BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION
DAVENPORT, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-2452851
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Regional Funder
DAVENPORT, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-2452851
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Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Better Health Foundation Melinda Gowey is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $1.9 million across 37 grantees.
Cause Areas
4
Philanthropy
Health
Communication media
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM
DAVENPORT, IA
$1.9M
24%
Vera French Community Mental Health Center Inc
Davenport, IA
$871.9K
11%
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INC
Davenport, IA
$400K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION?
No. BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION give?
BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and Texas. 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 BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM, Vera French Community Mental Health Center Inc, and COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION?
BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.