Hospice of the South Inc
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Hospice of the South Inc at a glance
In short: Hospice of the South Inc gave $8.0M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $8.0M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,012,302
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,012,302
- Median grant
- $8,012,302
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Hospice of the South Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Journey Health Foundation ($8.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Health Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Support for Journey Health Foundation | $8,012,302 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $8,012,302 | $8,012,302 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $8,022,302 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,076,816 | $10,289,628 | $2,565,676 | — | — | $7,126,619 |
| 2020 | $4,775,900 | $2,764,230 | $2,527,515 | — | — | — |
About Hospice of the South Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hospice of the South Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hospice of the South Inc is led by Tracy Wood, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Tracy Wood
President & CEO
Chief Executive Officer → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Newton
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britton Tabor
Chief Financial of
Interim Chief Executive of → Interim Chief Financial of, 2022
Interim Chief Financial of → Chief Financial of, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David White (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Herbert Patton (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Clark (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret Jh Bowden (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hospice of the South Inc
How much does Hospice of the South Inc give each year?
Hospice of the South Inc gave $8.0M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Hospice of the South Inc?
Hospice of the South Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Hospice of the South Inc operate?
Hospice of the South Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Hospice of the South Inc's EIN?
Hospice of the South Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2357861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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