Impact Health
Impact Health is a public charity based in Asheville, North Carolina. It leads strategies that connect social and clinical care, and supports community organizations working to help Western North Carolinians access resources related to health and wellbeing.
Impact Health at a glance
In short: Impact Health gave $9.7M across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in North Carolina. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,680,959
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,079
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $10,208,472
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (23 of 75, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Impact Health
- Contact
Mailing address: 866 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 278-9970
Website: https://impacthealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Impact Health funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Burke United Christian Ministries ($536K). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 87 grants of 178 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Impact Health’s stated work serves Western North Carolina. All grant dollars in its 2024 itemized grant data went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Impact Health open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 75 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $91K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $87K first-time, $119K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.9M (2022) to $9.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burke United Christian Ministries Morganton, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $536,192 |
| Bounty & Soul Black Mountain, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $425,286 |
| Five Point Center Inc Robbinsville, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $339,939 |
| Interfaith Assistance Ministry Inc Hendersonville, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $306,210 |
| C2LIFE Foundation Morganton, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $269,164 |
| Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement Asheville, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $266,452 |
| Caja Solidaria Inc Hendersonville, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $261,345 |
| Eliada Homes Inc Hendersonville, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $236,837 |
| Toe River Aggregation Center Training Organization Regional Inc Burnsville, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $231,623 |
| Land of Sky Regional Council Asheville, NC | Hop Capacity Building Funds | $219,442 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,208,472 | $15,477,618 | $16,372,987 | $9,680,959 | 75 | $91,344 |
| 2023 | $10,426,902 | $14,228,239 | $11,093,916 | $8,069,572 | 52 | — |
| 2022 | $7,905,325 | $9,936,010 | $9,275,135 | $6,868,665 | 51 | — |
| 2021 | $6,475,955 | $6,611,628 | $176,950 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Impact Health’s mission is to “lead innovative strategies that bridge social and clinical systems of care to ensure all Western North Carolinians have access to the resources they need to thrive.” Its work includes coordinating HOP, supporting the regional network of human service organizations through capacity building, training and technical assistance, and collecting data to inform program evaluation. The organization also operates the Impact Primary Care Network to support local family medicine and pediatric practices.
The funder’s 2024 grant list includes awards identified as HOP capacity-building funds. Its grantees include organizations with varied community missions. For example, Burke United Christian Ministries says its mission is to restore resilience among people living in poverty or experiencing homelessness and help ensure their essential needs are met. Bounty & Soul says it connects, shares and celebrates nutritious food, education and community. Five Point Center says it works to fulfill needs and strengthen Graham County through educational, cultural, economic and professional opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Impact Health reported 75 grants totaling $9,680,959. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $536,192, with a median grant of $110,000. The largest listed awards were for HOP capacity building: Burke United Christian Ministries received $536,192; Bounty & Soul received $425,286; Five Point Center received $339,939; Interfaith Assistance Ministry received $306,210; and C2Life Foundation received $269,164.
Impact Health also announced an $400,000 grant initiative in May 2024 for eight Western North Carolina organizations to invest in community health workers and connect residents to HOP and other health-related resources. Separately, after Hurricane Helene, Impact Health announced that it was distributing funds awarded by Dogwood Health Trust to regional health service organizations. It reported making initial $10,000 emergency grants to more than 60 HOP network organizations and accepting rolling applications for additional grants of up to $50,000 for eligible organizations in its network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Mims as board chair; Steve North as vice-chair; Johnna Reed as treasurer; and Angelica Wind as secretary. It also lists Paula Swepson-Avery, Kathey Avery and Vickie Bradley as directors, along with Greg Byers, Alex Howard and Margarita Ramirez, whose listed terms ended in 2024.
Impact Health is led by Laurie Stradley, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 6 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie Stradley
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$43K (2022) → $215K (2024)
Susan Mims
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dionne Greenlee-Jones
Senior Director Innov. & Equity Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $148K (2024)
Hannah Erickson
Director of Operations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $139K (2024)
Paula Swepson-Avery
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Amanda Bauman
Director of Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Jennifer Caldwell
Director of Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Greg Byers
Director Term
Director → Director Term, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathey Avery
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Bradley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Howard
Director Term
Director → Director Term, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Zucchino
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margarita Ramirez
Director Term
Director → Director Term, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Wind
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnna Reed
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve North
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Shelley Carraway (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Rachel Ryan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robyn Hamilton (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Brian Ingraham (2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Myers (2021) — Director
- Former: Paula Swepson (2021) — Director
- Former: In Process Of Appointing (2020) — Tbd
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Laurie Stradley (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Impact Health
How much does Impact Health give each year?
Impact Health gave $9.7M across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.1M across 52 grants.
What is Impact Health's typical grant size?
Impact Health's median grant in 2024 was $110,000, and its average grant was $129,079, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Impact Health that year got $91K on average.
Where does Impact Health give grants?
Impact Health gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (25 grants), Hendersonville, NC (9 grants), Marion, NC (4 grants) and Waynesville, NC (4 grants).
Does Impact Health give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 75 grants with a stated purpose on Impact Health's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hop Capacity Building Funds" (75 grants).
Who are Impact Health's largest grantees?
Impact Health's largest 2024 grantees include Burke United Christian Ministries ($536,192), Bounty & Soul ($425,286) and Five Point Center Inc ($339,939), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Impact Health?
Impact Health reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.5M.
What does Impact Health fund?
Impact Health’s mission is to “lead innovative strategies that bridge social and clinical systems of care to ensure all Western North Carolinians have access to the resources they need to thrive.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Impact Health?
Impact Health has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check impacthealth.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Impact Health's EIN?
Impact Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3954696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Impact Health funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/impact-health-morg_795c3d175d324423b8d9120b1485382f
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