The mission of the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is to advance the caring ministry and medical excellence of Ascension Saint Thomas by providing funds for research, education, and charity programs. The Foundation embraces the philosophy and mission of healing and service to the sick and poor and promotes, supports, and engages in religious, charitable, scientific and educational ministries established by Ascension Saint Thomas.
A defining feature of Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is its support for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital through very large general and capital awards, including a $3,141,336 grant in 2025 and a $3,129,805 grant in 2023. That pattern places hospital operations, facilities, and service expansion at the center of its work. The foundation’s mission is to advance the caring ministry and medical excellence of Ascension Saint Thomas by funding research, education, charity programs, and other initiatives that serve the sick, poor, and underserved. Its recent grant record also shows support for Saint Thomas Medical Partners and Saint Thomas Health, indicating that the foundation funds across affiliated health entities rather than through a single narrow program. The stated program areas point to patient assistance, charity care, access to care, medical equipment, telemedicine, mobile mammography, and workforce education. It also includes support for associates through scholarships and emergency assistance, linking institutional capacity with staff and patient support. The foundation accepts grant requests for several of its programs, including general grants and project- or patient-assistance requests.
Patient access is a major theme in the foundation’s grant programs. Through its patient-assistance and healing-at-home work, it supports medical equipment, dental care, IV antibiotics, and medications for patients who are struggling financially. The Compassion for Struggling Patients pillar extends that model to direct assistance and primary care access for low-income patients. Breast care is another clear area. The Power of Pink Fund supports mobile mammography, diagnostic services, patient education, transportation, lodging, and equipment for indigent, uninsured, and underinsured patients across Middle Tennessee. The foundation also funds workforce development inside the health system. Its scholarship program provides annual awards to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford associates pursuing accredited associate, bachelor, master, and certificate programs in fields such as nursing, imaging, and EMT training. Operational and capital support appears in the funding pillar for Commitment to Superb Patient Care, which backs facilities, centers of excellence, telemedicine, and mobile clinical equipment.
$1M
$15.2M
$8.2M
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $20K and $1.3M, with a median of $271K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$271K
75th Percentile
$1.3M
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The grant-size profile is wide: the 25th percentile is $20,375, the median is $270,594, and the 75th percentile is $1,313,548. That spread matches a mix of major operating and capital support alongside smaller program and scholarship awards. Recent grants repeat the same institutional recipients across multiple years, with Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Saint Thomas Medical Partners, and Saint Thomas Health all appearing more than once. The foundation is not a donor-advised fund, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Several programs accept unsolicited requests, including the general grant request process, project/patient assistance grants, and the Power of Pink Fund.
Giving is locally focused and entirely in Missouri recipient records in the dataset, all tied to St. Louis-based affiliated entities. The recipient country distribution is 100% U.S. Recent grants landed with Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Saint Thomas Medical Partners, and Saint Thomas Health, all in St. Louis, MO. Program descriptions, however, show that the foundation’s grantmaking is intended to serve Rutherford County, Murfreesboro, and Middle Tennessee through patient care, mobile services, and education.
Its stated program areas include healthcare, patient financial assistance, women’s health and mammography, maternal and child health, associates’ scholarships and education, emergency assistance for staff, medication access through Dispensary of Hope, and facility and equipment funding. The general grant program also covers research, education, and charity programs.
Yes for several programs. The general grant request process, the foundation grant request for projects and patient assistance, and the Power of Pink Fund all accept unsolicited requests. The associate emergency assistance funds do not.
The grant-size distribution is broad, with a 25th percentile of $20,375, a median of $270,594, and a 75th percentile of $1,313,548. That mix suggests both smaller program support and larger operating or capital awards.
Recent grants went to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Saint Thomas Medical Partners, and Saint Thomas Health. In the provided grant list, each recipient is in St. Louis, MO.
Yes. Its scholarship program provides annual awards to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford associates pursuing accredited associate, bachelor, master, and certain certificate programs, including nursing, imaging, EMT, and related healthcare fields.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Patients who are uninsured or underinsured and lack resources for breast cancer prevention/early detection; program targets underserved and rural women.
Who can apply: Projects must align with the Foundation’s mission to support research, education, and charity programs that advance healing and service to the sick and poor. Applicants should provide documentation (bills, attachments) to assist in vetting and approval. Specific fund restrictions may apply based on donor parameters.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL | ST LOUIS, MO | $961,241 | 2026 | General/Capital Support |
| SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $45,208 | 2026 | General/Capital Support |
| SAINT THOMAS HEALTH | — | $27,076 | 2026 | General Support |
| SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,141,336 | 2025 | General/Capital Support |
| SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $26,044 | 2025 | General Support |
| SAINT THOMAS HEALTH | ST LOUIS, MO | $20,375 | 2025 | General Support |
| SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,313,548 | 2024 | General/Capital Support |
| SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $555,477 | 2024 | General Support |
| SAINT THOMAS HEALTH | ST LOUIS, MO | $12,556 | 2024 | General Support |
| SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,129,805 | 2023 | CAPITAL & OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $270,594 | 2023 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SAINT THOMAS HEALTH | ST LOUIS, MO | $6,717 | 2023 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL
$961,241General/Capital Support
SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS
$45,208General/Capital Support
SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL
$3,141,336General/Capital Support
SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS
$26,044General Support
General Support
SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL
$1,313,548General/Capital Support
SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS
$555,477General Support
SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL
$3,129,805CAPITAL & OPERATING SUPPORT
SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS
$270,594OPERATING SUPPORT
