Better Health Foundation

EIN 46-2452851 Β· IA Β· NTEE T30

Invitation only Typical grant ~$70K Funds in IL, IA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Better Health Foundation based in IA paid 22 grants totaling $1.9M to 22 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $8K to $255K, with a median of $70K. Its largest recipients included MERCYONE GENESIS FOUNDATION, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY, and COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$49,578,986
Giving (latest yr)
$1,903,981
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$70K
Recipients
22
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
18
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Mercyone Genesis Foundation$255,000
  • Martin Luther King JR Community$225,000
  • Community Health Care Inc$200,000
  • Palomares Social Justice Center$195,000
  • Rediscover Recovery Community Cente$157,616

Where grants went

  • Illinois$1,047,540 Β· 14 grants
  • Iowa$856,441 Β· 8 grants

Grants Paid (22)

Mercyone Genesis Foundation
Davenport, IA
Improve Community Health
$255,000
Martin Luther King JR Community
Rock Island, IL
Innovation/capacity Building
$225,000
Community Health Care Inc
Davenport, IA
Innovation
$200,000
Palomares Social Justice Center
Rock Island, IL
Innovation
$195,000
Rediscover Recovery Community Cente
Clinton, IA
Innovation/capacity Building
$157,616
Steam on Wheels
Rock Island, IL
Innovation/capacity Building
$140,000
Youth Services Bureau of Rock Islan
Rock Island, IL
Capacity Building & Service
$75,000
YWCA of Clinton
Clinton, IA
Capacity Building & Service
$75,000
Sal Community Services
Moline, IL
Capacity Building & Service
$75,000
Everychild
Moline, IL
Capacity Building & Service
$75,000
Transitions Mental Health Services
Rock Island, IL
Capacity Building & Service
$75,000
The Arc of the Quad Cities
Rock Island, IL
Capacity Building & Service
$65,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Better Health Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Better Health Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Better Health Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $1.9M. Individual grants ranged from $8K to $255K (median $70K).

Recent recipients include MERCYONE GENESIS FOUNDATION, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INC, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Better Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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