Lifepoint Community Foundation
Lifepoint Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Its 2023 filings report 33 grants totaling $986,000. Examples of supported organizations work in health, food security, education, and community services.
Lifepoint Community Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,519
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $357
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lifepoint Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Seven Springs Way, Brentwood, TN 37027-4536
Phone: (615) 920-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lifepoint Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 53 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Tennessee, Texas, and Minnesota. The examples include several Nashville-area organizations and Cul2vate in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Lifepoint Community Foundation gives
- 13% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1946% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $986K (2023). In 2023 it made 33 grants totaling $986K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Nashville, TN | To assist in fighting heart disease and stroke and helping families and communities thrive. | $272,500 |
| Second Harvest of Middle TN Nashville, TN | To prioritize innovation and remain committed to sustainability to make everyone food secure and ensure no food is wasted. | $225,000 |
| Special Olympics of Tennessee Brentwood, TN | To provide year round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville Nashville, TN | To give kids an equal change alleviate poverty ensure basic needs for all and build stronger healthier communities. | $50,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society New York, NY | To help cure leukemia lymphoma Hodgkins disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. | $25,000 |
| Gildas Club Nashville, TN | To uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support fostering compassionate communities and breakign down barriers to care. | $25,000 |
| Youth About Business Nashville, TN | To expose youth to the business world by fostering the development of business literacy and leadership. | $25,000 |
| B'nai B'rith International Nashville, TN | To advocate for and champion the cause of human rights. | $25,000 |
| LifeCare Disaster Recover Fund Nashville, TN | To assist in providing short-term emergency support to LIfePoint employees or eligible independents who are facing serious financial hardship from unforeseen circumstances. | $21,500 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation Nashville, TN | To heal and service those who are struggling and the patients families and communities served in the area. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,519 | — | $357 | — | — | — | $83 |
| 2023 | $1,876 | $250,000 | $950,715 | $986,000 | 33 | $950,328 | $9,527 |
| 2022 | $702,591 | $800,000 | $130,877 | $130,599 | 14 | $130,599 | $28,792 |
| 2021 | $33,468 | — | $43,196 | $42,900 | 3 | $42,900 | $3,157 |
| 2020 | $76,664 | $85,000 | $48,515 | $48,200 | 3 | — | $1,302 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lifepoint Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ own descriptions show a range of work: the American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives; Cul2vate says it grows nutritious food for people experiencing food insecurity and provides employment opportunities; and Backfield in Motion describes academic, athletic, and recreational programs for low-income boys. Other listed grantees describe work in colorectal cancer screening, affordable care for underserved people, and poverty prevention.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $986,000. Notable awards included $272,500 to the American Heart Association, $25,000 to B’nai B’rith International, and $15,000 to the Colon Cancer Coalition. It also awarded $10,000 each to Cul2vate, Backfield in Motion, Siloam Health, Faith Family Medical Center, and 4:13 Strong.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Michael Grooms as director and president, Christopher J Monte as vice president, and Charlotte Lawrence as secretary.
Lifepoint Community Foundation is led by J. Michael Grooms, Director President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Michael Grooms
Director President
Director & President → Director President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Monte
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Lawrence
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Emily Serck (2022) — Director
- Former: Pat Luer (2022) — Director
- Former: Reno Thompson (2022) — Administrator
- Former: Russ Bailey (2022) — Director
- Former: William Haugh (2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph B. Miller (2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Augusty (2021) — Director
- Former: Terrance K. Dillon (2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: David Dill (2020) — Director & CEO
- Former: Kathy Teague (2020) — Director & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lifepoint Community Foundation
How large is Lifepoint Community Foundation?
Lifepoint Community Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Lifepoint Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lifepoint Community Foundation?
Lifepoint Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Lifepoint Community Foundation make grants?
Listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Tennessee, Texas, and Minnesota. The examples include several Nashville-area organizations and Cul2vate in Brentwood, Tennessee.
How much is Lifepoint Community Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lifepoint Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lifepoint Community Foundation's EIN?
Lifepoint Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1794442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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