The Healing Trust
The Healing Trust is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports Middle Tennessee communities through grants, retreats, and leadership programs, with a mission centered on advancing racial equity and eliminating health disparities through advocacy and strategic investments.
The Healing Trust at a glance
In short: The Healing Trust gave $4.8M across 150 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Tennessee. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,843,468
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 150
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,290
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,129
- Total assets
- $133,197,376
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (38 of 149, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Healing Trust
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted through the Trust’s online application process. The website says applicants should review the eligibility criteria and submit only the materials requested. For 2026, only current grantee partners that have received general operating support may apply for the Sabbatical Fund and Culture and Care Funds. General eligibility criteria include operating as a 501(c)(3) for at least one year, having at least one year of financial statements, operating expenses below $20 million, being in Tennessee and impacting the Trust’s service area, and aligning with its strategic priorities. The Trust says fiscal-agent arrangements are considered case by case.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that the Trust has quarterly deadlines. The website directs applicants to check the relevant program pages for deadlines; it does not provide specific dates in the information available here.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that the Trust has quarterly deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Sam Jackson
Mailing address: 2928 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: (615) 284-8271
Website: https://healingtrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Healing Trust
Who The Healing Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Civic TN ($190K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
622 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 472 grants of 622 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust says it supports nonprofits that impact Bedford, Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, and Rutherford counties in Middle Tennessee. In the 2024 filing, 99% of grant dollars went to Tennessee recipients; the remainder went to recipients in Colorado, California, Florida, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 150 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Healing Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 38 of 149 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.7M (2021) to $4.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 150 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic TN Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $190,000 |
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $170,000 |
| Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County Inc Shelbyville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $169,000 |
| The Equity Alliance Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $140,000 |
| Stand up Nashville Inc Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $125,000 |
| Tennessee Disability Coalition Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $125,000 |
| American Muslim Advisory Council Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $81,000 |
| Nashville Organized for Action and Hope - Noah Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $75,000 |
| The Sycamore Institute Inc Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $67,500 |
| Think Tennessee Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization. | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,197,376 | $5,345,104 | $8,302,313 | $4,843,468 | 150 | $6,424,066 | $3,681,425 | $6,244,419 |
| 2023 | $130,695,569 | $3,288,897 | $8,299,583 | $4,708,965 | 146 | $6,012,035 | $1,640,860 | $6,170,350 |
| 2022 | $127,763,111 | $10,509,578 | $7,786,070 | $4,520,985 | 155 | $5,648,173 | $8,804,303 | $6,425,820 |
| 2021 | $146,995,032 | $10,851,644 | $7,238,703 | $3,746,555 | 84 | $5,393,651 | $9,318,425 | $6,174,675 |
| 2020 | $125,343,306 | $7,303,090 | $7,549,806 | $4,594,455 | 87 | — | $5,761,319 | $5,212,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Healing Trust reported a distributable amount of $6.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s mission is to support and partner with communities to advance racial equity and eliminate health disparities through advocacy and strategic investments. Its stated strategic priorities are Resilient Families, Thriving Communities, and Strengthening Democracy. Its current 2026 application information emphasizes nonprofit wellness and staff support through the Sabbatical and Culture and Care Funds.
The Trust supports nonprofits that represent the communities they serve, work to reduce or eliminate health disparities, serve under-resourced or disenfranchised communities, and engage community members and lift their voices. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, CIVIC TN describes its work as expanding accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy; the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition describes itself as an immigrant- and refugee-led collaboration organizing communities to advocate for their rights; and the Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County says it provides dental and medical services to low-income and uninsured adults.
Other 2024 grantees include The Equity Alliance, which says it builds independent Black political and economic power; Stand Up Nashville, which advocates for inclusive development policies; the Tennessee Disability Coalition, which works for the inclusion and support of people with disabilities; and Nashville Organized for Action and Hope, a faith-led coalition working on issues including affordable housing, criminal justice, economic equality, and education.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 150 grants totaling $4,843,468. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $190,000, with a median of $26,129. The largest listed awards included $190,000 to CIVIC TN, $170,000 to the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, $169,000 to the Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County, and $140,000 to The Equity Alliance. The Trust also awarded $125,000 each to Stand Up Nashville and the Tennessee Disability Coalition.
The Trust’s website describes Operating Grants as unrestricted awards for health-focused nonprofits, generally between $20,000 and $50,000. Its 2026 application information says those grants are not currently accepting applications; funding for the three strategic-priority categories has already been allocated for the year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rev. Jennifer Bailey as board chair; Anders Hall as finance and investment chair; Matia Powell as nominating chair; Baylor Bone Swindell as program chair; Steve Taylor as human resources and compensation chair; and Katie Williams as treasurer/secretary. Kristen Keely-Dinger is listed as former CEO. The filing also lists Dr. Hana Ali, Kristina Clark, and Magi Curtis as trustees.
The Healing Trust is led by Anders Hall, Finance & Investment Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anders Hall
Finance & Investment Chair
Trustee → Finance & Investment Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baylor Bone Swindell
Program Chair
Trustee → Program Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bailey
Board Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matia Powell
Nominating Chair
Trustee → Nominating Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Taylor
Human Resources & Compensation Chair
Trustee → Human Resources & Compensation Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Saeger
Audit Chair
Trustee → Audit Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hana Ali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magi Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert Gonzales
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Wolf
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Jones
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christa Martin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Hargrow
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamel Bandy-Neal
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Dunigan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Ware
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannone Raybon
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Guzman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Keely-Dinger
Former CEO
CEO → Former CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Katie Williams
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jose Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Kim Thomason (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Luther Wright Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ashford Hughes (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Megan Bader (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Wilson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Bacurin (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Fioravanti (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sumita Keller (2020–2021) — Chair
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 $236K, to Kristen Keely-Dinger (Former CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Healing Trust
How much does The Healing Trust give each year?
The Healing Trust gave $4.8M across 150 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.7M across 146 grants.
What is The Healing Trust's typical grant size?
The Healing Trust's median grant in 2024 was $26,129, and its average grant was $32,290, across 150 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Healing Trust that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Healing Trust give grants?
The Healing Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (97 grants), Murfreesboro, TN (10 grants), Clarksville, TN (9 grants) and Columbia, TN (6 grants).
Who are The Healing Trust's largest grantees?
The Healing Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Civic TN ($190,000), Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition ($170,000) and Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County Inc ($169,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Healing Trust?
The Healing Trust reported $133.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Healing Trust fund?
The Trust’s mission is to support and partner with communities to advance racial equity and eliminate health disparities through advocacy and strategic investments. Its stated strategic priorities are Resilient Families, Thriving Communities, and Strengthening Democracy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Healing Trust?
Applications are submitted through the Trust’s online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Healing Trust's EIN?
The Healing Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2362225. 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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