
- Religious
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sumner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Academy - TN | Portland, Sumner County | Education | $10K |
| Highland Elementary - TN | Portland, Sumner County | Education | $10K |
| Orchard Park Sda Church | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Charitable | $40K |
| South Central Conference of Sda - Synergy Steam | Nashville, Davidson County | Religious | $37K |
| I Am My Sisters Keeper | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable | $22K |
| South Nashville Sda Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $18K |
| Collegedale Academy Elementary | Collegedale, Hamilton County | Education | $10K |
| Madison Academy | Madison, Davidson County | Education | $10K |
| Madison Campus Elementary | Madison, Davidson County | Education | $10K |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, Hamilton County | Education | $10K |
| Adventist Christian School of Maryville | Maryville, Blount County | Education | $5,000 |
| Lawrenceburg Adventist School | Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County | Education | $5,000 |
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