East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Accepts applications
East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$92,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,750 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,250 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $79,750 | 7 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $92,000 | 8 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Malcolm T Foster MD 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 602-6700 |
| What to submit | In writing |
What East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chadasha Foundation | Support heart surgery in jimani for haitian children. | $35,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support for heart health across the united states | $30,000 |
| Knoxville Youth Athletics | Support health and wellness through track and field programs in knox county middle schools. | $10,000 |
| West Athletic Council | To support west high athletics | $10,000 |
| 1907 Foundation | To support innovative and interdisciplinary neuroscience research for mental health. | $2,500 |
| American Heart Associatinaha Golf Tour | To support the mission | $2,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | To support the mission of mental health care in east tennessee | $1,500 |
| TN Golf Foundation | To support the mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Malcolm T Foster III MD
- Steve Reed MD
- Barry I Michelson MD
- Clint Doiron MD
Questions people ask
Does East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation give?
$92,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Malcolm T Foster III MD (President), Steve Reed MD (Trustee), Barry I Michelson MD (Secretary) and Clint Doiron MD (Trustee).
What does East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.