Public charity · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Rheumatology Research Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $14K
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $12K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 146 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $11.6M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | $14K | 2 |
| 2023 | $12.1M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Anne Bass MdTreasurer (2023-2025)
- Bryce Binstadt Md PhdFoundation vice president (2023-2025)
- Liana Fraenkel Md MphFoundation president (2023-2025)
- Alexis Ogdie MdMember at large (2024-2027)
- Alfred Kim Md PhdChair, impact advisory council (2023-2026)
- Angus Worthing MdSecretary (2024-2026)
- Anisha Dua MdChair, acr committee on training (2024-2027)
- Carol Young MdMember at large (2022-2025)
- Charles SaiaMember at large (2024-2027)
- Corinne Karp MaedMember at large (2022-2025)
- Edward Behrens MdChair, scientific advisory council (2023-2026)
- Firas Kassab MdMember at large (2022-2025)
- Jay NormanMember at large (2024-2027)
- Jody Hargrove MdChair, development advisory council (2022-2025)
- Linda Hiraki Md Ms ScdAcr research representative (2023-2026)
- M Elaine Husni MdMember at large (2023-2026)
- Rina Joshi DoFellow-in-training representative (2024-2025)
- Ryan Demassi MdCorporate roundtable representative - 2023-2025
- Susan Bartlett PhdArp representative (2024-2027)
- Ted Mikuls Md MshpMember at large (2023-2026)
- Colleen MerkelVp, operations and finance
- Eryn MarchioloVp, mission
- Mona BhavsarSr. director, controller
- Paula ReedVp, philanthropy
- Rachel MyslinskiExecutive director
- Benjamin WalkuskiDirector, individual engagement & philanthropy
- Colette NovakDirector, data strategy
- Kay Butts-PruettSr. director, philanthropy
- Lauren AdalfioSenior manager, finance
- Michael GreerDirector, philanthropy officer
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
- Scientist development award - clinical
- Medical and graduate student preceptorship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Scientist Development Award - Clinical | $12K |
| The Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship | $1,000 |
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