Public charity · Santa Barbara, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Direct Relief
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 32 totaling $12.2 million · 2 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant
- $26,826 to $325,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $126,629, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Shelby County, Jefferson County, Sullivan County, Hamilton County, Cocke County, Williamson County and 12 more · plus 1324 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 31% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 10 of 32.
- Total giving that year
- $337.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337.4M | $12.2M | 32 |
| 2023 | $341.4M | $9.6M | 24 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Mark LinehanChair
- Harry McmahonVice chair, committee chair
- Annalisa PizzarelloSecretary, committee chair
- Thomas SturgessTreasurer, committee chair
- Laurie SiegelAssistant secretary, committee chair
- Mark SchwartzAssistant treasurer, committee chair
- Emma CarrascoCommittee chair
- Adam CooperDirector
- Mary Dwyer PhdCommittee chair
- Henrietta Holsman ForeDirector
- Heitham Hassoun MdDirector
- James McgonigleCommittee chair
- Marla Salmon Scd Rn FaanDirector
- Perry Siatis EsqDirector
- Tom StricklandDirector
- Elizabeth Toro Md MphDirector
- Thomas TigheChief executive officer (thru 12/24)
- Byron Scott - Interim Ceo(1/25-5/25)/president & coo
- Jonathan Steiner - SeniorVice president of finance, cfo
- Amy WeaverChief executive officer (as of 5/25)
- Heather BennettVice president, community engagement
- Adan GroumanVice president, it
- Donald Roane - VpCorporation engagement & strategy
- Brent Reginald Baldwin - VpLegal & regulatory affairs
- Doug FroelichVice president, operations
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
- Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients
- Hurricane helene response
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Health Department | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $130K |
| Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children | Hixson, Hamilton County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $5,994 |
| Church Hill Medical Mission | Church Hill, Hawkins County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $3.3M |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Nashville, Davidson County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $2M |
| Community Health of East Tennessee | Lafollette, Campbell County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $1.3M |
| Renae L Hobbs Renae L Hobbs | Mcminnville, Warren County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $1.2M |
| Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $752K |
| Charis Health Center | Mt Juliet, Wilson County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $526K |
| Rural Medical Services Inc. | Newport, Cocke County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $411K |
| Rural Medical Systems Inc. | Newport, Cocke County | Hurricane helene response | $325K |
| Neighborhood Health | Nashville, Davidson County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $251K |
| Providence Medical Clinic of Kingsport | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $240K |
| Community Clinic Shelbyville and Bedford Co | Shelbyville, Bedford County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $238K |
| Henderson Health Center | Henderson, Chester County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $218K |
| Uthsc-Soulsville Health Hub | Memphis, Shelby County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $202K |
| Knox County Health Department | Knoxville, Knox County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $172K |
| River Valley Health | Talbott, Jefferson County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $152K |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, Davidson County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $123K |
| Karis Community Health | Cleveland, Bradley County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $101K |
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi (pptnm) | Memphis, Shelby County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $96K |
| Friends in Need Health Center Inc. | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $90K |
| Morgan County Medical Center | Wartburg, Morgan County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $85K |
| Kim Health Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $83K |
| University Community Health Services Dba Connectus Health | Nashville, Davidson County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $44K |
| Partners for Healing | Tullahoma, Coffee County | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | $27K |
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