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Pat Summitt Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Knoxville, TN EIN: 33-2018229 Website

Through the life and legacy of pat summitt, the foundation advances research, provides support for patients and caregivers, and promote education and awareness about alzheimer's disease.

Key facts about Pat Summitt Foundation

In short: Pat Summitt Foundation gave $294K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
33-2018229
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$294,000
Grants made (2025)
4
Average grant
$73,500
Median grant
$17,000
Total assets
$8,848,834
Primary geography
Tennessee (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$8.8M

Annual Giving

$294K

Grant Count

4

Avg Grant Size

$74K

About Pat Summitt Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Pat Summitt Foundation is a public charity, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $294K. Net investment income was $85K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

BloomingtonChicagoKatyKnoxville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K4 grants2025

In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $294K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

The University of Tennesee Medical: $250KThe University of TenneseeMedical$250KIndiana University Bloomington: $19KIndiana University Bloomington$19KLorenzo's House: $15KLorenzo's House$15KYoungtimers: $10KYoungtimers$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Tennesee Medical ($250K). Together the top 4 received $294K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Tennesee Medical Knoxville, TNSupport$250,000
Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, INSupport$19,000
Lorenzo's House Chicago, ILSupport$15,000
Youngtimers Katy, TXSupport$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$8,848,834
Revenue$9,328,096
Expenses$918,530
Net Investment Income$84,913

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Pat Summitt Foundation is led by Danielle Donehew, President on the 2025 filing; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Danielle Donehew

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joan Cronan

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Edwards

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Waller

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $71K (2025)

  • Morgan Vance

    Executive Di

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $78K (2025)

  • Dan Holbrook

    Advisory Board

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tyler Summit

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Morgan Vance — Executive Di: $78KMorgan VanceExecutive Di$78KAdam Waller — Secretary: $71KAdam WallerSecretary$71K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $78K, to Morgan Vance (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Pat Summitt Foundation

How much does Pat Summitt Foundation give each year?

Pat Summitt Foundation gave $294K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is Pat Summitt Foundation's typical grant size?

Pat Summitt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,000, and its average grant was $73,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Pat Summitt Foundation give grants?

Pat Summitt Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (6%) and Illinois (5%).

Does Pat Summitt Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Pat Summitt Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).

How large is Pat Summitt Foundation?

Pat Summitt Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.

What is Pat Summitt Foundation's EIN?

Pat Summitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2018229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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