Commonspirit Health Research Institute

Commonspirit Health

Phoenix, AZ

CommonSpirit funds one-year projects that improve health and health equity for vulnerable or underserved people, addressing needs identified by participating hospitals in their local communities. Its Community Health Improvement Grants range from up to $19,500 for small grants to $20,000–$150,000 for standard grants; 2025 grants had a median of about $178,000. Eligible nonprofits can apply through participating hospitals in their service areas, which invite applications annually.

American Heart Association Inc

Dallas, TX

The American Heart Association funds basic, clinical, behavioral, translational and population research on cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and brain health, along with research training and education programs. In 2025 it awarded 833 grants totaling about $198 million; amounts ranged from $5,000 to nearly $9.93 million, with a median of $20,000. Research awards are for eligible U.S.-based nonprofit institutions, and the profile describes a formal proposal process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Good Samaritan Foundation for Better Health

Suffern, NY

The mission is to make visible god's love and to be good help to those in need, especially those who are poor, vulnerable and dying. As a system of caregivers, we commit ourselves to help bring people and communities to health and wholeness as part of the healing ministry of jesus christ and the catholic church.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Bethesda, MD

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds cystic fibrosis research, drug development, specialized care, and related training and clinical programs. In 2024, its grants had a median of about $150,000, with awards ranging from $2,800 to nearly $12.9 million; it supports work nationwide. Applications are submitted through specific funding opportunities, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

William C Freeman

Pittsburgh, PA

Robert and Gladys Miller Foundation

Flagstaff, AZ

The foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, with recent grants spanning humanitarian aid, health, animal welfare, environmental, and community work. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $26,250, with a median of $2,500, and went mainly to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, and Arizona. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The foundation funds Greater Los Angeles nonprofits in social welfare, health and wellness, education, and religion, with a focus guided by Catholic values. In 2024, grants ranged from $196 to $425,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications through its website from eligible nonprofits; organizations may apply once per year.

Ruth Lyons Childrens Fund

Cincinnati, OH

To provide funding for gifts and events for hospitalized children particularly during the holiday season and throughout the entire year if possible.

Peter W Mullin Family

Oxnard, CA

The Peter W. Mullin Family funds a range of causes, including education, health, arts, faith-based services, and recreation, primarily in California. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts no unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

FP Winne Foundation

Chicago, IL

Dignity Health

Phoenix, AZ

Dignity Health funds health care organizations, community health programs, and education, with an emphasis on improving health for vulnerable and underserved people. Its 2025 grants had a median of $40,000, though amounts varied widely; community grants are offered in specific service areas, including Sacramento and Yolo Counties and the Yavapai County area. It accepts applications through local community grant programs when announced; the listed Sacramento deadline has passed.

Joseph P Hayden III and Teresa R Hayden

Boca Grande, FL