About American Public Health Association
APHA champions optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. We speak out for public health issues and policies backed by science.
Focus Areas
public healthhealth equityclimate and healthcommunicable disease / COVID-19environmental healthmaternal and child healthvaccinesgun violence prevention
Funding Style
program supportrestricted (program-specific) fundingoperational/programmatic fundingdirect service funding
About American Public Health Association
American Public Health Association’s grantmaking is built around public health infrastructure and advocacy, with large program-support awards going to organizations working on health policy, disease prevention, and community well-being. In 2024, the largest grant in the recent list was $613,846 to Smart Surfaces for program support, followed by $451,636 to Metropolitan Ame Church for program support and $339,130 to the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention for program support. Those awards show a mix of policy-oriented partners and community-based institutions. The foundation also funds universities and public health institutions through substantial operating support. Recent examples include $243,750 to the State of Tenesssee Department of Health, $225,000 to George Washington Unviversity - Gcas, and $200,000 each to the Medical College of Winsconsin and Tacoma-pierce County Health Department. Across its recent grants, APHA uses restricted program funding rather than individual support, matching its broader role as a public health association that backs work aligned with science-based health policy and equity.
What American Public Health Association Funds
A clear theme in APHA’s recent giving is policy and systems work. The foundation awarded $613,846 to Smart Surfaces for program support and $339,130 to the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention for program support, both tied to public-health efforts that sit close to policy and prevention. It also supports public health workforce and academic capacity. APHA gave $225,000 to George Washington Unviversity - Gcas and $200,000 to the Medical College of Winsconsin, both as program support, indicating institutional funding for training or research-related work. Community-facing health efforts are another thread. The foundation awarded $200,000 to Crisis Text Line Inc and $160,000 to Peers and Partners, again for program support. Those grants suggest APHA backs service delivery and support models alongside its policy and academic partners.
How American Public Health Association Gives
APHA’s recent grants cluster in a broad mid-to-large range rather than around a single size. The typical grant size is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $55,000 at the median, and $130,800 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also shows a long upper tail, with multiple awards at $200,000 or more. The foundation is a public charity and does not fund individuals. Its recent grants are almost entirely program support, with repeated awards to some recipients across 2023 and 2024, such as Smart Surfaces and Metropolitan Ame Church. APHA’s active funds are donation-designated and none accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.6M
Total Assets
$36.6M
Total Revenue
$25.7M
Total Expenses
$27.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $25K and $131K, with a median of $55K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$55K
75th Percentile
$131K
Geographic Reach
National36 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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