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Private foundation · Ann Arbor, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Cayman Biomedical Research Institute

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $60K
Typical grant
$60K to $60K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $60K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$261K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$261K$60K1
2023$528K$74K2

How to apply

The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.

Board and officers

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  • Kirk M Maxey MdPresident/director
  • Stephen BarrettDirector
  • Ines MoranoDirector
  • Karla YurgaitesSecretary
  • Jeff JohnsonDirector
  • Genia RichardsTreasurer

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

  • Research grant

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Cayman Biomedical Research Institute
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyResearch grant$60K

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