Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc
The mission of Georgians for a Healthy Future is to collaborate with communities and partners to lead policy change that advances health equity for all Georgians. Our vision is of a day in which all Georgians have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health.
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc at a glance
In short: Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc gave $240K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,323
- +243.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,054
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,662
- Total assets
- $1,498,829
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Equality Foundation of GA ($65K). Together the top 6 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc gives
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $240K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equality Foundation of GA Atlanta, GA | Protect & Advance Health Care | $65,000 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institu Atlanta, GA | Promote & Educate Health Care | $62,500 |
| 9-5 National Association of Atlanta, GA | Protect & Advance Health Care | $50,000 |
| Ga Alliance of Ymcas Atlanta, GA | Ga Access Community Outreach & Ed | $25,323 |
| Latino Commuity Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | Outreach & Ed to Hispanic | $25,000 |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy Babi Atlanta, GA | Protect & Advance Health Care | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,498,829 | $904,563 | $1,275,646 | $240,323 | 6 | $249 |
| 2023 | $1,640,930 | $1,228,642 | $948,641 | $70,000 | 2 | $298 |
| 2022 | $1,189,191 | $1,188,624 | $1,048,525 | $200,900 | 3 | $140 |
| 2021 | $959,214 | $1,020,806 | $877,994 | $128,500 | 6 | $126 |
| 2020 | $863,267 | $941,969 | $643,022 | $164,950 | 5 | $35 |
About Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc
Based on IRS filings
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $249.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc is led by Laura Colbert, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Colbert
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Sar Medoff
Chairman
Director → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abbie Fuksman
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amir Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Berneta Haynes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Trammell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deric Gilliard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abeni Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Wiggins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davida Lockett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kai Stewart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Brady
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zerita Buchanan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dewanna Burke
Imm. Past Chair
Chair Elect → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Imm. Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Baugh
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Stanley
Chair Elect
Director → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne K. Hoffman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Davida Jones (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Murphy Morgan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chastity Walker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Grace Zoller (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Harry Heiman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melanie Porter (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Besse (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bancroft Lesesne (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Deep Shah (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Natalie Hernandez (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Emily Eisenhart (2020) — Director
- Former: Kirk Lyman-Barner (2020) — Director
- Former: Monica L. Ponder (2020) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Laura Colbert (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc
How much does Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc give each year?
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc gave $240K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
What is Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc's typical grant size?
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,662, and its average grant was $40,054, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc give grants?
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Protect & Advance Health Care" (3 grants).
Who are Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc's largest grantees?
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Equality Foundation of GA ($65,000), BVM Capacity Building Institu ($62,500) and 9-5 National Association of ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc?
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $905K.
What is Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc?
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc's EIN?
Georgians for a Healthy Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3695851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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