Better Health Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Founded in 2012, the organization functions as the accountable community of health for the Spokane region, facilitating collaborative initiatives across multiple sectors to improve regional health outcomes. The organization operates with 34 employees and maintains a focus on coordinating community partnerships and providing outreach to uninsured and eligible populations in eastern Washington.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.3M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
-50.1% YoY
Grant Count
60
-22.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
-36.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Better Health Together is organized and operated to promote the health of its region's residents through collaborative action around the Triple Aim: better health, better care, and reduced costs. The organization's mission is to radically improve the health of the region by improving access to integrated, whole-person care; optimizing the use of community resources; and promoting health equity for all, by all.
Primary Program Areas:
Accountable Communities of Health (ACH): As lead for the Spokane region, coordinates a community-based partnership working across all sectors to develop shared priorities, strategies, and action plans to improve health. This program is a key component of Healthier Washington, the state of Washington's coordinated effort to help ensure better health, better care, and lower costs. Funding comes through the Washington Healthcare Authority via a Medicaid 1115 waiver, with work in this program expanding significantly in 2024.
DOH Care Connect: Entered into a contract with Washington State Department of Health to provide regional support for individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, utilizing a community-based workforce to provide assistance for rental and utility assistance, food boxes, and personal protective equipment.
Additional Grants and Contracts: Receives smaller grants and contracts from various sources including the USAGING Center of Excellence, People for People (basic food assistance), Washington Department of Health regional offices, ARCORA, Washington Healthcare Authority, Molina, and United Healthcare (opioid-related initiatives).
Grantmaking
Better Health Together operates as both a grant recipient and a grantmaker to community organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Better Health Together focuses its work in eastern Washington, with particular emphasis on the Spokane region. The organization serves uninsured and eligible populations across this geographic area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $29,281,875
- Total Revenues: $15,798,805
- Total Expenses: $12,721,185
- Number of Employees: 34
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $26,100,000
- Total Revenue: $13,000,000
- Total Expenses: $16,400,000
- Total Liabilities: $1,510,000
Organization Rating: Better Health Together holds a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator with a 92% overall score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,281,875 | $26,086,359 | $29,644,453 |
| Revenue | $15,798,805 | $13,032,832 | $13,721,077 |
| Expenses | $12,721,185 | $16,423,568 | $15,388,519 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $454,234 | $255,295 | $65,452 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Better Health Together
Anti-Racism RFP
BETTER HEALTH TOGETHER
Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BHT Community Sponsorship Grant
BETTER HEALTH TOGETHER
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BHT Grant Writing Stipends for Community-Based Organizations
BETTER HEALTH TOGETHER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rural Resources Community Action ($426,066), Spectrum Dba Spectrum Center ($415,913), Peer Washington ($321,201).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGING AND LONG TERM CARE OF EASTERN WASHINGTON SPOKANE, WA | USAGING-CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | $18,501 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY CENTER SPOKANE, WA | WA DOH COVID CARE CONNECT, MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $58,938 |
| CARL MAXEY CENTER SPOKANE, WA | WA DOH COVID CARE CONNECT, MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $18,265 |
| COMMUNITY LINK CONSULTING INC NEWMAN LAKE, WA | WA DOH RURAL EQUITY-PEND OREILLE | $11,000 |
| HIP OF SPOKANE (DBA COMMUNITY-MINDED ENTERPRISES) SPOKANE, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $44,090 |
| COMPASSIONATE ADDICTION TREATMENT SPOKANE, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $190,000 |
| CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT #59 CUSICK, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $9,000 |
| ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL #2 RITZVILLE, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $80,000 |
| EXCELSIOR WELLNESS SPOKANE, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $10,000 |
| FERRY COUNTY HEALTH REPUBLIC, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $56,990 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alison Poulsen: Principal Officer
- Kim Weller: Chief Financial Officer
- Kiana Mckenna: Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNYFER MESA | BOARD CHAIR | 1.3 | $9,500 |
| RACHEL CHELSEA FERGUSON | VICE BOARD CHAIR | 1.3 | $5,750 |
| ASH RIANT | SECRETARY | 1.3 | $5,000 |
| MARK WAKAI | TREASURER | 1.3 | — |
| LACEY BACON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $11,600 |
| LUKE BAUMGARTEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $3,500 |
| SHAWN BRIGMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $3,000 |
| STEPHANIE COURTNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| DAVID CRUMP | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| FREDA GANDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| JULIE HONEKAMP | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| KELLI HOUSTON | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1.3 | — |
| DAVE IVERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $200 |
| KIARA KJ JANUARY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $4,000 |
| LYNN KIMBALL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 01/24) | 1.3 | — |
| TAMIKA LAMERE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $3,500 |
| RYANN LOUIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $4,000 |
| BOB LUTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| KIANA MCKENNA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $3,500 |
| PAM PARR | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| RICKI PEONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| BRYAN RAINES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $4,000 |
| JULIANA REPP | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $10,000 |
| KURTIS ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $4,000 |
| HANNCEL SANCHEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $2,000 |
| BEVERLY SARLES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | $4,200 |
| FAWN SCHOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| ZEKE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.3 | — |
| ALISON POULSEN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $226,423 |
| KIM HEATH | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL FINANCE PROJECTS | 40 | $189,232 |
| HADDA ESTRADA | EVP OF STRATEGY & COMMUNITY VOICE | 40 | $192,170 |
| CHARISSE POPE EVP OF | COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND INNOVATIONS | 40 | $190,580 |
| TERRY TITMUS | DIRECTOR OF INNOVATIONS | 40 | $119,735 |
| SARA BOLIG DORN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $117,748 |
| LAREESA MCMULLIN | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL CARE NETWORK | 40 | $113,034 |
| TERESA VLAAR | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $112,307 |
| FELISA BRAVO | CONTROLLER | 40 | $110,169 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Better Health Together was identified as a recipient of Community Resilience Fund RFP awards, indicating recent grant activity and community engagement initiatives. The organization's Accountable Communities of Health program experienced significant expansion in 2024, with increased funding and scope through the Washington Healthcare Authority's Medicaid 1115 waiver.
GCF and partners grant $1.5 million to strengthen nonprofits through theSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Better Health Together fund?
**Mission:** Better Health Together is organized and operated to promote the health of its region's residents through collaborative action around the Triple Aim: better health, better care, and reduced costs. The organization's mission is to radically improve the health of the region by improving access to integrated, whole-person care; optimizing the use of community resources; and promoting health equity for all, by all. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Accountable Communities of Health (ACH):*…
How do I apply for a grant from Better Health Together?
Better Health Together operates as both a grant recipient and a grantmaker to community organizations. **Active Grant Opportunities:** • BHT Community Sponsorship • BHT Grant Writing Stipends for Community-Based Organizations • Flexible Workforce Support Funding: The Better Health Together Behavioral Health Forum approved $45,000 of funding to offset lost billable hours, providing direct payments to member organizations to replace income lost when staff members are engaged in training that prev…
Where does Better Health Together make grants?
Better Health Together focuses its work in eastern Washington, with particular emphasis on the Spokane region. The organization serves uninsured and eligible populations across this geographic area.
What size grants does Better Health Together award?
In 2024, Better Health Together awarded 60 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $86K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Better Health Together's EIN?
Better Health Together's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0997482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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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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