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Health Grants
NutritionDiabetes treatmentAlternative medicine
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity and provide programs aligned with the Foundation's mission in health.
Health Grants
33,626 foundations$149.6B total annual giving$11K median grant89 states with funders
Discover 33,626 grantmaking foundations funding health programs, with combined annual giving of $149.6B. The median grant size for health is $11K.
Health Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
33,626
Total Annual Giving
$149.6B
Total Assets Under Management
$2.3T
Median Grant Size
$11K
States with Funders
89
Total Grants on Record
672,826
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding health that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Nov 18, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: Varies
Demonstrating Health Solutions Science in Action
Health solutions scienceBehavioral health driversClinical health drivers+5 more
Who can apply: Lead applicant organizations should generally be U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities that are not private foundations or Type III supporting organizations. State universities are eligible. For-profit entities may not apply directly or indirectly through nonprofit venture philanthropy programs, though they may participate as collaborators. Proposals must be collaborative, cross-sectoral and multidisciplinary; focus on applying existing evidence to produce measurable health outcomes or validated proxies in the United States; include knowledge-user participation, stakeholder leverage, and a feasible three-year implementation and evaluation plan.
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Nov 18, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: Varies
Demonstrating Health Solutions Science in Action
From Doris Duke Management Foundation
Health solutions scienceHealth outcomesHealth systems+5 more
Who can apply: Teams must designate a lead applicant organization. Lead organizations may be knowledge users or producers and are encouraged to have 501(c)(3) status; state universities are eligible. Non-501(c)(3) entities may participate as collaborators. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply directly or indirectly through nonprofit venture philanthropy programs. Projects must focus on real-world application of evidence-based health solutions science in the United States, demonstrate measurable health impact, include relevant partnerships and leverage, and have a feasible three-year plan.
Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: $1K – $75K
Memorial Health Fund Grants
From York County Community Foundation
Community healthHealth care accessHealth restoration and maintenance+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must meet YCCF grant eligibility requirements: 501(c)(3) public charities with at least one year of status, government agencies, or public school districts that provide services directly to York County, are current on grant reports, and have a board-approved anti-discrimination policy.
Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026Award: $500 – $1K
Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants
From Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Science educationSTEMLaboratory equipment
Who can apply: New York State licensed and certified grades 7-12 teachers in Dutchess, Orange or Ulster county schools.
Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026
Health Care
Health careHealth outcomesAccess to care+2 more
Who can apply: Eligibility criteria are not provided in the scraped content. The Endowment works through selected organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Largest Health Foundations
| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVARTIS PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC | EAST HANOVER, NJ | $3.1B | $382.9M | $2.9B | E60 | Local |
| MAYO CLINIC GROUP RETURN | ROCHESTER, MN | $1.7B | $17.9B | $18K | E21 | National |
| PFIZER PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1.5B | $9.4M | $5K | E12 | National |
| Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation | Whippany, NJ | $1.4B | $401.4M | $915.2M | E60 | Local |
| MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED & AFFILIATES GROUP RETURN | SOMERVILLE, MA | $1.4B | $32.2B | $51K | E21 | Local |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $572.1M | $26.7B | $52K | E21 | National |
| Baptist Health South Florida Inc | Coral Gables, FL | $569M | $10.9B | $18K | E210 | Local |
| GOTHIC HSP CORPORATION | DURHAM, NC | $567.8M | $2.8B | $412.7M | E11 | Local |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Inc-Subordinates | EDISON, NJ | $468.9M | $7.6B | $12K | E21 | Local |
| Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation | Austin, TX | $353.2M | $75.4M | $1M | E11 | Local |
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
$401.4M
Median Grant
$915.2M
E60Local
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED & AFFILIATES GROUP RETURN
SOMERVILLE, MA
Annual Giving
$1.4B
Total Assets
$32.2B
Median Grant
$51K
E21Local
Baptist Health South Florida Inc
Coral Gables, FL
Annual Giving
$569M
Total Assets
$10.9B
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
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,686 | $5.7B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 2,401 | $4.5B | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 2,193 | $4.4B | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 2,125 | $9.7B | View all in New York | |
| ON | 1,905 | $256.8M | ||
| Pennsylvania | 1,669 | $1.8B | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 1,422 | $2.1B | View all in Illinois | |
| QC | 1,146 | $39.3M | ||
| Ohio | 1,075 | $1.6B | View all in Ohio | |
| Missouri | 914 | $1.3B | View all in Missouri | |
| New Jersey | 876 | $6.6B | View all in New Jersey | |
| Massachusetts | 851 | $2.7B | View all in Massachusetts | |
| BC | 818 | $26.4M | ||
| Michigan | 700 | $707M | View all in Michigan | |
| Wisconsin | 662 | $703.8M | View all in Wisconsin |
ON
Foundations
1,905
Total Giving
$256.8M
QC
Foundations
1,146
Total Giving
$39.3M
BC
Foundations
818
Total Giving
$26.4M
Types of Foundations in Health
Family Foundation11,28233.6%$5.7B
33.6%
Family Foundation11,282 (33.6%)
$5.7B in annual giving
Operating Nonprofit7,91723.5%$22.5B
23.5%
Operating Nonprofit7,917 (23.5%)
$22.5B in annual giving
Independent Foundation7,64022.7%$7.6B
22.7%
Independent Foundation7,640 (22.7%)
$7.6B in annual giving
Private Operating Foundation
1,1853.5%$6.8B
Private Operating Foundation1,185 (3.5%)
$6.8B in annual giving
Issue Fund
6271.9%$1.2B
Issue Fund627 (1.9%)
$1.2B in annual giving
Professional Association
6221.8%$906.9M
Professional Association622 (1.8%)
$906.9M in annual giving
Service Club / Fraternal
5291.6%$178.2M
Service Club / Fraternal529 (1.6%)
$178.2M in annual giving
Other3,82411.4%$104.8B
11.4%
Other3,824 (11.4%)
$104.8B in annual giving
Foundation TypeCountShareGiving
Typical Grant Profile in Health
Median Grant Size
$11K
New Grantee Rate
37%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
62%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Health foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 37% of Health foundations actively fund new organizations, and 62% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Health Grants
How many foundations fund health?
There are 33,626 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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