Public charity · Richmond, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Virginia Health Care Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $108K
- Typical grant
- $51K to $58K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $54K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Washington County · plus 51 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $4.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | $108K | 2 |
| 2023 | $5.9M | $122K | 2 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Deborah D OswaltPast executive director
- Rachel Rees2024 deputy director/2025 ceo and secretary
- Cornelia Sullivan-DewsDirector of finance
- Andrea LancasterChief program impact officer
- Kimberly SeparFund development manager
- Katherine Vatalaro HillDirector of programs
- Lisa Johnson MdDirector
- Regina MilteerVice-chairman
- Margaret G VanderhyeDirector
- Jeff RickettsChairman
- Marvin FigueroaDirector
- Nicholas C ConteTreasurer
- John O'bannon III MdDirector
- William L MurrayDirector
- Anna Healy JamesDirector
- Tonya Parris-Wilkins DdsDirector
- Sheldon Retchin Md MsphDirector
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
- Dental
- Medication assistance prog.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballad Health | Johnson City, Washington County | Medication Assistance Prog. | $58K |
| Healing Hands Health Center | Bristol, Sullivan County | Dental | $51K |
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