About Corewell Health
Give to make health care better and join our mission of transforming health in your region.
Focus Areas
HealthcarePatient careCommunity health
Who They Fund
nursing students / nurse scholarsschool nursesK-12 students / school communities
Funding Style
scholarship supportworkforce developmenteducation/training fundingprogrammatic support
Topics
nursing educationschool health and wellness
About Corewell Health
Corewell Health’s defining recent commitment is a $13.2 million grant to Grand Valley State University for the Nurse Scholars Program, a clear signal that nursing education is central to how the foundation approaches health improvement. That investment sits alongside other large awards to the same university in 2024 and 2025, showing sustained support for health workforce development rather than a single isolated gift. The foundation’s grantmaking also reaches beyond higher education into school health and wellness, community health, and patient care, with awards that connect health systems, schools, and local service organizations. In its recent grants, Corewell Health has supported Grand Rapids Public Schools for school health and wellness, the Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation for exempt purposes, and community-based organizations such as the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute and Exalta Health. The pattern suggests a funder working through education, local partnerships, and community programs to strengthen health in Michigan. Its awards are generally modest outside the large nurse-scholarship commitments, but they are consistent with a mission focused on transforming health in the region.
What Corewell Health Funds
Nursing education is the clearest theme in Corewell Health’s recent grantmaking. The foundation awarded $13.2 million to Grand Valley State University for the Nurse Scholars Program, then continued support with $3.2125 million in 2024 and $3.20503 million in 2025 for exempt purposes. School health is another visible line of giving. Corewell Health gave $179,821 to Grand Rapids Public Schools to support school health and wellness, and $40,342 to Fitkids360 for exempt purposes. Community health and behavioral health appear through grants such as $35,000 to the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, $62,500 to Exalta Health, and $33,292 to the National Council for Behavioral Health. These awards point to a mix of local clinical access, community-based health supports, and broader health-sector capacity.
How Corewell Health Gives
Corewell Health’s typical grant size is concentrated in a narrow band: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $11,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. That said, the distribution includes a very large recurring commitment to Grand Valley State University, with awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation is structured as a health system funder, makes program-related investments, and does not fund individuals. The recent record shows recurring support for some organizations across multiple years, alongside many one-time grants.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.5M
Total Assets
$7.1B
Total Revenue
$2B
Total Expenses
$1.7B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
Local4 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CHRISTINA FREESE DECKER
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