About Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Support Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's mission to ensure every member of the community can access quality, compassionate healthcare.
Focus Areas
HospitalsCancer careCardiovascular careBehavioral healthTransplant servicesHospice careCommunity healthPatient financial assistance
Who They Fund
local Memphis-area community organizations and residentshealthcare professionals and physiciansstudents and early-career internsBlack community and culturally-specific groupsNonprofit arts, civic and service organizations
About Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc’s recent giving is built around Memphis health infrastructure and the organizations that support it. The largest grants in the record go to Memphis Medical District for annual support, including $422,000 in 2023 and $398,000 in 2024, showing a sizable commitment to the local medical ecosystem. The foundation also backs community health-related organizations and events such as the American Heart Association, where grants appear across multiple years and formats, including a $50,000 sponsorship support package in 2025. Beyond direct healthcare organizations, the foundation funds civic and nonprofit partners that surround the city’s health and service network. Examples include the Greater Memphis Chamber, National Civil Rights Museum, and Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis. The mix of annual support, sponsorships, memberships, and program support suggests a funder that uses grantmaking to reinforce hospitals, medical collaboration, and the broader Memphis civic environment connected to health access and community well-being. Its stated mission is to help every member of the community access quality, compassionate healthcare, and the grant record reflects that through both healthcare-specific and community-facing awards.
What Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Funds
A core theme is hospital and medical-district support. Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc gave $422,000 to Memphis Medical District for MMD-2022 Annual Support and $398,000 the following year for 2023 Annual Support, placing major weight on local healthcare infrastructure. Community health is another clear area. The foundation awarded $50,000 to American Heart Association Inc (Memphis, TN) for Year 2025 Sponsorship Support Package and $30,000 to American Cancer Society for Harah's Hope Lodge Gift/General Support, linking the grant record to cardiovascular and cancer-related work. It also funds health workforce and professional development. Tennessee Hospital Association received $12,500 for the 2023 Agenda 21 Internship Prog-Erin Jewell, while Bluff City Medical Society received $20,000 for the 2022 Annual Lecture Signature Sponsorship. These grants point to support for physician engagement, training, and sector convening.
How Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Gives
Typical grants are relatively modest even with a few large anchors: the p25 is $4,750, the median is $7,500, and the p75 is $10,000. The pattern includes both one-time and recurring support, with some recipients appearing in multiple years, such as Memphis Medical District and American Heart Association. The foundation is a pure DAF provider, and its grantmaking also includes program-related investments. Recent awards show a mix of operating support, sponsorships, memberships, internships, scholarships, and event-related funding rather than a single grant format.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$276K
Total Assets
$2.4B
Total Revenue
$439.8M
Total Expenses
$280.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$10K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Michael Ugwueke
PRESIDENT/CEO/BOARD MEMBER
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