Tennessee Medical Association Alliance

Philanthropic Giving Summary | 2023-2024

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TMAA PHILANTHROPIC FUND |

The Tennessee Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) is a 501(c)4 organization of physician spouses that has been dedicated to building health communities in Tennessee since 1927. TMAA achieves its mission through philanthropic endeavors coordinated by its members.

In 2005-2006, the TMAA established the TMAA Philanthropic Fund, a 501(c)3 charitable fund to receive tax-deductible contributions. Grants are awarded to fund qualifying projects. 

Last year the TMAA Philanthropic Fund awarded over $3,500 in grants to assist health projects in Tennessee communities. Recipients of TMAA Philanthropic Health Grants include: 

Chattanooga Medical Alliance (CMA)

• Meals for families at Ronald McDonald House

Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance (KAMA)

• Vine School Health Center Health Fair

• First Aid Kits for the Salvation Army

Washington Unicoi Johnson County Alliance (WUJ)

• Weekly Food Boxes for Children and Families
  

• Hooded Sweatshirts for. Liberty Bell Middle School

• Clothing and Shoe Drive for Somebody Loves Me
• Phoropter to Providence Medical Clinic

The TMAA Philanthropic Fund also supports TMAA State Health Promotion Projects that unite county alliances and AIMS around a common signature effort. In 2023-2024, TMAA partnered with Dispose RX to distribute 500 medication disposal packets, accompanied by patient education materials regarding the importance of proper disposal of unused prescription medications, to select sites in Chattanooga, Knoxville , and Johnson City.