Life Care Foundation for Education & Research Inc.

Giving by year

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Contact

Richard Swanker · Cleveland · (423) 473-5634

What to send

Recipient must have current and valid 501(c)(3) designation from the irs and a copy of the appropriate determination letter will be required.

Limits

Recipient colleges or universities must agree to administer, without regard to race or religion, scholarship dollars received from the foundation according to the foundation's specific eligibility criteria (student must show promise for a successful career in healthcare, must commit to developing skills, competencies and knowledge base needed for a career in healthcare). Recipient organizations (most likely universities and hospitals) of the foundation's research grants must present a proposal as to how the research grants will be used to expand the knowledge base for improving the quality of life for the elder

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

• Aubrey PrestonBoard chairman/director
• Steve ZieglerTreasurer/director
• Richard SwankerSecretary/director

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.