THE HEALING TRUST
Annual Giving
$4.8M+3% YoY
Grants
150
Median Grant
$26K
Organizations Funded
153
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of The Healing Trust, a private grant making foundation, is the sacred work of fostering healing and wholeness for vulnerable populations through strategic investing, philanthropy, and advocacy. The Trust's mission is to support and partner with communities to advance racial equity and eliminate health disparities through advocacy and strategic investments.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
$4.8 million awarded in 2024; Operating Grants between $20,000-$50,000; Culture and Care Fund ($2,500-$20,000); Sabbatical Grants up to $20,000; Safe Haven Family Shelter grants; $100 million given since 2002
How to Apply
Applications accepted via GivingData application portal. In 2025, prioritizing wellness and staff support for nonprofits, only accepting applications for Sabbatical Fund and Culture and Care Funds. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) for at least one year. Contact grants@healingtrust.org for questions.
Does Not Fund
Must impact Bedford, Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, and Rutherford counties. Prioritizes nonprofits led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) first, followed by rural applicants.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.8M
Grants
150
Median
$26K
States
6
$4.7M
Grants
146
Median
$25K
States
5
$4.5M
Grants
155
Median
$20K
States
8
Grant Size Distribution
$26K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$8K
25th Pctile
$45K
75th Pctile
$190K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $8K and $45K.
Largest Recent Grants
$190K
2024
CIVIC TN
TN · TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
$170K
2024
TENNESSEE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS COALITION
TN · TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
$169K
2024
COMMUNITY CLINIC OF SHELBYVILLE AND BEDFORD COUNTY INC
TN · TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
$140K
2024
THE EQUITY ALLIANCE
TN · TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
$125K
2024
STAND UP NASHVILLE INC
TN · TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.