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Action for Healthy Kids

Foundation · Grantmaker CHICAGO, IL EIN: 47-0902020 Website

Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2002. The organization operates as a grassroots network mobilizing school professionals, families, and communities to improve school environments and student health outcomes. AFHK employs 37 people and maintains an active presence across multiple states.

Key facts about Action for Healthy Kids

EIN
47-0902020
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$8,506,500
Grants made (2024)
177
Average grant
$48,059
Median grant
$40,117
Total assets
$4,685,321
Primary geography
New York (9% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Action for Healthy Kids funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Action for Healthy Kids's 177 itemized 2024 grants were New York (9%), Ohio (8%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants) and Nevada City, CA (2 grants). None of its 177 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "School Grant" (177 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.7M

+93.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$8.5M

+3663.9% YoY

Grant Count

177

+1866.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$48K

+91.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: Action for Healthy Kids fosters learning environments that support optimal child health and well-being. The organization believes that healthy children create a better world.

Primary Focus Areas:

  • Healthy Food Access & Nutrition Education — Addressing food insecurity and promoting nutrition literacy for students
  • Physical Activity & Physical Education — Supporting opportunities for movement and play in schools
  • Social Emotional Learning — Strengthening relationships and building student resilience

The organization works to address a documented child health crisis affecting underserved communities, including challenges related to depression, obesity, bullying, substance misuse, and suicidality.

Grantmaking

AFHK provides funding opportunities to schools and districts. The organization awards grants for school breakfast programs and its flagship Game On initiative.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

AFHK operates with a nationwide footprint, with documented activity in:

  • Arizona — Partnership with Mesa School District (81 schools, 63,042 students); grants supporting 9,964 K-12 students since 2016
  • California — Work with LA Unified School District; 11+ workshops and events hosted to over 600 attendees
  • Colorado — Wellness Kit Program supporting 54 schools across 24 districts; over 750 parents and family members engaged in educational events

The organization describes itself as working in "some of the most underserved communities across the U.S."

Grant Distribution by State

41states
+33 more states

Cities

IrvingBorrego SpgsBrushFresnoLos AngelesUplandBuena ParkChicagoDetroitFort WorthJacksonvilleLivingstonNevada CityParisSpartaWashingtonAddisonAnacortesArdmoreArmada

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Annual Revenue: $18.5 million

Recent Financial Data (2023):

  • Revenue: $3.38 million
  • Expenses: $4.1 million
  • Total Assets: $2.43 million
  • Total Liabilities: $302,000

Program Spending: 84 cents of every dollar received goes directly to child health programming, including school grants, volunteer engagement initiatives, and school health programs.

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since July 2003; EIN 47-0902020

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$9M$14M$18M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,685,321$2,426,254$3,032,732
Revenue$16,065,445$3,376,003$1,330,753
Expenses$16,616,375$4,096,698$1,617,211
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$34,146$31,828$4,549
Distributable Amount———

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$9M34 grants202017 grants20210 grants20229 grants2023177 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Dillingham City School D…$150KLouisville City School D…$150KBogota School District$150KCascade School District 5$150KHarrison Public Schools$144KDecorah Community School…$137KCorinth Central School D…$136KHerrin Community School …$129KSandy Valley Local Schoo…$124KDeer Lodge Elementary Sc…$123K

Grant Size Distribution

237 grants across all recorded years

156<$50K63$50–100K18$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

6 open opportunities from Action for Healthy Kids

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Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Dillingham City School District ($150,000), Louisville City School District ($150,000), Bogota School District ($149,953).

RecipientPurposeAmount
DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DILLINGHAM, AKSCHOOL GRANT$150,000
LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT LOUISVILLE, OHSCHOOL GRANT$150,000
BOGOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOGOTA, NJSCHOOL GRANT$149,953
CASCADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 TURNER, ORSCHOOL GRANT$149,509
HARRISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS HARRISON, ARSCHOOL GRANT$144,127
DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DECORAH, IASCHOOL GRANT$136,830
CORINTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CORINTH, NYSCHOOL GRANT$135,816
HERRIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 HERRIN, ILSCHOOL GRANT$129,452
SANDY VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAGNOLIA, OHSCHOOL GRANT$124,404
DEER LODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 DEER LODGE, MTSCHOOL GRANT$123,175

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Rob Bisceglie — Chief Executive Officer & President
  • Shellie Pfohl — Chief Growth Officer
  • Rich Roleck — Chief Financial Officer
  • Lesley Graham — Vice President, Programs
  • Leah Lessard — Chief Research Officer
  • Hillary Morgridge — Board Member

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

ROBERT BISCEGLIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT$258KRICH ROLECKVP OF FINANCE$164KBARBARA MECHURAUSDA PROGRAM DIRECTOR$142KLEAH LESSARDSENIOR DIRECTOR EVALUATION$125K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MARTIN MCHALE JRCHAIR2—
ROBERT MURRAYVICE CHAIR2—
JULIE BOSLEYTREASURER2—
ANASTASIA FISCHERDIRECTOR2—
RICH ABENDDIRECTOR2—
ERIC STERNDIRECTOR2—
ANN MARCHETTIDIRECTOR2—
INDRA MEHROTRADIRECTOR2—
CHERYL AUSTEIN CASNOFFDIRECTOR2—
LAURA CUBILLOSDIRECTOR2—
KRISTIN CARROLLDIRECTOR2—
MICHAEL HAMILTONDIRECTOR2—
CHRIS JENSENDIRECTOR2—
JOHN MUSOLINODIRECTOR2—
STEPHANIE WHYTEDIRECTOR2—
WILLIAM POTTS-DATEMADIRECTOR2—
KYMM BALLARDDIRECTOR2—
HILLARY MORGRIDGEDIRECTOR2—
ROBERT BISCEGLIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT36$257,822
SHELLIE PFOHLVP OF GROWTH20—
RICH ROLECKVP OF FINANCE32$163,574
BARBARA MECHURAUSDA PROGRAM DIRECTOR40$142,314
LEAH LESSARDSENIOR DIRECTOR EVALUATION40$125,135

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Signed a cooperative agreement with USDA Food and Nutrition Service to implement the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative

Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative

Awarded nearly $30 million for school nutrition improvements in rural communities through the USDA cooperative agreement

Action for Healthy Kids Awards Nearly $30 Million to Boost ...

Maintains current Form 990 filings and audited financial statements available for public review

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Action for Healthy Kids fund?

**Mission:** Action for Healthy Kids fosters learning environments that support optimal child health and well-being. The organization believes that healthy children create a better world. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **Healthy Food Access & Nutrition Education** — Addressing food insecurity and promoting nutrition literacy for students • **Physical Activity & Physical Education** — Supporting opportunities for movement and play in schools • **Social Emotional Learning** — Strengthening relationsh…

How do I apply for a grant from Action for Healthy Kids?

AFHK provides funding opportunities to schools and districts. The organization awards grants for school breakfast programs and its flagship Game On initiative. **Recent Grant Activity:** • Awarded nearly $30 million to boost school nutrition in 264 small rural communities through a cooperative agreement with the USDA Food and Nutrition Service • Implemented the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative in partnership with USDA **Program Support:** Beyond direct grants, AFHK provides expert technical …

Where does Action for Healthy Kids make grants?

AFHK operates with a nationwide footprint, with documented activity in: • **Arizona** — Partnership with Mesa School District (81 schools, 63,042 students); grants supporting 9,964 K-12 students since 2016 • **California** — Work with LA Unified School District; 11+ workshops and events hosted to over 600 attendees • **Colorado** — Wellness Kit Program supporting 54 schools across 24 districts; over 750 parents and family members engaged in educational events The organization describes itself a…

What size grants does Action for Healthy Kids award?

In 2024, Action for Healthy Kids awarded 177 grants totaling $8.5M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Action for Healthy Kids's EIN?

Action for Healthy Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0902020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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