Quick Summary
Name: Memorial Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,330,020 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |
| Average Grant | ~$27,500 (calculated: $5.33M ÷ 194 grants) |
| Application Method | Pre-application meeting required |
Geographic Focus
Memorial Foundation serves residents of three Tennessee counties:
- Davidson County
- Sumner County
- Robertson County
(This is the geographic area formerly served by Nashville Memorial Hospital)
Funding Priorities
The Foundation places special emphasis on data-driven, trauma-informed organizations that focus on:
- Access to Quality Health Care Services - physical & mental health; substance abuse; wellness programs
- Human & Social Services - families & children; immigrants & refugees; domestic violence & sexual abuse survivors; veterans
- Education programs
- Senior Citizens services
- Youth and Children programs
- Community Services
What They Don't Fund
- Churches and religious organizations for projects that primarily benefit their own members (exception: church-based programs with broad community support and separate financial statements)
- Disease-specific organizations seeking support for national research projects and programs
- Organizations located outside Davidson, Sumner, and Robertson counties
- Private foundations (applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities)
Application Method
Pre-application meeting required: Organizations must contact Memorial Foundation and arrange a brief meeting to determine potential eligibility before submitting a grant application. At this meeting, Foundation staff will explain the application procedure.
Requirements:
- Organizations must have a full and updated GivingMatters.com profile
- Must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt (not a private foundation)
- Online application includes background information, program description, needs assessment, goals and outcomes
- Required attachments: Board roster, operating budget, most recent financial audit
Note: The Foundation has indicated it primarily makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and has limited capacity for unsolicited requests.
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