Foundation Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Must be an Ascension Saint Thomas associate (employee)
  • Experiencing financial crisis or hardship

Overview

Geographic Scope: Middle Tennessee (for Ascension Saint Thomas associates across hospitals, clinics, and medical offices)

Emergency financial assistance program supporting Ascension Saint Thomas associates experiencing financial hardship or crisis. The fund provides both monetary support and access to financial counseling while maintaining individual confidentiality.

Eligibility

  • Must be an Ascension Saint Thomas associate (employee)
  • Experiencing financial crisis or hardship

What They Fund

  • Utility bills
  • Household expenses
  • Emergency home repairs/reconstruction
  • Losses from natural disasters
  • Other emergency financial needs

Types of Support Provided

  • Direct monetary grants (modest to substantial amounts)
  • Financial counseling and resources
  • Confidential application process

Background

Established to support associates experiencing financial setbacks due to:
  • Illness
  • Death of a loved one
  • House fires
  • Loss of employment (spouse/self)
  • Natural disasters (tornadoes, floods)
  • Economic uncertainty and hardship

The fund benefits from regular gifts made by associates to support fellow associates in need.

What Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
3
Total given
$1.03M
Median grant
$45K
Range
$27K–$961K
  • By dollars: Missouri 97%. Top recipient cities: St. Louis, MO.

Example grants

  • Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital · St Louis, MO

    General/Capital Support

    $961K

  • Saint Thomas Medical Partners · St Louis, MO

    General/Capital Support

    $45K

  • Saint Thomas Health

    $27K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hardship

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