Georgia Health Foundation Inc
Georgia Health Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1985 through the conversion of the Georgia Medical Plan, the state's first nonprofit health maintenance organization, into an independent foundation. The foundation operates as a responsive grantmaker dedicated to improving health outcomes across Georgia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.5M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$521K
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
36
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+16.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides funding for public health education and health-related projects and programs in Georgia. The organization prioritizes proposals of local importance while remaining open to opportunities addressing regional and national issues.
The foundation supports organizations working across the following focus areas:
- Behavioral Health Support — Programs addressing mental health and behavioral health challenges through counseling, support groups, preventive interventions, or innovative treatment approaches
- Direct Health Services — Organizations providing accessible healthcare to underserved populations through free or reduced-rate clinics, mobile health units, or specialized care services
- Health Advocacy — Organizations driving systemic health improvements through policy advocacy, community organizing, and collaboration with key stakeholders
- Innovative Approaches — Forward-thinking solutions to persistent health challenges that demonstrate potential for sustainable impact and possible replication
- Nutrition & Wellness — Initiatives promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and overall wellness through education, access to healthy foods, and fitness programs
- Rural Health Access — Programs expanding healthcare access in rural Georgia communities through outreach, telehealth, transportation assistance, or provider recruitment
Grantmaking
The foundation has awarded over $14 million in grants to health organizations across Georgia, supporting 734 grants in total.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nonprofits addressing critical health needs throughout Georgia, with particular emphasis on rural and underserved communities across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $12,489,093
- Total Giving (2024): $521,100
- EIN: 58-1352076
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,489,093 | $11,787,226 | $10,705,135 |
| Revenue | $480,880 | $219,261 | $123,191 |
| Expenses | $693,027 | $633,147 | $590,454 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $604,779 | $560,732 | $514,926 |
| Net Investment Income | $375,867 | $163,638 | $252,907 |
| Distributable Amount | $609,245 | $555,501 | $564,106 |
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
207 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Georgia Health Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Roland Matthews, M.D. — Chair; Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Morehouse School of Medicine
- Nancy M. Paris — Vice Chair; Retired President, Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education
- John M. Borek, Jr., Ph.D. — Treasurer; Higher Education Consultant
- Hedy S. Rubinger — Secretary; Partner and Chair of the Healthcare Practice at Arnall Golden Gregory
- Martha Katz — Health Policy Consultant
- Christopher A. Parker, M.B.B.S., M.P.H. — Research Assistant Professor and Director of Population and Global Health
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLAND MATTHEWS | CHAIR | 1 | $5,000 |
| NANCY M PARIS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $5,000 |
| JOHN M BOREK | TREASURER | 1 | $5,500 |
| HEDY S RUBINGER | SECRETARY | 1 | $2,000 |
| MARTHA KATZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $5,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER A PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,500 |
Contact Information
Phone: 404-636-2525
Email: info@gahealthfdn.org
Address: 4401 Northside Parkway NW, Suite 950, Atlanta, GA 30327
Website: gahealthfdn.org
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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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