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Est.

2005

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Foundation for Health Equity is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on advancing health equity through strategic grantmaking. In 2024, it disbursed a total of $328.8K across 68 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with potential opportunities.

Mission Statement

FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES OF NW PHILADELPHIA BY BUILDING ON THE ASSETS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC HEALTH INEQUITIES IN ORDER TO BUILD HEALTHY, VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS.
Total Funding Given
$328.8K
2024
Grantees funded
68
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Bethany Flood
Board Member
M
Mary Harper
Board Member
J
John Friedman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY?
No. FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY give?
FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $329 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER IN THE PARK, VNA - COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, and SHARE FOOD PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY?
FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH EQUITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.