Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc
Delta Dental of Tennessee is a not-for-profit dental insurance provider and the largest independent dental benefits carrier in Tennessee. Founded in 1965 as Tennessee Dental Services Corporation, the organization serves more than 1.4 million Tennesseans through over 2,100 employer groups. The company maintains offices in Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis, and operates as part of a larger family of Delta Dental companies across eight states (Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$119.6M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-68.6% YoY
Grant Count
41
+32.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-76.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: Improving the overall wellness of our communities.
Mission: Ensuring healthy smiles.
Purpose: Delta Dental of Tennessee believes everyone deserves good health and aims to improve the overall wellness of communities through products, advocacy, education, and philanthropy.
Core Values:
- SERVICE: Providing superior quality service
- COMMUNITY: Investing in the betterment of communities
- INTEGRITY: Building relationships based on honesty, trust, and respect
The organization's primary focus areas include supporting dental education, oral health advancement, and community health initiatives. Through both direct company giving and its philanthropic arm, Smile180 Foundation, Delta Dental supports dental colleges, children's hospitals, free and reduced-cost dental clinics, and health-focused charities.
Grantmaking
Delta Dental of Tennessee has demonstrated significant philanthropic commitment over 25 years:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Tennessee, with additional giving in Georgia and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $261,606,699
- Total expenses: $253,631,336
- Total assets: $119,596,787
- Number of employees: 98
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $119,596,787 | $111,999,076 | $101,403,448 |
| Revenue | $261,606,699 | $240,349,072 | $223,582,648 |
| Expenses | $253,631,336 | $234,901,022 | $219,400,219 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,306,598 | $3,466,698 | $1,940,859 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
184 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jeff Ballard - President and CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY LAMPLEY | SECOND VICE CHAIR | 1 | $26,563 |
| DR PAUL BACON | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $28,937 |
| JEAN EVETTE WHITE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $23,353 |
| MARTIN D ROBINSON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | $25,252 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOLMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $20,853 |
| DR FREDRICK GUTHRIE JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $20,937 |
| DR JAY SHEATS II | DIRECTOR | 1 | $22,142 |
| JANET MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $21,338 |
| JEREMY PARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $18,735 |
| JEROME MELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $24,000 |
| AMANDA CONYER | VP, QMI | 40 | $187,236 |
| DAVID CRENSHAW | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $308,320 |
| JEFFREY A NEWTON | SENIOR VP AUDIT & FINANCE | 40 | $297,025 |
| JEFFREY BALLARD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $1,239,213 |
| KENNETH BARRY BOSTER | CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | 40 | $37,223 |
| LARRY HOGG | VP INFORMATION SERVICES | 40 | $281,240 |
| MELISSA HUSCHKE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $546,171 |
| MICHELLE ACOSTA | SENIOR VP BRAND EXPERIENCE | 40 | $298,170 |
| SHANDA TUCKER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $480,093 |
| DARLENE LEMOND | MANAGER, OPERATIONS | 40 | $133,959 |
| DAVID PEMBERTON | MANAGER, SALES AND ACCOUNT MGMT - THRU 7/2024 | 40 | $185,677 |
| EMILY PEARSON | ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | 40 | $216,032 |
| TRACY BAILEY | ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | 40 | $354,753 |
| WILLIAM HAMILTON III | ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | 40 | $244,323 |
| DR PHILIP A WENK | FORMER CEO | — | $1,261,190 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In January 2024, Delta Dental of Tennessee celebrated 25 years of philanthropic giving, having donated more than $70 million since 1999. The organization continues to support state dental colleges, children's hospitals including St. Jude, the American Red Cross, the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation, and charitable dental clinics.
Delta Dental of Tennessee Celebrates 25 Years of Giving BackRecent initiatives include distributing more than 50,000 toothbrushes to food banks across Tennessee, demonstrating ongoing commitment to oral health access and community support.
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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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