Health 1st Foundation Inc
Health 1st Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to supporting innovative programs that enhance the health and wellness of Georgians. The organization was established on April 11, 1986, following the cessation of operations of Health 1st, Inc., a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), on March 21, 1986. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, with day-to-day operations managed by an Executive Director and grant decisions made by a Grant Review Committee comprised of volunteer members.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$212K
+18.9% YoY
Grant Count
24
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation pursues its mission by building community capacity. It supports projects and nonprofits that demonstrate strong leadership and diverse community networks, helping to expand the reach of successful programs and enabling nonprofits to meet increasing community needs.
The Foundation awards grants in three primary focus areas:
- Education — Projects identifying and developing educational programs
- Training — Programs focused on training within the community
- Service Delivery — Assistance for enhancing health services for metro Atlanta residents
Grantmaking
Health 1st Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Organizations are identified and invited to apply for grant awards on an annual basis. Grant applications are accepted from January 1st through July 31st each year.
Grant Range
$7,000–$10,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily awards grants to eligible organizations located in and serving the metro Atlanta area, though it supports programs throughout Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $5.9 million (as of most recent filing)
- Annual Giving: $178,000–$212,000
- Giving Rate: Approximately 3.2% of assets
- Cumulative Giving: Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $6 million to organizations focused on its three priority areas
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,922,221 | $5,551,191 | $5,154,425 |
| Revenue | $333,937 | $149,061 | $18,325 |
| Expenses | $336,032 | $298,264 | $321,326 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $300,493 | $255,708 | $288,862 |
| Net Investment Income | $298,398 | $116,505 | $68,231 |
| Distributable Amount | $275,280 | $254,898 | $243,792 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Leroy A Wilson — Chairman
- Ed Wood — Vice Chairman
- James Washington — Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEROY A WILSON | CHAIRMAN | 3 | $36,000 |
| ED WOOD | VICE CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| JAMES WASHINGTON | TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation continues to operate its annual grant cycle, accepting applications during the January 1st through July 31st period each year. As of the most recent tax filings (2024–2025), the Foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with consistent annual distributions to support health-related charitable purposes in Georgia.
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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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