Health Partners Initiative
Health Partners Initiative is a public charity based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its stated mission is to support projects that improve community health and fitness; its 2024 filing describes work with public and private partners to achieve measurable improvements in nutrition, physical fitness, and community health.
Health Partners Initiative at a glance
In short: Health Partners Initiative gave $205K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,515
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,903
- +69.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,333
- Total assets
- $923,274
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Health Partners Initiative
- Contact
Mailing address: 4600 Valley Road Ste 250, Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: (402) 430-9940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Health Partners Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Mediterranean Market ($77K). Together the top 5 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 41 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Nebraska. The listed 2025 recipients were in Lincoln, Crete, or Lexington, Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Health Partners Initiative gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2024) to $378K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Mediterranean Market Lincoln, NE | Subgrantee | $77,048 |
| Public Health Solutions in Crete Crete, NE | Subgrantee | $50,000 |
| Asian Community & Cultural Center Lincoln, NE | Subgrantee | $34,333 |
| Remora Health LLC Lexington, NE | — | $23,400 |
| El Centro De Las Americas Lincoln, NE | Subgrantee | $19,734 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $923,274 | $1,188,659 | $1,141,331 | $204,515 | 5 | $16,189 |
| 2024 | $913,345 | $1,411,627 | $1,295,650 | $192,900 | 8 | $8,701 |
| 2023 | $880,049 | $2,041,863 | $1,682,521 | $378,097 | 10 | $1,954 |
| 2022 | $420,114 | $1,380,968 | $1,389,363 | $298,086 | 9 | $765 |
| 2021 | $420,043 | $1,364,749 | $1,212,173 | $298,086 | 9 | $664 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “projects to improve health and fitness of communities.” It works with partners including schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, community organizations, and faith-based organizations on projects focused on measurable improvements in nutrition, physical fitness, and community health.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving immigrant and refugee communities and providing education, family support, youth, and health services. The Asian Community & Cultural Center describes its mission as supporting and empowering refugees and immigrants through programs and services, while sharing Asian and other cultural heritages with the wider community. El Centro de las Americas describes its services as including education, family support, youth strengthening, health, domestic violence, and general client support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported five grants totaling $204,515. Grant amounts ranged from $19,734 to $77,048, with a median of $34,333.
The largest listed grants were $77,048 to Lincoln Mediterranean Market, $50,000 to Public Health Solutions in Crete, and $34,333 to the Asian Community & Cultural Center. Other listed grants were $23,400 to Remora Health LLC and $19,734 to El Centro de las Americas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Robert Rauner as “EXECUTIVE DI,” Roberto Partida as “HPI BOARD CH,” Teresa Lewis-Hunt as “BOARD VICE C,” and Quentin Brown as “HPI BOARD SE.” It also lists Francisca Beltran, Dr. Kylie Ensrud, Marthaellen Florence, James Knyawhtoo, and Dr. Julie Overcash as directors, and Dr. Stephen Russell as former board.
Health Partners Initiative's 2025 filing lists 15 officers; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francisca Beltran
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kylie Ensrud
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Welch
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wiederspan
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Vinton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Knyawhtoo
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Overcash
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marthaellen Florence
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy J. Ward
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rauner
Executive Di
President → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2021
21 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $92K (2025)
Stephen Russell
Former Board
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Former Board, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Thornburg
Board Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Partida
Hpi Board Ch
Secretary → Board Vice C, 2024
Board Vice C → Hpi Board Ch, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Lewis-Hunt
Board Vice C
Director → Board Secretary, 2024
Board Secretary → Board Vice C, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quentin Brown
Hpi Board Se
Director → Hpi Board Se, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carissa Bullock (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jodi Payne (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Rik Devney (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Kruger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Pat Anderson-Sifuentez (2021–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Eric Gerrard (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Keller (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jose Lemus (2021) — Director
- Former: Katy Martin (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $92K, to Dr Robert Rauner (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Health Partners Initiative
How much does Health Partners Initiative give each year?
Health Partners Initiative gave $205K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $193K across 8 grants.
What is Health Partners Initiative's typical grant size?
Health Partners Initiative's median grant in 2025 was $34,333, and its average grant was $40,903, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Health Partners Initiative give grants?
Health Partners Initiative gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (3 grants).
Does Health Partners Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Health Partners Initiative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subgrantee" (4 grants).
Who are Health Partners Initiative's largest grantees?
Health Partners Initiative's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln Mediterranean Market ($77,048), Public Health Solutions in Crete ($50,000) and Asian Community & Cultural Center ($34,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Health Partners Initiative?
Health Partners Initiative reported $923K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Health Partners Initiative fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “projects to improve health and fitness of communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Health Partners Initiative?
Health Partners Initiative has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Health Partners Initiative's EIN?
Health Partners Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3832796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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