HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
DETROIT, MI · Health Care
Mission
AS ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEMS, IT IS THE MISSION OF HENRY FORD HEALTH TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE EXCELLENCE OF THE SCIENCE AND ART OF HEALTH CARE AND HEALING. FOUNDED IN 1915 BY AUTO PIONEER HENRY FORD, HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM DBA HENRY FORD HEALTH ("HF HEALTH") IS A COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED AND ACADEMIC HEALTH SYSTEM, PROVIDING BOTH HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND COVERAGE, AS WELL AS A ROBUST RESEARCH AND MEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM. WITH MORE THAN 50,000 TEAM MEMBERS AND NEARLY 10,000 AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, RESEARCHERS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS, THE HEALTH SYSTEM DELIVERS EXCEPTIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE CARE AT ITS 13 ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS, AND OVER 550 CARE LOCATIONS, INCLUDING MEDICAL CENTERS AND CLINICS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
$145.6M in foundation grants on record from 105 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System Foundation | $54.6M | 3 |
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association D/B/A Mha | $32.8M | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $5.2M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $3.1M | 4 |
| United Jewish Foundation | $2.4M | 3 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $2.3M | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $2.3M | 2 |
| Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation | $1.9M | 3 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | $1.8M | 6 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | $1.6M | 3 |
Leadership
ROBIN DAMSCHRODER (Principal officer)
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