Health Grants

33,625 foundations$152.5B total annual giving$11K median grant89 states with funders

Discover 33,625 grantmaking foundations funding health programs, with combined annual giving of $152.5B. The median grant size for health is $11K.

Health Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

33,625

Total Annual Giving

$152.5B

Total Assets Under Management

$2.3T

Median Grant Size

$11K

States with Funders

89

Total Grants on Record

0

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding health that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 2 days (Sep 28, 2026)

Women's Breast Health Fund Grants

From Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Breast cancer survivorshipPatient navigationCaregiver support+9 more

Who can apply: Qualifying nonprofit organizations serving the five-county region may apply. Selection considers mission and program fit, organizational experience and success, financial health, collaboration with other breast cancer organizations, and alignment with the Community Needs Assessment. Laboratory research and drug trials are not funded, though community-based participatory research may be considered.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $0 – $8K

Small Grant Program — Community Health Spark Grant (up to $7,500)

From Grayson County Healthcare Foundatio

Healthcare accessHealth and wellnessCommunity health+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be located in Grayson County, Kentucky, or demonstrate that funds will benefit Grayson County residents. Applicants generally must be tax exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) or 170(c) and classified as a public charity under section 509, or provide a Board-identified unmet healthcare need. Applicants may generally request funding only once per calendar year; previously funded applicants must submit a final evaluation report. Restrictions apply to principally religious purposes, most pass-through grants, fundraising events, major medical research without qualifying collaboration, major arts organizations, political activities, international organizations, annual giving campaigns, and 509(a)(3) Type III supporting organizations.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Varies

Annual Child Health Association Grants (yearly grant cycle)

From Child Health Association of Sewickley

children's emotional needschildren's physical needschildren's educational needs+2 more

Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations serving children in western Pennsylvania. Applicants must follow the grant guidelines and begin with an online Letter of Intent; if accepted, they are invited to submit a full grant request application.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Varies

Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation – Small Grants Program

From New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Access to careHousingSenior services+1 more

Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations serving Strafford County residents and working on access-to-care challenges. In 2026, eligible applicants may submit only one application to either the Small Grants Program or the Targeted Grants Program.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Mt. Sinai Health Foundation Grantmaking Program

From Mt Sinai Health Foundation

Equitable health outcomesHealth of the Jewish communityAcademic medicine and bioscience+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service. Individuals are not eligible. Projects must be located in Greater Cleveland. In general, the Foundation does not fund general operating expenses, direct provision of health services, building or equipment expenses, capital campaigns, endowment funds, fundraising events, program advertising, or scholarships. Applicants should demonstrate sound project design, an appropriate budget, qualified staff, measurable outcomes, a strong implementation plan, continued support beyond the grant term, sound fiscal and management practices, board oversight and commitment, and potential to leverage additional resources. Applicants should contact a Mt. Sinai Program Officer before submitting a request.

Open nowCloses in 6 days (Oct 2, 2026)Award: Up to $500K

Journalism Grants

From National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation

Health Care Costs & QualityHealth Care ConsolidationArtificial Intelligence+3 more

Who can apply: Journalists from national and local print, digital, trade, and broadcast news organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit news organizations, as well as freelancers, are welcome to apply.

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Largest Health Foundations

NOVARTIS PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC

EAST HANOVER, NJ

Annual Giving

$3.1B

Total Assets

$382.9M

Median Grant

$2.9B

E60Local
MAYO CLINIC GROUP RETURN

ROCHESTER, MN

Annual Giving

$1.7B

Total Assets

$17.9B

Median Grant

$18K

E21National
PFIZER PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$1.5B

Total Assets

$9.4M

Median Grant

$5K

E12National
Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation

Whippany, NJ

Annual Giving

$1.4B

Total Assets

$313M

Median Grant

$915.2M

E60Local
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED & AFFILIATES GROUP RETURN

SOMERVILLE, MA

Annual Giving

$706.6M

Total Assets

$28.3B

Median Grant

$51K

E21Local
MAYO CLINIC

ROCHESTER, MN

Annual Giving

$572.1M

Total Assets

$26.7B

Median Grant

$52K

E21National
GOTHIC HSP CORPORATION

DURHAM, NC

Annual Giving

$567.8M

Total Assets

$2.8B

Median Grant

$412.7M

E11Local
Baptist Health South Florida Inc

Coral Gables, FL

Annual Giving

$565.5M

Total Assets

$9.1B

Median Grant

$18K

E210Local
Hackensack Meridian Health Inc-Subordinates

EDISON, NJ

Annual Giving

$468.9M

Total Assets

$7.6B

Median Grant

$12K

E21Local
Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation

Austin, TX

Annual Giving

$353.2M

Total Assets

$75.4M

Median Grant

$1M

E11Local

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Where Health Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

2,686

Total Giving

$5.7B

Foundations

2,401

Total Giving

$4.2B

FloridaView all
Foundations

2,193

Total Giving

$4.3B

New YorkView all
Foundations

2,127

Total Giving

$8.8B

ON
Foundations

1,905

Total Giving

$256.1M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

1,670

Total Giving

$1.9B

IllinoisView all
Foundations

1,422

Total Giving

$2.1B

QC
Foundations

1,146

Total Giving

$39.3M

Foundations

1,075

Total Giving

$1.5B

MissouriView all
Foundations

914

Total Giving

$1.3B

New JerseyView all
Foundations

876

Total Giving

$6.6B

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

850

Total Giving

$2B

BC
Foundations

818

Total Giving

$26.4M

MichiganView all
Foundations

700

Total Giving

$752.6M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

662

Total Giving

$701.7M

Types of Foundations in Health

Family Foundation11,282 (33.6%)

$5.7B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit7,874 (23.4%)

$21.9B in annual giving

Independent Foundation7,640 (22.7%)

$7.6B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation1,185 (3.5%)

$6.7B in annual giving

Issue Fund621 (1.8%)

$1.2B in annual giving

Professional Association620 (1.8%)

$896M in annual giving

Requires Review554 (1.6%)

$332.3M in annual giving

Other3,849 (11.4%)

$108.2B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Health

Median Grant Size

$11K

New Grantee Rate

37%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

68%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Health foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 37% of Health foundations actively fund new organizations, and 68% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Health Grants

How many foundations fund health?
There are 33,625 grantmaking foundations that fund health programs across 89 states.
What is the median grant size for health?
The median grant from foundations funding health is $11K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest health foundations?
The largest foundations funding health by annual giving include NOVARTIS PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC, MAYO CLINIC GROUP RETURN, PFIZER PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC, with combined giving of $6.2B.
Which states have the most health funders?
The states with the most health foundations are California (2,686), Texas (2,401), Florida (2,193). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find health grants for my nonprofit?
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