Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation
To encourage, promote and finance medical research, teaching and education
Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $16K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $15,852
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,852
- Median grant
- $15,852
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University Health Systems Inc Univ of TN Medical Center ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Health Systems Inc Univ of TN Medical Center Knoxville, TN | — | $15,852 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,744 | $58,057 | $15,852 | 1 | $1,349 |
About Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation is a public charity, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation is led by Oscar H. Grandas MD, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 22 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Oscar H. Grandas MD
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Shaun Rowe Pharm D. Bcps
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna H. Wallace MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin P. Dalton MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bret A. Rogers
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig V. Towers MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David G. Gerkin MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deidra Jh Mountain PhD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George E. Doebler MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack E. Gotcher Jr. MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D. Schmid MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janell R. Cecil Msn RN
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John L. Bell MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph T. Chun MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie L. Baker MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott L. Stevens MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaunta Chamberlin Pharmd
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Corbet Churfman MD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory J. Mancini MD
Past President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey H. Novinger CPA
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina M. Dudney MD
Executive Se
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Dale Amburn Esq.
Counsel
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation
How much does Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation give each year?
Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation operate?
Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation's EIN?
Physician's Medical Education and Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0791414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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