Methodist Healthcare Foundation
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Methodist Healthcare Foundation at a glance
In short: Methodist Healthcare Foundation gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $405K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,241,010
- +230.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $405,126
- +189.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $185,261
- Total assets
- $19,463,141
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Methodist Healthcare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals ($2.4M across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 11 grants of 35 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Methodist Healthcare Foundation gives
- Giving grew 192% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $930K (2022) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals Memphis, TN | Capital Acquisitions | $2,129,396 |
| Semmes Murphey Foundation Memphis, TN | Endovascular Fellowship | $348,600 |
| Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals Memphis, TN | Operational Support and Marketing | $251,515 |
| Alliance Health Services Inc Memphis, TN | Various Programs and Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Campbell Clinic Foundation Memphis, TN | Clinic Support | $120,522 |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc Memphis, TN | Various Programs and Operational Support | $110,730 |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach Memphis, TN | Operational Support | $15,747 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Professorship, Research, & IRB Fees | $14,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,463,141 | $5,274,652 | $9,540,445 | $3,241,010 | 8 | $1,070,622 |
| 2023 | $19,909,990 | $4,659,980 | $5,569,523 | $980,984 | 7 | $-496,303 |
| 2022 | $19,470,991 | $6,115,982 | $6,070,543 | $930,168 | 7 | $2,647,607 |
| 2021 | $23,965,456 | $9,348,334 | $6,520,383 | $1,108,537 | 6 | $154,236 |
| 2020 | $20,816,919 | $7,089,465 | $5,753,499 | $1,811,971 | 7 | $-209,931 |
About Methodist Healthcare Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Methodist Healthcare Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Methodist Healthcare Foundation is led by Zachary Pretzer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zachary Pretzer
President
Foundation President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Michael Drake
Chairman
Assistant Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Moore
Board Chair
Vice Chairman → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leanne McQuown
Director, Major Gifts & Foundation
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $117K (2024)
Dana Armstrong
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hankins
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Barnett
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Schorr Behnke
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chirag Chauhan
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Patton
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Lane
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Garner
Assistant Treasurer
Board Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Wharton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Aldrich
Vice Chair
Board Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Assistant Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Condra
Assistant Secretary
Board Director → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Lori Kessler (2020–2023) — Administrator Director Med Educ. & Research
- Former: Roshun Austin (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Yvonne Madlock (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Jane George (2021–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Albert Mosley (2020–2022) — Senior Leader Representative
- Former: Shane Stanford (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Nicholas Bragorgos (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Robert Plunk (2020) — Director & Corp. Development
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Zachary Pretzer (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Methodist Healthcare Foundation
How much does Methodist Healthcare Foundation give each year?
Methodist Healthcare Foundation gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $981K across 7 grants.
What is Methodist Healthcare Foundation's typical grant size?
Methodist Healthcare Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $185,261, and its average grant was $405,126, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Methodist Healthcare Foundation give grants?
Methodist Healthcare Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (7 grants).
Does Methodist Healthcare Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Methodist Healthcare Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Methodist Healthcare Foundation's largest grantees?
Methodist Healthcare Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals ($2,380,911 across 2 grants), Semmes Murphey Foundation ($348,600) and Alliance Health Services Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Methodist Healthcare Foundation?
Methodist Healthcare Foundation reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Methodist Healthcare Foundation?
Methodist Healthcare Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $19.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Methodist Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
Methodist Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7320638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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