Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc is a Portland, Oregon–based public charity that works to promote healthy environments and lifelong good health for young people. It supports schools, youth-serving organizations, businesses, and communities with evidence-based programs, resources, training, and technical assistance focused on healthier places for children to learn and spend time.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc at a glance
In short: Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc gave $213K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in North Carolina. 100% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,805
- -32.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,370
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,948,305
- -11.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (13 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1028 Se Water Avenue 210, Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (888) 543-4584
Website: https://healthiergeneration.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc
Who Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Better Chance a Better Community ($80K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization reports place-based programming in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Arizona, and Texas, alongside national resources for schools and districts across the United States. In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (74%), Arkansas (14%), and Georgia (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 13 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $16K. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $315K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Chance a Better Community Enfield, NC | Produce Distribution | $80,000 |
| Clemson University Atlanta, GA | Garden Installation for Schools | $23,060 |
| Springdale Public School District #50 Springdale, AR | Food and Nutrition Education & Access | $15,000 |
| Arkansas Arts Academy Rogers, AR | Garden Growing Systems | $13,000 |
| Bertie County Windsor, NC | Food and Nutrition Education & Access | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Albemarle Edenton, NC | Food and Nutrition Education & Access | $10,000 |
| Kind Kitchen Group Durham, NC | Food and Nutrition Education & Access | $10,000 |
| Leaf of Life LLC Fayetteville, NC | Food and Nutrition Education & Access | $10,000 |
| Person County Board of Education Roxboro, NC | Food and Nutrition Education & Access | $10,000 |
| Richmond County Partnership for Children Rockingham, NC | Food and Nutrition Education & Access | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,948,305 | $11,586,345 | $15,029,026 | $212,805 | 13 | $690,916 |
| 2024 | $29,231,716 | $13,788,367 | $14,810,752 | $315,000 | 14 | $768,064 |
| 2023 | $29,579,324 | $5,354,561 | $12,621,236 | $125,006 | 20 | $527,426 |
| 2022 | $36,503,830 | $26,881,864 | $10,531,428 | $34,529 | 4 | $20,919 |
| 2021 | $19,826,978 | $16,732,492 | $10,257,830 | $170,171 | 13 | $332 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote healthy environments so young people can achieve lifelong good health. Its programs use a whole-child approach connecting health and education. The organization describes work that helps school communities improve health policies and practices through community partnerships, training, technical assistance, digital tools, and evidence-based resources. Its place-based programming is active in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Arizona, and Texas; its national resources are available to schools and districts across the country.
The 2025 grants included food and nutrition education and access, produce distribution, school garden installation, and garden-growing systems. Among the grantees, Arkansas Arts Academy says its mission is to provide a rigorous academic program with an intentional integration of the arts. Richmond County Partnership for Children says it advances early education and care, supports families in early childhood health and development, and seeks to prepare children for school and community life.
The Walking Classroom Grant Program provides in-kind materials to classroom teachers in public schools, with grades 3–8 identified as its intended audience; schools with greater socioeconomic and academic need are prioritized. America’s Healthiest Schools is an active award program for schools and districts recognizing practices that support student, staff, and family health.
Grantmaking
Notable 2025 grants included $80,000 to A Better Chance A Better Community for produce distribution; $23,060 to Clemson University for school garden installation; $15,000 to Springdale Public School District #50 for food and nutrition education and access; and $13,000 to Arkansas Arts Academy for garden-growing systems. Six other listed grants of $10,000 each supported food and nutrition education and access, and Granville County Extension Volunteer Association received $8,000 for that purpose.
The organization’s 2024 filing states that grant funds support program implementation through schools and community partners. Payments to vendors on participants’ behalf require an invoice and verification of product delivery; direct payments to program participants require a pre-approved budget and a report documenting how funds were spent, including vendor invoices where applicable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J. Bryant as board chair, H. Melvin Ming as board treasurer, and Joy Secuban as board secretary. Listed board members are Mary Ann Bauman, M.D.; Nancy Brown; Mary Beth Donahue; Maria Echaveste; Bruce R. Lindsey; David A. Josserand; and Karen McNeil-Miller.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc is led by Kathy Higgins, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 7 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Higgins
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$339K (2021) → $370K (2025)
William J. Bryant
Board Chair
Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hustoles
Chief Administrative Officer
V.p. of Technology → Chief Administrative Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $198K (2025)
Kyle Macdonald
Chief Science Officer
Board Member → Chief Science & Program Officer, 2024
Chief Science & Program Officer → Chief Science Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$158K (2024) → $222K (2025)
Rachel Pichette
Chief Marketing & Partnership Officer
V.p. Marketing & Communications → V.p. of Marketing & Communications, 2023
V.p. of Marketing & Communications → Chief Marketing & Partnership Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $181K (2025)
Lynne Lee
Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Development Officer → Chief Revenue Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$180K (2024) → $186K (2025)
Rachel Lewis
Chief Financial Officer
V.p. of Finance & Accounting → Chief Financial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$27K (2024) → $147K (2025)
Traci Causey
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$161K (2025)
Bruce R. Lindsey
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Josserand
Board Member
Board Chair → Member, 2022
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Melvin Ming
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen McNeil-Miller
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Echaveste
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Donahue
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Brown
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Secuban
Board Secretary
Member → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla D' Alleva Valas
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Bauman MD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Park
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Angela Moskow (2021–2024) — V.p. & Board Secretary
- Former: Diana Martin (2021–2024) — Chief Marketing & Partnership Officer
- Former: Soudary K. Kittivong-Greenbaum (2022–2024) — V.p. of Development
- Former: David P. Faxon MD (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Elsa Collins (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Quynh-Nhu Khazal (2021–2023) — Chief Human Resource Officer
- Former: Tracy Baird (2023) — Senior Director of Finance
- Former: Chelsea Clinton (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Laurie Stradley (2021–2022) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Anne Ferree (2021) — Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer
- Former: Deniz Hacer Conger (2021) — Chief Development Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $370K, to Kathy Higgins (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc
How much does Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc give each year?
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc gave $213K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $315K across 14 grants.
What is Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc's typical grant size?
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,370, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc give grants?
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (13%) and Georgia (11%).
Does Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food and Nutrition Education & Access" (8 grants).
Who are Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc's largest grantees?
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include A Better Chance a Better Community ($80,000), Clemson University ($23,060) and Springdale Public School District #50 ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc?
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What does Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote healthy environments so young people can achieve lifelong good health. Its programs use a whole-child approach connecting health and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc?
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check healthiergeneration.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc's EIN?
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2028308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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