The Heatherington Foundation for Innovation and Education in Health Care is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to transforming healthcare across the state through strategic partnerships and innovative funding approaches. Named after Dr. Jeff Heatherington, founder, president, and CEO of FamilyCare Health, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since December 2005.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.6M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.2M
-12.4% YoY
Grant Count
38
+58.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$322K
-44.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation believes in a whole-person approach to health—addressing physical, mental, and systemic factors that influence well-being. The foundation is committed to:
- Enhancing early childhood development
- Supporting substance abuse recovery programs
- Promoting preventive care and wellness
- Fostering healthcare innovation and delivery
- Building organizational capacity for healthcare providers
- Supporting healthcare education and workforce development
- Addressing mental health needs
- Improving access to healthcare in underserved communities
- Advancing medical education
- Uplifting underserved communities
The foundation emphasizes equity in healthcare access, long-term sustainability, educational excellence, community-driven solutions, and comprehensive, whole-person care.
Grantmaking
Prospective grantees follow a multi-step process:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Oregon, with additional activity in Illinois and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $19,645,304
- Total Revenue: $11,491,121
- Total Expenses: $21,758,534
- Total Liabilities: $11,600,000
- Total Giving: $12,237,075
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,645,304 | $19,344,780 | $19,634,290 |
| Revenue | $11,491,121 | $11,156,275 | $4,501,032 |
| Expenses | $21,758,534 | $14,239,580 | $5,346,417 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,363,393 | $14,156,234 | $5,207,791 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,673,077 | $581,032 | $428,318 |
| Distributable Amount | $613,382 | $726,422 | $811,400 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 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
Dr. Jeff Heatherington — Founder, president, and CEO of FamilyCare Health; namesake of the foundation. He has devoted his life to improving health outcomes in Oregon and is recognized as a supporter and philanthropist in the healthcare field.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY HEATHERINGTON | EX-OFFICIO | 1 | — |
| BOB CARUS | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROB RICHARDSON DO | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ERIK SZETO DO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KAREN CARNAHAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PAULA CRONE DO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES KALUZA DO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF PAWLOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH WOLFF DO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Willamette University Public Health Program Endowment (2020)**
Transforming public health education: the Heatherington gift | NewsThe foundation made a $6 million endowed gift to Willamette University's Public Health Program to support the next generation of health professionals. This investment supports:
Transforming public health education: the Heatherington gift | NewsThe Heatherington Scholars Program, which awards competitive scholarships of up to $11,500 annually to 10-12 undergraduates each year
Scholarships, internships, and programming for undergraduates
A new staff position dedicated to the program
**Osteopathic Medical Education Support**
The foundation donated $1 million to support the American Osteopathic Foundation's minority scholarship program, advancing osteopathic medical education.
Press Release: Heatherington Foundation Donates $1 Million To Osteopathic**Western University of Health Sciences Partnership**
The foundation has provided resources including 23 portable GE Vscan ultrasound probes to support the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.
Press Release: Heatherington Foundation Donates $1 Million To Osteopathic**Rural Healthcare Initiatives**
The foundation is partnering with rural healthcare providers to develop new approaches combining technology, workforce development, and community engagement to improve access and outcomes in rural Oregon communities.
**Substance Abuse Recovery Programs**
The foundation supports donor-funded programs helping men with substance addiction build sobriety, self-worth, and job skills.
Contact Information
Address: 2121 SW Broadway Dr, 115, Portland, Oregon 97201
Phone: 503-471-2103
Website: foundation.health
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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