Community Health Systems Foundation
Community Health Systems Foundation is a private foundation based in Franklin, Tennessee, established in 2005. It operates as a corporate foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation focuses on grantmaking to support various charitable causes, with particular emphasis on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+17.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$470K
+6.6% YoY
Grant Count
76
-26.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+44.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking
The Community Health Systems Foundation distributes grants through a matching grant model. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Review Cycle
was announced for the Attleboro/Taunton area, indicating ongoing regional grant opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in:
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Pennsylvania
Recent grant cycle announcements indicate activity in the Attleboro/Taunton area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $966,385–$1,136,872 |
| Total Revenue | $500,000 |
| Total Expenses | $441,287–$470,470 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,300 |
The foundation maintains a lean operational structure with no employees listed in recent filings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,136,872 | $966,385 | $2,223,141 |
| Revenue | $500,000 | $500,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Expenses | $470,546 | $441,287 | $928,023 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $470,470 | $441,287 | $928,023 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $48,900 | $56,938 | $88,647 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM L HINGTGEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN D PITT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & AS | 1 | — |
| R GABRIEL OTTINGER | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN J HAMMONS | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER G COBB | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| W BRADLEY CASH | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JASON K JOHNSON | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Community Health Systems Foundation announced a 2026 grant application cycle for nonprofits in the Attleboro/Taunton area, indicating active grantmaking and ongoing community engagement in multiple regions.
How nonprofits can apply for the 2026 CHSF grant cycle - AOL.comSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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