Camellia Foundation Inc
To provide medical services and education for the benefit of underserved communities through supporting physician training programs and operating medical clinics, both locally & globally
Camellia Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Camellia Foundation Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $1,631,240
- -32.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Camellia Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medicos Mission Fund ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Camellia Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $615K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medicos Mission Fund Chattanooga, TN | Program Service Accomplishments | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,631,240 | $8,171,022 | $8,962,148 | $250,000 | 1 | $34,460 |
| 2023 | $2,428,905 | $8,275,670 | $7,570,484 | $249,961 | 1 | $16,935 |
| 2022 | $1,695,882 | $6,562,049 | $6,568,320 | $20,000 | 1 | $1,042 |
| 2021 | $1,181,110 | $5,773,841 | $6,558,062 | $614,779 | 1 | $12,740 |
| 2020 | $1,780,643 | $5,522,139 | $5,088,858 | $404,056 | 1 | $-7,446 |
About Camellia Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Camellia Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Camellia Foundation Inc is led by John Rocco M Rodney MD, President on the 2024 filing; 11 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Rocco M Rodney MD
President
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Lopes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Ventimiglia PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Berkenstock MD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perry Rothrock MD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Garcia
Former Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Former Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$94K (2021) → $187K (2024)
Paulo Michelini
Physician
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $248K (2024)
Rickey R Carson
Physician
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $101K (2024)
Stephanie Espinoza
Physician
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$200K (2022) → $291K (2024)
Ashley Hawes
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$198K (2024)
Fabiola Cardozo
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
George Rollins
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Isaac Sairs
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Joshua Echeverria
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Kayelinda Heiner
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Nancy Chavez
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Camellia Rodney
Ex-Officio Member
President → Ex-Officio Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Kay
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Gowen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jason Blair (2023) — Physician
- Former: Spencer Deig (2022) — Physician
- Former: Deborah S. Roquiz (2020–2021) — Physician
- Former: Ikechukwu Emereuwaonu (2020–2021) — Physician
- Former: Tiffany M. Meador (2020–2021) — Physician
- Former: Aimee Chin (2021) — Physician
- Former: Noelle A. Prescott (2021) — Physician
- Former: Justin B. Webber (2020) — Physician
- Former: Sheena Dover (2020) — Physician
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $291K, to Stephanie Espinoza (Physician). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Camellia Foundation Inc
How much does Camellia Foundation Inc give each year?
Camellia Foundation Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is Camellia Foundation Inc?
Camellia Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What is Camellia Foundation Inc?
Camellia Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Camellia Foundation Inc operate?
Camellia Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Camellia Foundation Inc's EIN?
Camellia Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1692697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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