Healthspark Foundation
HealthSpark Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the Greater Philadelphia region. It was created in 2002 following the sale of North Penn Hospital and became HealthSpark Foundation in 2016, when it expanded its service area to all of Montgomery County. Its mission is to achieve healthy, equitable, and hopeful communities throughout the county.
Key facts about Healthspark Foundation
In short: Healthspark Foundation gave $894K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 23-1352175
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $893,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- Average grant
- $19,861
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (16 of 45, 2025)
- Total assets
- $46,590,014
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Check the foundation’s current grant opportunities and submit an application through its online portal when a relevant opportunity is available. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Proposal submission deadlines are posted with the foundation’s grant opportunities.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.6M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$894K
+32.3% YoY
Grant Count
45
+32.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-0.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Healthspark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Healthspark Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 45 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
HealthSpark Foundation’s mission is to achieve healthy, equitable, and hopeful communities throughout Montgomery County. Its strategic goals are to support community-driven efforts to challenge inequitable systems and build just, connected communities; strengthen the capacity of leaders, organizations, and community members; and support community-driven solutions to pressing needs.
The foundation’s grant programs include the Building Community Power Fund; Building Community Solutions funds for housing justice and maternal health; the Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund and Justice Fund; and rapid-response and invited-application opportunities. Its 2025 grant purposes also included homelessness prevention, food security and nutrition access, civic engagement, and efforts to strengthen safe and healthy communities.
Among 2025 grantees, TriCounty Community Network described its work as strengthening the nonprofit and community service sector through collaboration. Pottstown Beacon of Hope said it provides emergency shelter and works alongside residents experiencing homelessness. Access Services described its mission as serving people who need specialized supports, while Bucks-Mont Collaborative said it works to strengthen the health and human services system. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $893,750. Awards ranged from $500 to $82,750, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $82,750 to TriCounty Community Network, $45,000 each to ACLAMO Family Centers and Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo y Educacion, $42,500 to Pottstown Beacon of Hope, and $40,000 to The Welcome Project PA. Other notable awards included $35,000 each to Access Services and Family Promise Montco PA, and $30,000 each to Bucks-Mont Collaborative and SeaChange Capital Partners.
The foundation describes a mix of grant processes, including invited applications, requests for proposals, and programs open to interested organizations working on a defined challenge or community need. Its website directs applicants to use an online application portal. The foundation does not support individuals or for-profit entities, disease-specific charities, endowments, debt reduction, clinical or academic research, academic projects, athletic or alumni activities, replacement of lost government funds, or supplementation of private or public insurance. It also says it does not respond to requests for annual support, events, or other general solicitations.
Review Cycle
Proposal submission deadlines are posted with the foundation’s grant opportunities.
Invitation Only
Check the foundation’s current grant opportunities and submit an application through its online portal when a relevant opportunity is available. Eligibility requires that an organization provide a service or program benefiting residents of one or more Montgomery County communities; the organization need not be physically located in the county. The foundation’s stated process may involve invitations, requests for proposals, or applications to defined programs.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Healthspark Foundation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission and eligibility criteria center on Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Organizations outside the county may be eligible if their service or program benefits residents of one or more Montgomery County communities. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $430K (2019) to $894K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $894K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tricounty Community Network ($83K). Together the top 10 received $414K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 170 (92%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tricounty Community Network Pottstown, PA | $40,000 racial equity learning community and montco 30% project; $42,750 operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context and sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $82,750 |
| Aclamo Family Centers Norristown, PA | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $45,000 |
| Centro De Cultura Arte Trabajo Y Educacion (Ccate) Blue Bell, PA | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $45,000 |
| Pottstown Beacon of Hope Pottstown, PA | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $42,500 |
| The Welcome Project PA Hatboro, PA | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $40,000 |
| Access Services Fort Washington, PA | Operational support for initiatives promoting homelessness prevention to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $35,000 |
| Family Promise Montco Pa (DBA Inter-Faith Housing Alliance) Ambler, PA | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $35,000 |
| Bucks-Mont Collaborative Harleysville, PA | Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context | $30,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners Inc New York, NY | Operational support for efforts strengthening the nonprofit sector to advance sdoh social & community context | $30,000 |
| Be Rezilient Healing Through the Arts Pottstown, PA | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $29,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,590,014 | $3,097,623 | $2,953,570 | $893,750 (45 grants) |
| 2024 | $45,606,902 | $2,660,888 | $2,044,896 | $675,750 (34 grants) |
| 2023 | $45,220,414 | $3,908,001 | $2,777,381 | $836,324 (35 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,590,014 | $45,606,902 | $45,220,414 |
| Revenue | $3,097,623 | $2,660,888 | $3,908,001 |
| Expenses | $2,953,570 | $2,044,896 | $2,777,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,063,945 | $2,309,529 | $2,017,634 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,361,831 | $2,043,120 | $4,192,910 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,985,761 | $1,949,728 | $1,846,580 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emma Hertz as president, CEO, and manager. Listed directors are Joel Johnson, chairperson; Natasha Patterson, vice chair; Nathaniel Williams, secretary; Rayman Solomon, treasurer; May Their Aye; Carolyn Cavaness; Amy Gianficaro; John Kepner; and Joyce Miller.
Healthspark Foundation is led by Emma Hertz, President, CEO & Manager on every filing since 2023; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emma Hertz
President, CEO & Manager
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$97K (2023) → $192K (2025)
Joel Johnson
Chairperson & Director
Secretary, Director & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2021
Vice Chair & Director → Chairperson & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sherman
Director & Manager
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2022
Director → Director & Manager, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kepner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Gianficaro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Patterson
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann St Clair
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Williams
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rayman Solomon
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Cavaness
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Nawrocki
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Their Aye
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Amey
Manager
Manager → Director & Manager, 2021
Director & Manager → Manager, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Macaluso
Manager
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Hunsberger
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Warren Hilton (2019–2024) — Director to Aug
- Former: Kareem Afzal (2022–2024) — Director to Jul
- Former: Russell Johnson (2019–2023) — President, CEO & Manager to Dec
- Former: Alfredo De La Pena (2019–2022) — Manager to Mar
- Former: Courtney McCormick (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian O'Leary (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Bucci (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe O'Neill (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nicole Bennett (2021) — Manager - Left Nov
- Former: Chinwe Onyekere (2019–2020) — Chairperson & Director
- Former: Kim Caton (2020) — Manager
- Former: George Marks (2019) — Chairperson & Director
- Former: Malcolm Musgrove (2019) — Manager
- Former: Paul Pocalyko (2019) — Director
- Former: Russel Hensel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $192K, to Emma Hertz (President/CEO/Manager).
Contact
Application contact: Emma Hertz
Mailing address: 2506 N Broad Street Suite 206, Colmar, PA 18915
Phone: (215) 716-5400
Website: https://healthspark.org
Frequently asked questions about Healthspark Foundation
How much does Healthspark Foundation give each year?
Healthspark Foundation gave $894K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $676K across 34 grants.
What is Healthspark Foundation's typical grant size?
Healthspark Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,861, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Healthspark Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Healthspark Foundation give grants?
Healthspark Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), Norristown, PA (8 grants), Pottstown, PA (5 grants) and Lansdale, PA (3 grants).
Does Healthspark Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Healthspark Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Healthspark Foundation's largest grantees?
Healthspark Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tricounty Community Network ($82,750), Aclamo Family Centers ($45,000) and Centro De Cultura Arte Trabajo Y Educacion (Ccate) ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Healthspark Foundation?
Healthspark Foundation reported $46.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Healthspark Foundation fund?
HealthSpark Foundation’s mission is to achieve healthy, equitable, and hopeful communities throughout Montgomery County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Healthspark Foundation?
Check the foundation’s current grant opportunities and submit an application through its online portal when a relevant opportunity is available. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Healthspark Foundation's EIN?
Healthspark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1352175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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