HCA Healthcare Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) corporate foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 1998, the foundation is affiliated with HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading healthcare providers operating 188 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care across 20 states and the United Kingdom. The foundation supports charitable giving and community investment through grants, matching gifts, and volunteer engagement initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$192.7M
+22.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$25.4M
+7.5% YoY
Grant Count
999
+12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-4.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hca Healthcare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The HCA Healthcare Foundation is committed to promoting health and well-being, education, and quality of life in the communities where HCA Healthcare operates. Since its inception, the foundation has contributed over $242 million in grants and matching gifts to more than 500 agencies and organizations.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Health and well-being
- Primary care
- Basic needs
- Early childhood through secondary education
- Obesity prevention
- Arts and culture
Grantmaking
The foundation operates multiple funding mechanisms:
Grant Range
$225 to $9,651,472
Review Cycle
annually for general operating and program support
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee, with expanded operations in communities where HCA Healthcare operates, including:
- Tennessee (primary focus)
- Texas
- Florida
- Additional states where HCA Healthcare maintains a presence
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $192,719,020
- Total revenues: $62,654,714
- Total expenses: $24,353,418
- Annual giving: $25,392,215
Historical Growth:
- Total assets grew from $77.3 million in 2011 to $192.7 million in 2024
- Annual giving has grown from $17.6 million in earlier years
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $157,252,663
- Total revenues: $25,819,933
- Total expenses: $19,880,624
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $192,719,020 | $157,252,663 | $154,916,337 |
| Revenue | $62,654,714 | $25,819,933 | $24,135,249 |
| Expenses | $24,353,418 | $19,880,624 | $31,206,774 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $25,631,935 | $23,911,336 | $22,165,886 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,623,258 | $11,040,435 | $10,154,252 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,786,989 | $10,011,461 | $9,994,851 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hca Healthcare Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Heart Association Inc ($1,046,344), American Heart Association Inc ($1,046,344), American Heart Association Inc ($1,046,343).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 413 STRONG INC NASHVILLE, TN | OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST | $5,000 |
| A B L E YOUTH INC FRANKLIN, TN | OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST | $5,000 |
| A SOLDIERS CHILD INC SMYRNA, TN | PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST | $5,000 |
| A STEP AHEAD FDN OF MIDDLE TN INC NASHVILLE, TN | PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST | $15,000 |
| ACTORS BRDG ENSEM THTER OF NASH INC NASHVILLE, TN | PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST | $5,000 |
| ADV FOR WOMEN'SKIDS EQUAL (AWAKE) NASHVILLE, TN | PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST | $5,000 |
| AGAPE NASHVILLE, TN | OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NASHVILLE, TN | OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST | $1,046,343 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST | $1,046,343 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM HAZEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOANNE PULLES SEE STMT 17 | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| JOHN HACKETT | TREASURER | — | — |
| ERIC NILLES | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 8 | — |
| NATALIE CLINE | SECRETARY | — | — |
| RONALD LEE GRUBBS JR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | — | — |
| JENNIFER BERRES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DR MICHAEL CUFFE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SUSAN SHORT JONES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHAEL R MCALEVEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DEBORAH M REINER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GABRIEL O PEREZ RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KATHLEEN M WHALEN THRU 112024 | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MITCH EDGEWORTH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced several significant grants in recent years:
$1 million grant to the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations to support education initiatives
HCA Healthcare Announces HCA Healthcare Foundation\u2019s $1 Million Grant\$1 million grant to Educate Texas to enhance collaborative work
HCA Healthcare Announces HCA Healthcare Foundation\u2019s $1 Million Grant\$500,000 capital funding grant to Adventure Science Center in Nashville
$450,000 program funding grant to Communities Foundation of Texas
HCA Healthcare Announces HCA Healthcare Foundation\u2019s $1 Million Grant\$4,185,374 grant to American Heart Association for program funding
Multiple $25,000 grants to local organizations including Granite Education Foundation, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and HOPE Helps
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hca Healthcare Foundation fund?
The HCA Healthcare Foundation is committed to promoting health and well-being, education, and quality of life in the communities where HCA Healthcare operates. Since its inception, the foundation has contributed over $242 million in grants and matching gifts to more than 500 agencies and organizations. Primary funding focus areas include: • Health and well-being • Primary care • Basic needs • Early childhood through secondary education • Obesity prevention • Arts and culture
How do I apply for a grant from Hca Healthcare Foundation?
The foundation operates multiple funding mechanisms: **Middle Tennessee Fund** • Supports effective non-profit organizations addressing community concerns related to basic needs, primary care, health and well-being, and early childhood through secondary education • Offers three grant cycles annually for general operating and program support • Minimum award: $5,000 • Typical grant range: $225 to $9,651,472 • Median grant size: $5,000 **Healthier Tomorrow Fund** • Established in 2020 as an $80 mi…
Where does Hca Healthcare Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee, with expanded operations in communities where HCA Healthcare operates, including: • Tennessee (primary focus) • Texas • Florida • Additional states where HCA Healthcare maintains a presence
What size grants does Hca Healthcare Foundation award?
In 2024, Hca Healthcare Foundation awarded 999 grants totaling $25.4M — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hca Healthcare Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hca Healthcare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hca Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
Hca Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1230563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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