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Middle Tennessee Research Institute

The mission of the middle tennessee research institute is to facilitate innovative research and education, improve healthcare programs that benefit our nation's veterans, and provide outstanding support and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Middle Tennessee Research Institute

Advancing medical research in cardiology, cancer, MS, and infectious disease to improve the health and lives of U.S. veterans at Tennessee Valley Healthcare.

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii))
NTEE code
H94
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

The mission of the middle tennessee research institute is to facilitate innovative research and education, improve healthcare programs that benefit our nation's veterans, and provide outstanding support and advocacy to the research, education, and training endeavors of the tennessee valley healthcare system.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H94
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Middle Tennessee Research Institute is a registered health nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 621387860. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Middle Tennessee Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Middle Tennessee Research Institute is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Middle Tennessee Research Institute has $1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Middle Tennessee Research Institute is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Middle Tennessee Research Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Middle Tennessee Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Advancing medical research in cardiology, cancer, MS, and infectious disease to improve the health and lives of U.S. veterans at Tennessee Valley Healthcare. Middle Tennessee Research Institute is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among health charities registered in United States: Middle Tennessee Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Middle Tennessee Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Middle Tennessee Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621387860, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

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Leadership

CA
Carol Callaway-Lane Dnp
Board Chair

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Anthony S•••••••
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Ashley P••••••••
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Carol C••••••••••••
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Carol C•••••••••••• D••
BOARD CHAIR
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Daniel L D•••• M•• M E•
BOARD MEMBER
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Jay C••••••• J•
EXECUTIVE DI
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John H N••••• M•
BOARD MEMBER
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John K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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John N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Michael L••••
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Michael L•••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
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Michael R••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Priscilla W•••
INTERIM EXEC
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Robert W•••••
TREASURER
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Robert W••••• C••
BOARD MEMBER
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Sally Y•••
CHAIR/PRESID
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Sally Y••• M•
BOARD MEMBER
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Samuel R S•••• I•• M•
BOARD MEMBER
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Samuel S•••• I••
BOARD MEMBER
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Stokes P••••••
BOARD MEMBER
WI
William L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2019
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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Middle Tennessee Research Institute This page 89 $1.0 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Middle Tennessee Research Institute

What is Middle Tennessee Research Institute?
Middle Tennessee Research Institute is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Nashville, United States. Advancing medical research in cardiology, cancer, MS, and infectious disease to improve the health and lives of U.S. veterans at Tennessee Valley Healthcare.
When was Middle Tennessee Research Institute founded?
Middle Tennessee Research Institute was founded in 1989.
Who leads Middle Tennessee Research Institute?
Carol Callaway-Lane Dnp serves as Board Chair.
Where is Middle Tennessee Research Institute located?
Headquartered in Nashville, United States.
What is Middle Tennessee Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Middle Tennessee Research Institute trustworthy?
Middle Tennessee Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Middle Tennessee Research Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 621387860.
What is Middle Tennessee Research Institute's website?
http://www.middletnresearch.org