OUR MISSION: TO SERVE THROUGH HEALING, EDUCATION, AND DISCOVERY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3B
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$552K
-31.9% YoY
Grant Count
34
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-27.8% YoY
About University Health System Inc
Based on IRS filings
University Health System Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $552K. Net investment income was $13.0M.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with University Health System Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,315,300,471 | $1,268,215,876 | $1,153,994,077 |
| Revenue | $1,624,770,137 | $1,498,061,787 | $1,294,065,150 |
| Expenses | $1,609,785,246 | $1,458,694,623 | $1,306,323,476 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,028,138 | $21,913,582 | $1,451,467 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from University Health System Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The University of Tennessee (college of Nursing) ($112,000), American Heart Association ($100,000), Interfaith Health Clinic ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH CORPORATION KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $6,000 |
| CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY-EAST TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $7,500 |
| EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| EAST TENNESSEE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL ASSN KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| EAST TN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ETEDA) KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $18,000 |
| EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE, TN | Operational Support | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| H W Sherrod Jr | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| Renda Burkhart | Chair | 8 | — |
| Sara Rose | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| Carolyn Fairbank | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Christopher P Kinney | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Cristen G Haslam | Board Member | 2 | — |
| David L Miller | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Barger Stevens Amy | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Donde A Plowman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Joseph T Chun | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Keri Lattimore | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Patrick O McConville | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Peter F Buckley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Randy Boyd | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Renee D Kelley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Wes Stowers | Board Member | 2 | — |
| William D Edwards | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Benjamin M Cunningham Jr | SR VP & CFO | 65 | $786,555 |
| Bennett Cox | SR VP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 65 | $710,337 |
| Bruce R Hartmann | SR VP & CCRO | 65 | $522,726 |
| Cassandra Leake | SR VP & CNO | 65 | $541,295 |
| Dr James E Shamiyeh | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | 65 | $975,549 |
| Dr Jerry J Crook II | SR VP Physician Enterprise | 65 | $758,186 |
| Dr Keith D Gray | President & CEO | 65 | $1,275,563 |
| Dr Lisa D Duncan | SR VP COE | 65 | $681,823 |
| Joseph R Landsman Jr | President & CEO | 65 | $3,712,123 |
| Julia Coco | SR VP Clinical Integration | 65 | $410,862 |
| Katherine Boyd | SR VP & CHIEF PHILANTHROPY & EQUITY OFFICER | 65 | $494,549 |
| Stephen Clapp | SR VP Strategic Development | 65 | $446,526 |
| David N Aljadir | Physician | 65 | $1,027,529 |
| James Mosley III | Physician | 65 | $1,057,284 |
| Michael B Freeman | Physician | 65 | $1,256,901 |
| Oscar Grandas | Physician | 65 | $1,424,471 |
| Raymond A Dieter III | Physician | 65 | $1,066,346 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Health System Inc?
University Health System Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $1.3B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University Health System Inc?
As of 2024, University Health System Inc holds $1.3B in total assets with $1.6B in annual revenue. It awarded 34 grants totaling $552K in 2024.
Where does University Health System Inc operate?
University Health System Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, New York, Tennessee.
What size grants does University Health System Inc award?
In 2024, University Health System Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $552K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University Health System Inc's EIN?
University Health System Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1626179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in University Health System Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Assets
—
Grants
9,499
Total Given
$73.1M
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Assets
$9.1B
Grants
19,253
Total Given
$1.2B
Charities Aid Foundation America
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Assets
$444.9M
Grants
10,157
Total Given
$466.3M
Haslam Family Foundation Inc
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$19.3M
Grants
34
Total Given
$8.0M
East Tennessee Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$282.5M
Grants
298
Total Given
$14.4M
The Clayton Homes Foundation
MARYVILLE, TN
Assets
$6.4M
Grants
93
Total Given
$6.3M
Texas Instruments Foundation
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$73.0M
Grants
4,484
Total Given
$22.6M
The Clayton Family Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$92.6M
Grants
47
Total Given
$11.1M
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
24,269
Total Given
$3.0B
The Boyd Foundation
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$98.0M
Grants
60
Total Given
$9.4M
Covenant Health
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
13
Total Given
$314K
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CHARLESTON SC, SC
Assets
$52.7M
Grants
1,860
Total Given
$41.4M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with University Health System Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching University Health System Inc to a real strategy.