Public charity · Memphis
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $3.8 million to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $8,000 to $125,000. Most often for: “Sponsorship”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $3.8 million · 4 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,000 to $125,000 (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 $115,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 4 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
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $3.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | $3.8M | 5 |
| 2023 | $280K | $159K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- James R DowningPresident/ceo
- Richard C Shadyac JrEx-officio director (thru 3/25)
- Joyce A AboussieVoting director
- Steven J Allen MdVoting director
- Joseph S Ayoub Jr EsqVoting director
- Paul J Ayoub EsqVoting director
- Frederick M Azar MdVoting director
- Khalil Z BarrageVoting director
- Martha Perine BeardVoting director
- Terry L BurmanVoting director
- Lisa R Diller MdVoting director
- Joseph E Eid MdVoting director
- John D FarinaVoting director
- Fred P Gattas III PharmdVoting director
- Gabriel G Haddad MdVoting director
- Judy A HabibVoting director
- Charles C HajjarVoting director
- Fouad A Hajjar MdVoting director
- Michael K HamraVoting director
- Frederick R Harris Jr MdVoting director
- Carla Z HassanVoting director
- J David Karam IIVoting director
- Scott A KuporVoting director (thru 4/25)
- Katherine N LappVoting director
- Sharon L MccollamVoting director
- Samia MelhemVoting director
- Robert T Molinet EsqVoting director
- Neela M MontgomeryVoting director
- Ramzi N NuwayhidVoting director
- Thomas J Penn IIIVoting director
- Christina M RashidVoting director
- Kathryne G ReevesVoting director
- Camille F Sarrouf Jr EsqVoting director
- Aarti S ShahVoting director
- Joseph G ShakerVoting director
- George A Simon IIVoting director
- Michael C SimonVoting director
- Tony ThomasVoting director
- Tama H ZaydonVoting director
- Joseph P TaylorEvp/scientific director
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
- Sponsorship (3 grants)
- Financial support (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 0 |
| $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
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial support | $3.5M |
| The University of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Sponsorship | $125K |
| Church Health | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial support | $115K |
| Regional One Healthcare Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Sponsorship | $8,000 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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