Private foundation · Nashville
The Healing Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 145 totaling $4.8 million · 100 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $15,000 to $45,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $28,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County, Montgomery County, Maury County, Williamson County, Bedford County, Coffee County, Shelby County and 4 more · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 28% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 41 of 144.
- Total giving that year
- $4.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | $4.8M | 145 |
| 2023 | $4.7M | $4.6M | 142 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Sam Jackson · Nashville · 6152848271
- What to send
- Applicants are required to submit grant applications through the trust's online application process which is only available through the trust's websitehttp://healingtrust.org. There is no paper applciation form. The required grant application components for each grant type are listed on the trust's website.
- Deadlines
- The trust has quarterly deadlines
- Limits
- Applicants must meet the following criteria: *organization with a 501(c)(3) status and in operation at least one year by the time of the full proposal deadline *organization serves at least one of the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee *organization operates health related programs that produce measurable health outcomes or advocate for healthcare access. *organization must have generated at least $35,000 in revenue (not including in-kind donations) in their previous fiscal year. *all grant proposals should display and emphasize respect for the dignity of all persons. *organizations must have their own statement of inclusiveness or non-discrimination prior to making the application.
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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- Rev Jennifer BaileyBoard chair
- Anders HallFinance & investment chair
- Matia PowellNominating chair
- Baylor Bone SwindellProgram chair
- Steve TaylorHuman resources & compensation chair
- Katie WilliamsTreasurer/secretary
- Kristen Keely-DingerFormer ceo
- Dr Hana AliTrustee
- Kristina ClarkTrustee
- Magi CurtisTrustee
- Nicole DuniganTrustee
- Gilbert GonzalesTrustee
- Valerie GuzmanTrustee
- Craig HargrowTrustee
- Cheryl JonesTrustee
- Christa MartinTrustee
- Lamel Bandy-NealTrustee
- Shannone RaybonTrustee
- Erica SaegerAudit chair
- Rhonda WareTrustee
- Ben WolfTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $190K |
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $170K |
| The Equity Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $140K |
| Stand Up Nashville Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $125K |
| Tennessee Disability Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $125K |
| American Muslim Advisory Council | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $81K |
| Nashville Organized for Action and Hope - Noah | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $75K |
| The Sycamore Institute Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $68K |
| Think Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $65K |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $60K |
| Nurture the Next | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $60K |
| Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $60K |
| The Nashville Food Project | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $56K |
| Gideon's Army Grassroots Army for Children | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $55K |
| Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $55K |
| Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $55K |
| Corner to Corner | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $51K |
| Conexian Americas | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $50K |
| Nashville International Center for Empowerment | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $50K |
| Oasis Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $50K |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $50K |
| Tennessee Equality Project Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $47K |
| Creative Girls Rock | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $46K |
| Communities in Schools of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $45K |
| Free Hearts | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. | $45K |
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