Supports community health, youth wellness and education initiatives to improve health outcomes where Rite Aid operates.
Rite Aid Healthy Futures has made large, repeated grants to children’s health and youth-serving organizations, with several program labels pointing to local kids, empowering children, and connecting communities. In the recent grants list, the foundation gave $2,000,000 to Serious Fun Children’s Network for support local kids programs, followed by $999,750 each to EmbraceRace and Girls on the Run International for the same purpose. That pattern suggests a funder that works through established nonprofits rather than direct service to individuals, using grants to support youth development, health access, and community-based programming. The foundation’s portfolio also shows repeated support for major pediatric and children’s institutions such as Cohen Children’s Medical Center, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center. Across the list, grants appear in amounts that range from six figures to multi-million-dollar awards, often tied to specific program applications. The focus areas provided for the foundation — Health, Wellness, Education, Youth Programs, and Community Health — align with that mix of clinical, educational, and community-oriented grantees. Based on the grant list, Rite Aid Healthy Futures funds organizations working with children, families, and neighborhood communities at a national scale.
Health and pediatric care are central to the foundation’s giving. It awarded $300,000 to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in both 2023 and 2024 for support local kids programs, and it gave $200,000 to John R Oishei Children’s Hospital in both 2023 and 2024 for the same purpose. Youth development is another clear theme. Girls on the Run International received $500,000 in 2025 through an empowering children application, after two $999,750 grants in 2023 for support local kids programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of America also appears in the recent list, with $250,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2025. The foundation also supports mental health and adolescent well-being. Grants include $249,750 to The Jed Foundation in 2023, $250,000 to McLean Hospital in 2024 and 2025, and $200,000 to The Trevor Project in 2025.
Typical grant size clusters tightly around $10,000, with a p25 of $10,000, median of $10,250, and p75 of $10,304. The recent grants list also shows a separate layer of larger program grants in the hundreds of thousands and millions. Recipients recur across years, including several organizations that appear in both 2023 and 2024 or across 2024 and 2025, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. Rite Aid Healthy Futures is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$10.7M
$16.2M
$5.7M
$11.8M
Most grants fall between $10K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 16% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the supplied data, with 1,281 grants going to U.S. organizations. California is the top state by grant count, even though the foundation is headquartered in Etters, Pennsylvania. Recent recipients include Fresno, Los Angeles, Loma Linda, New Hyde Park, Philadelphia, Hershey, Buffalo, and New York City. Pennsylvania recipients account for 16% of grants, showing a significant in-state presence alongside a broader national spread.
The grant list centers on children’s health, youth development, and community support organizations. Examples include children’s hospitals, youth programs, mental health nonprofits, and community groups, alongside the stated focus areas of Health, Wellness, Education, Youth Programs, and Community Health.
The typical grant size is very compact: p25 is $10,000, the median is $10,250, and p75 is $10,304. That sits alongside a smaller number of much larger program grants in the recent list.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Cohen Children’s Medical Center in 2023 and 2024, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center in 2023 and 2025, and McLean Hospital in 2024 and 2025. That indicates recurring relationships.
The giving is national and entirely U.S.-based in the data. California is the top state by grant count, while Pennsylvania accounts for 16% of grants. Recent recipient cities include Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Hershey, Buffalo, and New York.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL | CHARLOTTE, NC | $500,000 | 2025 | EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION |
| FRESNO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY | FRESNO, CA | $375,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER | HERSHEY, PA | $300,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| MCLEAN HOSPITAL | BELMONT, MA | $250,000 | 2025 | EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $200,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| THE STEVEN C ROSE LEGACY FUND | PROVIDENCE, RI | $200,000 | 2025 | EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION |
| ACTIVE MINDS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | 2025 | EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION |
| COHEN CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | NEW HYDE PARK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | $200,000 | 2025 | EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION |
| NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| THE TREVOR PROJECT | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION |
| MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| JOHN R OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | BUFFALO, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | LOMA LINDA, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $150,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| NEW KENSINGTON CDC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $135,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER | BALTIMORE, MD | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| MARYLAND FOOD BANK INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| THE PLANTATION PARK HEIGHTS URBAN FARM INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $125,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT LOCAL KIDS PROGRAMS |
| PHILABUNDANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| NORRIS SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| JOHN BARTRAM ASSOCIATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| FARE | CLEVELAND, GA | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| KEEP GROWING DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | $125,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| RID-ALL FOUNDATION INC | OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| FOOD STRONG | CLEVELAND, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| VETRI COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| FEEDMORE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC | BUFFALO, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| FORGOTTEN HARVEST INC | OAK PARK, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $100,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| BUFFALO CENTER FOR HEALTH EQUITY | BUFFALO, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| GRASSROOTS GARDENS OF BUFFALO INC | BUFFALO, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $100,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROJECT INC | BUFFALO, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| THE FOOD TRUST | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| NEIGHBORHOOD LAND POWER PROJECT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC | DETROIT, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| RANDALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $100,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| INTERSECTION OF CHANGE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $90,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| BUFFALO GO GREEN INC | BUFFALO, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| CHOC FOUNDATION | ORANGE, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS | OAKLAND, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| HURLEY FOUNDATION | FLINT, MI | $50,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
| RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL-SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION |
GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL
$500,000EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION
FRESNO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY
$375,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
$300,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
MCLEAN HOSPITAL
$250,000EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
$200,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
$200,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
THE STEVEN C ROSE LEGACY FUND
$200,000EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION
ACTIVE MINDS INC
$200,000EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION
COHEN CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
$200,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
$200,000EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC
$200,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
THE TREVOR PROJECT
$200,000EMPOWERING CHILDREN APPLICATION
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
$150,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
JOHN R OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$150,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$150,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$150,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
NEW KENSINGTON CDC
$135,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
MARYLAND FOOD BANK INC
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
THE PLANTATION PARK HEIGHTS URBAN FARM INC
$125,000SUPPORT LOCAL KIDS PROGRAMS
PHILABUNDANCE
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
NORRIS SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
JOHN BARTRAM ASSOCIATION
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
FARE
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
KEEP GROWING DETROIT
$125,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
RID-ALL FOUNDATION INC
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
FOOD STRONG
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH
$100,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
SHARE FOOD PROGRAM INC
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
VETRI COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
FEEDMORE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
FORGOTTEN HARVEST INC
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$100,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER
$100,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
BUFFALO CENTER FOR HEALTH EQUITY
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
GRASSROOTS GARDENS OF BUFFALO INC
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$100,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROJECT INC
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
THE FOOD TRUST
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
NEIGHBORHOOD LAND POWER PROJECT
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC
$100,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
RANDALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$100,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
INTERSECTION OF CHANGE INC
$90,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
BUFFALO GO GREEN INC
$75,000STRENGTHENING CITIES GRANT APPLICATION
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$50,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
CHOC FOUNDATION
$50,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS
$50,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
HURLEY FOUNDATION
$50,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION
RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL-SAN DIEGO
$50,000CONNECTING COMMUNITIES APPLICATION