Public charity · Johnson City
Mountain States Health Alliance
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $924K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $18K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Sullivan County, Johnson County, Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 73% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 8 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $924K | 13 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $1.2M | 13 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Alan Levine Bh PresceoDirector, chair
- Eric Deaton Bh EvpcooDirector
- Marvin Eichorn Bh EvpcaoDirector
- Julie Bennett Clogovnc OffcrDirector, secretary
- Shane HiltonBh evp/cfo
- Kenneth ShaferCeo - jcmc
- Lemmie TaylorCeo - ssh
- Lisa CarterRegional president
- Melanie StantonCeo - fwch
- Morgan MayVp system nursing operations
- Frank CanovaRegional cfo
- David Wild MdRegional cmo
- Dwight OwensVp oncology services
- Christopher JettCeo - nsch
- Alison JohnsonCno - jcmc
- Preethi ManappettyRn
- Eric Carroll Ceo Greene CoFormer highest compensated
- Andrew Wampler Bh Svpgen CnslFormer officer
- Lynn KrutakFormer officer
- Tim BelisleFormer officer
- Chase Wilson Cfo JcmcFormer key employee
- Joshua Mcfall Cfo CorpretailFormer key employee
- Clay Runnels Md - Bh EvpChief phys exec - former officer
- Mark Wilkinson Md Cmo Dig HlthFormer highest compensated
- Matthew Loos Chief Acad OffcrFormer highest compensated
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
- Program support
- Program support for children in the court system
- Substandard housing program
- Pediatrics conference
- Program support-center for nursing excellence
- Program support-college of pharmacy
- Research grants
- Red kettle drive
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Program Support-College of Pharmacy | $470K |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Research Grants | $175K |
| East Tennessee State University Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | Program Support-Center for Nursing Excellence | $96K |
| Bristol Motor Speedway | Bristol, Sullivan County | Children's Charities | $50K |
| Salvation Army | Johnson City, Washington County | Red Kettle Drive | $30K |
| Make-A-Wish East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Program Support | $20K |
| Johnson County Board of Education | Mountain City, Johnson County | Program support for children in the court system | $18K |
| Up & at 'em Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Fitness Program | $15K |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Pediatrics Conference | $11K |
| Appalachian Service Project | Johnson City, Washington County | Substandard Housing Program | $10K |
| Dawn of Hope Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Program Support | $10K |
| Kingsport Chamber Foundation | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Program Support | $10K |
| Washington County Board of Education | Jonesborough, Washington County | Program support for children in the court system | $9,000 |
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