Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) is a 501(c)(3) private foundation headquartered in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Established in 1947 by the Johnson family, the organization is dedicated to improving health outcomes through lifestyle-based interventions and chronic disease prevention. The foundation operates with a staff of 7-8 employees and maintains a significant asset base to support its mission across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114.0M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
32
-49.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+110.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ardmore Institute of Health reported a distributable amount of $5.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Enrich the health and vitality of people to live more meaningful and purpose-filled lives.
Vision: To advance a future where healthcare and communities support whole person care, and healthy choices are accessible and effective in preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Chronic disease prevention and reversal — particularly obesity, diabetes, and heart disease
- Whole person care — integrated approaches to health and wellness
- Lifestyle medicine — promoting healthy lifestyle choices as a preferred method for disease prevention and treatment
- Child health and wellness — through programs like Whole Health Kids
- Health education and research — advancing knowledge in lifestyle-based health interventions
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount: $127–$34,114 (varies by program)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AIH funds health initiatives across numerous U.S. states and cities, including major metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Chicago, and Seattle. Geographic focus areas include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and additional states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $113,959,384
- Total revenues: $16,821,687
- Total expenses: $6,579,421
- Total giving: $2,487,301–$2.5 million
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Total assets: $100,037,228
- Total revenues: $6,974,325
- Total expenses: $5,532,162
- Total giving: $4,457,999
Financial Position:
- Total liabilities: $272,000 (2023)
- Asset growth: +2.6% year-over-year
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,959,384 | $100,037,228 | $90,940,396 |
| Revenue | $16,821,687 | $6,974,325 | $13,195,521 |
| Expenses | $6,579,421 | $5,532,162 | $5,838,007 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,049,905 | $4,457,999 | $4,447,688 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,484,820 | $5,949,830 | $12,163,108 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,091,552 | $4,612,727 | $4,283,691 |
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
225 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare ($250,000), American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation ($250,000), Umass Chan Medical School ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL WORCESTER, MA | HIGH LEVEL MEDICALLY ORIENTED LIFESTYLE MEDICINE CURRICULUM | $200,000 |
| COOKING ON PURPOSE INC BROWNS SUMMIT, NC | NOURISH AND THRIVE VIRTUAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND COOKING PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NC | FOOD IS MEDICINE SHARED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL | $77,149 |
| LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY LOMA LINDA, CA | THE TRANSCRIPTOMIC PATHWAYS OF THE FPL LIFESTYLE ACCOMPANIED WITH THE USE OF LOMAIRA IN LATINO FAMILIES WITH THE DISEASE OF OBESITY -A PILOT STUDY | $70,000 |
| PATIENT-CENTERED PRIMARY CARE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | HOW PRIMARY CARE CAN SUPPORT WHOLE PERSON CARE AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE (YEAR 2) | $156,237 |
| MEDSTAR HEALTH INC COLUMBIA, MD | MEDSTAR HEALTH / MEDSTAR INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION CULINARY MEDICINE AND NUTRITION LEARNING CURRICULUM FOR RESIDENTS IN TRAINING | $112,000 |
| FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL (DBA FHI 360) DURHAM, NC | LIFESTYLE EMPOWERMENT APPROACH FOR DIABETES REMISSION (LEADR) PROGRAM: EFFECTIVENESS, FEASIBILITY, & ACCEPTABILITY IN A SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYER SETTING | $101,000 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS FOUNDATION LEAWOOD, KS | SCALING WHOLE HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE: VALUE-BASED CARE + LIFESTYLE MEDICINE | $125,130 |
| CHILDRENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | THE FAMILY LIFESTYLE PROGRAM (FLIP) - ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND DIET RELATED CHRONIC DISEASE RISK IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES | $149,554 |
| ENDEAVOR HEALTH CLINICAL OPERATIONS EVANSTON, IL | MEDICAL EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION AND STRENGTHENING FOOD JUSTICE | $80,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors & Executive Leadership:
- Robert L. Roy II — Board Chair (1 hr/week, $8,500 compensation)
- Ron Stout, MD, MPH — President/CEO (40 hrs/week, $486,811 compensation)
- Janet Calhoun — Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer/Treasurer (40 hrs/week, $369,381 compensation)
- Dexter Shurney — Vice Chair/Trustee (1 hr/week, $2,000 compensation)
- James Malone — Investment/Finance Chair (1 hr/week, $6,500 compensation)
- Elliot Smith — Personnel/Nominating Chair (1 hr/week, $8,500 compensation)
- Cynthia Rima, DNP, APNP, ANP-BC — Secretary (1 hr/week, $7,500 compensation)
- Roy Vartabedian, MD — Trustee (1 hr/week, $7,500 compensation)
- Heidi Hittner — Trustee (1 hr/week, $6,500 compensation)
- Brenda Rea, MD, DrPH, PTRD — Trustee (1 hr/week, $8,500 compensation)
Staff:
- Amy Hanus — Program Director
- Jonathan Bonnet — Chief Medical Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L ROY II | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $10,000 |
| DEXTER SHURNEY | VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,529 |
| JAMES MALONE | INVESTMENT/FINANCE CHAIR | 1 | $9,000 |
| ELLIOT SMITH | PERSONNEL/NOMINATING CHAIR | 1 | $10,000 |
| CYNTHIA RIMA DNPAPNANP-BC | SECRETARY | 1 | $6,000 |
| ROY VARTABEDIAN MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7,000 |
| HEIDI HITTNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7,000 |
| RON STOUT MD MPH | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $521,362 |
| JANET CALHOUN | SENIOR VP/COO/TREASURER | 40 | $372,355 |
| BRENDA REA MD DRPH PTRD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
AIH has announced grant recipients on a regular schedule:
Ardmore Institute of Health Announces Fall 2025 Grant Recipients**Fall 2025 Grant Recipients** — announced
**Spring 2025 Grant Recipients** — announced
**Fall 2024 Grant Recipients** — announced
Recent grant activity includes support for innovative health initiatives, such as grants advancing obstetric/gynecological nutrition education and other specialized health research and programming.
Ardmore Institute of Health Announces Fall 2025 Grant RecipientsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ardmore Institute of Health fund?
**Mission:** Enrich the health and vitality of people to live more meaningful and purpose-filled lives. **Vision:** To advance a future where healthcare and communities support whole person care, and healthy choices are accessible and effective in preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease. The organization's primary focus areas include: • **Chronic disease prevention and reversal** — particularly obesity, diabetes, and heart disease • **Whole person care** — integrated approaches to h…
How do I apply for a grant from Ardmore Institute of Health?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $2.3-2.5 million • Total grants awarded (2024): 63 grants • Giving rate: 4.7% of assets **Grant Ranges:** • Typical award range: $250–$250,000 • Average grant amount: $127–$34,114 (varies by program) • Median grant amount: $9,600 **Grant Programs:** • Financial Support — averaging $34,114 across 51 recipients (last awarded 2022) • Program Support — averaging $4,575 across 2 recipients (last awarded 2023) • Whole Health Kids — $50,000 average for child …
Where does Ardmore Institute of Health make grants?
AIH funds health initiatives across numerous U.S. states and cities, including major metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Chicago, and Seattle. Geographic focus areas include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and additional states.
What size grants does Ardmore Institute of Health award?
In 2024, Ardmore Institute of Health awarded 32 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $78K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ardmore Institute of Health required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ardmore Institute of Health reported a distributable amount of $5.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ardmore Institute of Health's EIN?
Ardmore Institute of Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0550692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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