Building Healthy Futures
Building Healthy Futures is an Omaha, Nebraska–based public charity that supports improved health and well-being for underserved children and youth through collaboration and advocacy. Its grant program focuses on helping school-age youth access quality healthcare and supporting their learning.
Building Healthy Futures at a glance
In short: Building Healthy Futures gave $2.5M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $131K), mostly in Nebraska. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,493,527
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $131,238
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $15,370,937
- +24.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% 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 Building Healthy Futures
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted electronically through the online grant portal. The website describes annual applications from July 1 through August 1; it also says awards are announced by email by October 31. The 2026 application period has passed. The program says multi-year requests may be considered based on the nature and impact of the request.
- Review Cycle
- The published annual application period is July 1–August 1. The 2026 cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The published annual application period is July 1–August 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1120 S 101 St 320, Omaha, NE 68124
Phone: (402) 342-3458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Building Healthy Futures funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was One World Community Health Ce ($630K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 31 grants of 69 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. The listed 2025 grantees are in Omaha, and the program describes its work as addressing the healthcare and educational needs of the Omaha community.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Building Healthy Futures open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $61K; repeat grants $150K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $85K repeat.
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 $1.7M (2021) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One World Community Health Ce Omaha, NE | Health - General & Rehabilitative | $630,000 |
| Charles Drew Health Center Omaha, NE | Health - General Rehabilitation | $400,000 |
| Child Savings Institute Omaha, NE | Human Services | $225,000 |
| Completely Kids Omaha, NE | Youth Development | $157,385 |
| Center for Holistic Develop Omaha, NE | Health - General & Rehabilitative | $100,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center Omaha, NE | Agriculture, Food, Nutrition | $100,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hosp Fdn Omaha, NE | Health - General & Rehabilitative | $90,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha Omaha, NE | Youth Development | $85,000 |
| Heartland Family Service Omaha, NE | Human Services | $80,000 |
| Project Harmony Omaha, NE | Crime, Legal Related | $80,000 |
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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 | $15,370,937 | $5,705,018 | $2,753,263 | $2,493,527 | 19 | $576,045 |
| 2024 | $12,302,525 | $6,257,220 | $2,618,856 | $2,478,161 | 17 | $411,339 |
| 2023 | $8,586,348 | $4,604,101 | $2,382,090 | $2,247,018 | 13 | $189,936 |
| 2022 | $6,362,184 | $2,833,670 | $2,125,672 | $2,002,051 | 10 | $89,890 |
| 2021 | $5,911,255 | $1,320,220 | $983,663 | $1,651,307 | 10 | $175,924 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Building Healthy Futures states its mission as improving the health of the community’s underserved children and youth through thoughtful collaboration and advocacy. Its website describes a vision of children thriving mentally, physically, and academically, and a mission of promoting holistic, collaborative care to nurture student well-being and academic achievement.
The program’s priorities are health access—including primary, vision, dental, and hearing care—and mental health, including protective factors, equitable access to treatment, and normalization of self-care and mental health care. The funder says it considers efforts that address healthcare gaps for school-age youth, tackle healthcare issues at a systems level, and collaborate with partners.
The funder’s 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Charles Drew Health Center describes its mission as providing comprehensive healthcare for the total person. Completely Kids says it empowers children and families through out-of-school-time and family-strengthening programs. Heart Ministry Center describes services including food, healthcare, and support for people affected by poverty. Project Harmony says it works to protect and support children and help end child abuse and neglect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Building Healthy Futures reported 19 grants totaling $2,493,527. Grants ranged from $43,000 to $630,000, with a median award of $80,000. The program’s website lists a minimum award of $50,000 for programmatic support.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $630,000 to One World Community Health Center, $400,000 to Charles Drew Health Center, $225,000 to Child Savings Institute, $157,385 to Completely Kids, and $100,000 each to Center for Holistic Development and Heart Ministry Center. Other listed awards included $90,000 to Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation, $85,000 to Girls Incorporated of Omaha, and $80,000 each to Heartland Family Service and Project Harmony.
The funder’s filing says it makes agreements with recipients specifying uses for the funds and conducts due diligence to ensure grants go to qualified charities and are not used for private benefit or in exchange for goods and services. The board monitors this process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Josette Gordon-Simet as chair; Kerri Sanchez as vice chair; Stephanie Daubert as treasurer; and Dr. Megan Connelly as secretary. It also lists Donna Kush, Susan Kraft-Mann, Steve Seline, Matt Ray, and Dr. Ward Chambers as directors.
Building Healthy Futures is led by Josette Gordon-Simet, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josette Gordon-Simet
Chair
Treasurer → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Seline
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Kush
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kraft-Mann
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Ray
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ward Chambers
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Connelly
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Daubert
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Sanchez
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Thompson Rogers (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Logan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Doug Ewald (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristin Williams (2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Matt Darling (2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Building Healthy Futures
How much does Building Healthy Futures give each year?
Building Healthy Futures gave $2.5M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 17 grants.
What is Building Healthy Futures's typical grant size?
Building Healthy Futures's median grant in 2025 was $80,000, and its average grant was $131,238, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Building Healthy Futures that year got $61K on average.
Where does Building Healthy Futures give grants?
Building Healthy Futures gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (18 grants).
Does Building Healthy Futures give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Building Healthy Futures's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (5 grants) and "Youth Development" (3 grants).
Who are Building Healthy Futures's largest grantees?
Building Healthy Futures's largest 2025 grantees include One World Community Health Ce ($630,000), Charles Drew Health Center ($400,000) and Child Savings Institute ($225,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Building Healthy Futures?
Building Healthy Futures reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does Building Healthy Futures fund?
Building Healthy Futures states its mission as improving the health of the community’s underserved children and youth through thoughtful collaboration and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Building Healthy Futures?
Applications are submitted electronically through the online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Building Healthy Futures's EIN?
Building Healthy Futures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0598062. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Building Healthy Futures funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/building-healthy-futures-morg_08c48b6660544772b65733a9e7d5bd8e
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