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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-3323391

Community Health Systems Foundation

A private foundation in Franklin, TN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 76 grants and $470,470 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $470,470

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $1,136,872
  • Tax year 2023

    $441,287

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $966,385
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,144,353

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $1,078,717
  • Tax year 2021

    $928,023

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $2,223,141
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,726,729

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $651,164

Grants paid in 2024

76 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Auburn University FoundationAuburn, AL

    Matching grant or gift

    $100,000
  2. Village at GlencliffNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $32,000
  3. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Gabe and Pam Ottinger Family FunNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $25,000
  4. Community Foundation of Middle TN - Kevin & Darla Hammons Charitable AdviseNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $25,000
  5. Community Foundation of Middle TN - Kevin & Darla Hammons Charitable AdviseNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $25,000
  6. National Philanthropic TrustConshohocken, PA

    Matching grant or gift

    $25,000
  7. Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Matching grant or gift

    $23,906
  8. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Jason and Carrie Johnson FamilyNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $20,045
  9. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - the Justin Pitt Family CharitablNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $20,000
  10. Daffy Charitable FundLos Altos, CA

    Matching grant or gift

    $14,973
  11. Daffy Charitable Fund - Pursuit Impact Horrar Family FundLos Altos, CA

    Matching grant or gift

    $12,000
  12. American Red CrossNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $10,000
  13. Cumberland UniversityLebanon, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $10,000
  14. Able VoicesBrentwood, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $9,755
  15. Dancing for Safe HavenNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $8,500
  16. Vanderbilt University - Chic AwearnessNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $7,500
  17. BrightstoneFranklin, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,300
  18. American Cancer SocietyNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  19. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  20. Gilda's Club KentuckianaLouisville, KY

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  21. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  22. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  23. Boy Scouts of America - Middle Tennessee CouncilNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $4,850
  24. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - CHS Cares FundNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $4,110
  25. Hope Clinic for WomenNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $4,000
  26. March of Dimes March for BabiesAtlanta, GA

    Matching grant or gift

    $4,000
  27. Siloam HealthNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $4,000
  28. Safe Haven Family ShelterNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $3,500
  29. Thistle FarmsNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $3,000
  30. Water MissionNorth Charleston, SC

    Matching grant or gift

    $3,000
  31. Village at GlencliffNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,583
  32. American Red Cross Nashville Area ChapterNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,500
  33. The Salvation ArmyHenderson, KY

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,500
  34. Williamson County CasaFranklin, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,500
  35. Able VoicesBrentwood, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,192
  36. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Steadfast FundNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,000
  37. Nashville BalletNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,000
  38. Safe Haven Family ShelterNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,525
  39. Mercy Community HealthcareFranklin, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,500
  40. The Next DoorNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,500
  41. Nashville Rescue MissionNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,250
  42. Safe Haven Family ShelterNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,052
  43. American Heart Walk Association - Gsa Heart WalkDallas, TX

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  44. Boy Scouts of America - Middle Tennessee CouncilNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  45. Care Center of Jackson IncJackson, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  46. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  47. Snowdrop Foundation IncWaller, TX

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  48. The Exodus RoadColorado SPGS, CO

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  49. The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  50. Village at GlencliffNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  51. Washington University School of LawSt Louis, MO

    Matching grant or gift

    $1,000
  52. Brentwood Bruins 12th Man ClubBrentwood, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $750
  53. Alzheimer's Disease ResearchClarksburg, MD

    Matching grant or gift

    $675
  54. Christ SchoolArden, NC

    Matching grant or gift

    $500
  55. Legal Aid Society of Middle TN and the CumberlandsNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $500
  56. Nashville Wine AuctionNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $500
  57. Nashville Wine AuctionNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $500
  58. University of Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $500
  59. Wesleyan CollegeMacon, GA

    Matching grant or gift

    $500
  60. Able VoicesBrentwood, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $494
  61. West TN PBSMartin, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $260
  62. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  63. American Red CrossNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  64. BrightstoneFranklin, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  65. Camp Boggy CreekEustis, FL

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  66. CHS Cares Fund Co the Community Foundation of Middle TennesseeNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  67. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - CHS Cares FundNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  68. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - CHS Cares FundNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  69. Graceworks Ministries IncFranklin, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  70. RainnWashington, DC

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  71. Safe Haven Family ShelterNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  72. Safe Haven Family ShelterNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  73. Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CT

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  74. St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  75. Sudan Relief FundWashington, DC

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  76. United Way of Greater NashvilleNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $250

Approved for future payment

9 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Daffy Charitable Fund - Pursuit Impact Horrar Family FundLos Altos, CA

    Matching grant or gift

    $12,000
  2. American Cancer SocietyNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  3. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  4. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Matching grant or gift

    $5,000
  5. American Red CrossNashville, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $2,500
  6. Onward Campus MinistriesAuburn, AL

    Matching grant or gift

    $500
  7. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  8. Safe ProjectArlington, VA

    Matching grant or gift

    $250
  9. Community Foundation of Greater MemphisMemphis, TN

    Matching grant or gift

    $175

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education10 grants $137,70657% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $40,22317% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter5 grants $38,33316% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $10,0004% of the total
  5. Human services3 grants $6,2503% of the total
  6. International aid4 grants $5,2502% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $3,2501% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee53 grants $366,166
  2. Pennsylvania2 grants $48,906
  3. California2 grants $26,973
  4. Kentucky2 grants $7,500
  5. New York1 grant $5,000
  6. Georgia2 grants $4,500
  7. North Carolina2 grants $3,500
  8. Texas2 grants $2,000
  9. Maryland2 grants $1,675
  10. Colorado1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Tim L HingtgenPRESIDENT & CEO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Justin D PittEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & AS Hours 1Pay $0
  • R Gabriel OttingerSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin J HammonsEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher G CobbSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • W Bradley CashEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jason K JohnsonSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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