Health Education Activities Ltd
Health Education Activities Ltd is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants for public school education, including awards to schools and other education recipients.
Health Education Activities Ltd at a glance
In short: Health Education Activities Ltd gave $28K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,755
- +118.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +650.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,850
- -70.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $15,802
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Health Education Activities Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1007 Hurst Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Health Education Activities Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MSU Health ($9K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Michigan received 44%, Georgia 18%, Florida 13%, Ohio 5%, and Idaho 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Health Education Activities Ltd gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $28K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSU Health East Lansing, MI | Public Schooleducation | $8,529 |
| Palmetto Elementary Palmetto, GA | Public Schooleducation | $5,000 |
| West Bloomfield Middle School West Bloomfield, MI | Public Schooleducation | $2,090 |
| Stenstrom Elementary Oviedo, FL | Public Schooleducation | $1,500 |
| Bellevue Elementary Bellevue, OH | Public Schooleducation | $1,500 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary Caldwell, ID | Public Schooleducation | $1,500 |
| Wicklow Elementary Sanford, FL | Public Schooleducation | $1,500 |
| University K-12 Academy Southfield, MI | Public Schooleducation | $1,000 |
| Logan Elementary Spokane, WA | Public Schooleducation | $1,000 |
| Garden Park Elementary Brownsville, TX | Public Schooleducation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,802 | $28,565 | $29,383 | $27,755 | 15 | $27,755 | $1,091 |
| 2024 | $16,620 | $4,000 | $13,770 | $12,701 | 2 | $12,701 | $1,059 |
| 2023 | $26,390 | $51,389 | $29,290 | $6,149 | 1 | $6,149 | $420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Health Education Activities Ltd reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $27,755 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $8,529, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $8,529 to MSU HEALTH in East Lansing, Michigan; $5,000 to Palmetto Elementary in Palmetto, Georgia; and $2,090 to West Bloomfield Middle School in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The listed grants identify their purpose as “PUBLIC SCHOOLEDUCATION.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Fairbanks is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Health Education Activities Ltd is led by Richard Fairbanks, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Fairbanks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Health Education Activities Ltd
How much does Health Education Activities Ltd give each year?
Health Education Activities Ltd gave $28K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is Health Education Activities Ltd's typical grant size?
Health Education Activities Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,850, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Health Education Activities Ltd give grants?
Health Education Activities Ltd's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (18%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Health Education Activities Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Health Education Activities Ltd's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Schooleducation" (15 grants).
Who are Health Education Activities Ltd's largest grantees?
Health Education Activities Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include MSU Health ($8,529), Palmetto Elementary ($5,000) and West Bloomfield Middle School ($2,090), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Health Education Activities Ltd?
Health Education Activities Ltd reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Health Education Activities Ltd?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Health Education Activities Ltd's EIN?
Health Education Activities Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2287791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Health Education Activities Ltd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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