The AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2018, the Foundation is dedicated to preventing and mitigating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and promoting health equity for vulnerable and underserved populations. The organization works with local nonprofits to drive meaningful change for children and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.9M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+24.7% YoY
Grant Count
22
+214.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
-60.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to promote and advance health equity by conducting health promotion and prevention programs that address disease prevalence in vulnerable and underserved populations. The Foundation specifically focuses on preventing and mitigating adverse childhood experiences, which are proven to have long-term impacts on physical and mental health, as well as social and economic opportunity.
The Foundation structures its grantmaking around three core pillars:
- Access to health care: Ensuring families receive equitable, high-quality health services and addressing barriers such as lack of provider access and language/cultural obstacles
- Healing behaviors: Supporting families in meeting challenges and building well-being, including addressing substance use and mental health challenges
- Protective and compensatory childhood experiences: Counteracting the effects of ACEs through positive experiences
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
**: The Foundation uses a competitive grant process with a two-stage application:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds nonprofits in nine jurisdictions:
- Pennsylvania
- New Hampshire
- Delaware
- Ohio
- Michigan
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Louisiana
- Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $46.9 million (2024)
Annual Revenue: $2.19 million (2024)
Annual Expenses: $2.09 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $882,000 (2024)
Total Giving: $1.87 million in grants awarded
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,868,588 | $47,358,398 | $45,531,936 |
| Revenue | $2,193,698 | $2,064,765 | $410,707 |
| Expenses | $2,087,297 | $1,706,501 | $545 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,048,537 | $1,517,823 | $536 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,154,938 | $2,029,231 | $410,707 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,280,927 | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Amerihealth Caritas Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rhonda Mims serves as Board Chair of the AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Risk at AmeriHealth Caritas.
Wendy J Clavin is listed as the principal officer of the Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA SCHMIDT | CFO / TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| REBECCA ENGELMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE FERA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LYNDA ROSSI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RAY | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| ROBERT TOOTLE | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHAN ROKER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In May 2025, the AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation announced the opening of a new competitive grant cycle making nearly $2 million available to nonprofits. The application period launched May 28, 2025, with letters of intent due by June 25, 2025. The Foundation expected to announce selected grantees in the fall of 2025.
AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation Makes $1.9M in Grants Available to NonprofitsInformation about the 2026 grant cycle was scheduled to be announced on March 30, 2026.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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