Public charity · Johnson City
Ballad Health
In 2024 it gave 17 grants worth $1.9 million to Tennessee groups, 7 of them in Washington County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $63,500.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 17 totaling $1.9 million · 7 in Washington County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $63,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000: the middle grant to the 11 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Sullivan County, Davidson County, Knox County, Carter County · plus 3 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
- 65% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 11 of 17.
- Total giving that year
- $2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2M | $1.9M | 17 |
| 2023 | $4.7M | $596K | 18 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Alan Levine PresidentceoExecutive chair
- Marta Wayt Md BhmaDirector
- Aldo NosedaDirector
- Keith WilsonDirector
- David GoldenDirector
- Dr Brian NolandDirector, vice chair
- Scott NiswongerDirector
- David May MdDirector
- David LesterDirector, treasurer
- Martin KentDirector
- Michael J QuillenDirector
- Shane Hilton EvpChief financial officer
- Eric Deaton EvpChief operating officer
- Marvin Eichorn EvpChief administrative officer
- Julie Bennett Clogovnc OffcrDirector, secretary
- Anthony Keck EvpChief transformation officer
- Pam Austin SvpChief information officer
- Lisa Smithgall SvpChief nursing executive
- Amit Vashist MdChief clinical officer
- Clay Runnels Md EvpChief physician executive
- Steve Kilgore SvpRetail & physician svcs.
- Deborah Dover SvpChief human resources officer
- Bradley Price SvpRegional ops & svc. line dev.
- Lynn KrutakFormer officer
- Shana Tate Vp Financial MgmtFormer key employee
- Melissa Carr Sr Dir TreasuryFormer key employee
- Tim BelisleFormer 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
- 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development (1 grant)
- Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship (1 grant)
- Provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive activities (1 grant)
- Kingsport's Best Presenting Sponsor 2025 (1 grant)
- Donation designated to Athletics (1 grant)
- Region. A.H.E.A.D. - small business recovery relief (1 grant)
- Support of Governor's Early Learning Program - 20th Anniversary (1 grant)
- Donation of 3 Acres of Vacant Lant (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 8 |
| $100,000 or more | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETSU Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | Donation designated to Athletics | $125K |
| First TN Development District | Johnson City, Washington County | Region. A.H.E.A.D. - small business recovery relief | $50K |
| Jeremiah School | Johnson City, Washington County | Tuition-econ. challenged students, emergency fund, emotional/nutritional support | $25K |
| Leadership Tennessee | Nashville, Washington County | 2024 Campaign: foster non-partisan dialogue on issues of state importance | $25K |
| Visit Johnson City Foundation Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Meet the Mountains Festival | $10K |
| International Storytelling Center | Jonesborough, Washington County | 2024 Festival | $8,500 |
| Bristol Trainstation Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Greater Kingsport Family YMCA | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Donation of 3 Acres of Vacant Lant | $1.3M |
| Appalachian Highlands Economic Development Partnership | Kingsport, Sullivan County | 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development | $100K |
| Kingsport Chamber Foundation | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Healthy Kingsport and Sponsorship of Fun Fest and Juneteenth | $85K |
| Milligan University | Milligan College, Carter County | Athletics Program Sponsorship including scoreboard & Inauguration of President Waers | $64K |
| Dobyns-Bennett Band Boosters Club | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Provide quality musical education through academic, community and... | $35K |
| Junior Achievement of Tri-Cities Tnva | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Junior Achievement Hall of Fame | $25K |
| Tennessee State Collaborative On Reforming Education (score) | Nashville, Davidson County | Catalyze transformative change in TN Education so that all students can... | $25K |
| Governor's Early Literacy Fdn | Nashville, Davidson County | Support of Governor's Early Learning Program - 20th Anniversary | $20K |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Kingsport's Best Presenting Sponsor 2025 | $10K |
| Streamworks Inc. | Kingsport, Sullivan County | 2025 Sponsorship of STEM education throughout Appalachian Highlands | $7,257 |
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