Methodist Medical Center Foundation
The Foundation is charged with raising, managing and distributing charitable gift support for Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge (MMC) in order to perpetuate and advance the highest quality of health care services at MMC. Donations to the Foundation support health care programs, services, education and equipment at MMC not otherwise funded or reimbursable by public or private insurance. The Foundation's mission is to assist MMC with extending the gift of life to all those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
Methodist Medical Center Foundation at a glance
In short: Methodist Medical Center Foundation gave $110K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,371
- +67.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,371
- +67.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110,371
- Total assets
- $2,067,048
- +31.9% 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 Medical Center Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Methodist Medical Center ($110K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Methodist Medical Center Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% 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 $63K (2020) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Operating support for the hospitality houses, family practice medical residency program, staff clinical education and the family birthing unit, as well as capital equiment needs. | $110,371 |
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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 | $2,067,048 | $503,123 | $172,486 | $110,371 | 1 | $39,443 |
| 2023 | $1,567,591 | $240,940 | $101,571 | $65,848 | 1 | $26,127 |
| 2022 | $1,316,051 | $308,847 | $144,733 | $87,585 | 1 | $47,940 |
| 2021 | $1,312,043 | $214,405 | $141,918 | $82,971 | 1 | $26,931 |
| 2020 | $1,186,972 | $216,688 | $122,405 | $62,858 | 1 | $30,735 |
About Methodist Medical Center Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Methodist Medical Center Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $110K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Methodist Medical Center Foundation is led by Jeremy H Biggs, President & CAO - Methodist since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremy H Biggs
President & CAO - Methodist
President & CAO - Methodist Med Ctr → President & CAO - Methodist, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Smith
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Hope
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ousley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilma Brantley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Cunningham
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Potter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mackenzie Phillips
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy West
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Jenks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J Birmingham IV
Fmr Vice President Philanthr.
Vice President of Philanthropy → Fmr Vice President Philanthr., 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R Bryant Jr.
Vice President & Chief Philanthrophy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeff Tambornini (2020–2022) — Director & Chair
- Former: Edwena Crowe (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joanne Anderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Veronica O'Hearn (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Clay Good (2020) — Director
- Former: Pam Bonee (2020) — Director
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 Methodist Medical Center Foundation
How much does Methodist Medical Center Foundation give each year?
Methodist Medical Center Foundation gave $110K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $66K across 1 grant.
How large is Methodist Medical Center Foundation?
Methodist Medical Center Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $503K.
What is Methodist Medical Center Foundation?
Methodist Medical Center Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Methodist Medical Center Foundation operate?
Methodist Medical Center Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Methodist Medical Center Foundation's EIN?
Methodist Medical Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1414205. 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 November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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