Impact Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, founded in 2019 as a dynamic start-up entity created by Dogwood Health Trust. The organization serves as the network lead for Western North Carolina's participation in the State of North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program (HOP) for Medicaid, one of the state's three pilot regions.
Key facts about Impact Health
- EIN
- 84-3954696
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,680,959
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- Average grant
- $129,079
- Median grant
- $110,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (24 of 75, 2024)
- Total assets
- $10,208,472
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Impact Health funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Impact Health's 75 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (25 grants), Hendersonville, NC (9 grants), Marion, NC (4 grants) and Waynesville, NC (4 grants). None of its 75 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hop Capacity Building Funds" (75 grants).
Is Impact Health open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 75 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $99K first-time, $116K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.7M
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
75
+44.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$129K
-16.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Impact Health's mission is to lead Western North Carolina's participation in the State of North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program for Medicaid, with a broader goal of improving social determinants of health.
The organization's work is grounded in research showing that meeting basic needs determines up to 80 percent of a person's health. Impact Health addresses critical social needs within medical care by connecting patients to community resources that provide:
- Nutritious food
- Stable housing
- Reliable transportation
- Healthy relationships and interpersonal safety
This whole-person approach extends beyond the exam room to break generational cycles of poverty and disease. The organization also strengthens Western North Carolina's safety net by investing in local nonprofits through capacity-building funding, administrative support, and training.
Grantmaking
Impact Health makes grants primarily to human service organizations within its network. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Impact Health operates exclusively in Western North Carolina, serving as the network lead for the region's participation in the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program. The organization's headquarters is located at 866 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 75 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $10,208,472
- Total revenues: $15,477,618
- Total expenses: $16,372,987
- Total giving: $9,683,125
Staffing:
- 15–20 employees (sources vary slightly)
Rating: Impact Health holds a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,208,472 | $10,426,902 | $7,905,325 |
| Revenue | $15,477,618 | $14,228,239 | $9,936,010 |
| Expenses | $16,372,987 | $11,093,916 | $9,275,135 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $91,344 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
178 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Burke United Christian Ministries ($536,192), Bounty & Soul ($425,286), Five Point Center Inc ($339,939).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Laurie Stradley – Chief Executive Officer
- Jean Veilleux – Chief Legal Officer
- Gwen McKinney – Chief Compliance Officer
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
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Impact Health has been active in grant distribution and community support:
IMPACTT-NC Receives $530K Grant from NCDHHS and The Duke Endowment - UNCThe organization awarded $400,000 in grants to network organizations
Direct Relief's Fund for Health Equity Reaches Organizations in All ...Impact Health assisted in the distribution of grant money from Dogwood Health Trust to health service organizations following Hurricane Helene
IMPACTT-NC Receives $530K Grant from NCDHHS and The Duke Endowment - UNC**Program Impact:**
Early findings from the Healthy Opportunities Pilot show measurable results: North Carolina saves an average of $1,000 in yearly medical costs for each participant. Those who receive pilot services have fewer costly emergency department and hospital visits, demonstrating the effectiveness of addressing social determinants of health within the Medicaid system.
The Foundation for a Healthy High Point Announces New Grant ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Impact Health fund?
Impact Health's mission is to lead Western North Carolina's participation in the State of North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program for Medicaid, with a broader goal of improving social determinants of health. The organization's work is grounded in research showing that meeting basic needs determines up to 80 percent of a person's health. Impact Health addresses critical social needs within medical care by connecting patients to community resources that provide: • Nutritious food • S…
How do I apply for a grant from Impact Health?
Impact Health makes grants primarily to human service organizations within its network. Recent grant activity includes: **Grant Distribution (2024):** • Burke United Christian Ministries: $536,192 (HOP Capacity Building Funds) • Bounty & Soul: $425,286 (HOP Capacity Building Funds) • Five Point Center: $339,939 (HOP Capacity Building Funds) • Additional 60+ grants totaling $8,680,988 **Financial Overview:** • Total giving: $9,683,125 • Typical award range: $10,000–$734,961 • Total grants made i…
Where does Impact Health make grants?
Impact Health operates exclusively in Western North Carolina, serving as the network lead for the region's participation in the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program. The organization's headquarters is located at 866 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
What size grants does Impact Health award?
In 2024, Impact Health awarded 75 grants totaling $9.7M — an average of about $129K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.