The Memorial Foundation, established with the endowment from the sale of Nashville Memorial Hospital in 1994, aims to improve the quality of life for people by supporting nonprofit organizations. It focuses on varied community needs, including access to quality health care, human and social services, education, services for seniors and youth, substance abuse programs, and general community services. This foundation also responds to immediate, critical community needs alongside ongoing support initiatives.
The grant program of The Memorial Foundation emphasizes supporting organizations that are data-driven and trauma-informed, focusing on a wide range of service areas. These include Access to Quality Health Care Services, Human & Social Services, Education, Youth and Childhood Development, Senior Citizen Enrichment Services, Substance Abuse Recovery, and Community Services. The grant process involves an initial contact, an interview, application submission, a potential site visit, and final approval by the Board of Trustees, indicating a thorough review to ensure alignment with the foundation's goals and guiding principles.