Interact for Health
Interact for Health is a public charity based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Formed in 1978, it works with communities to advance health justice so people in its region can be healthy and thriving, regardless of who they are or where they live. Its community grantmaking supports health justice through community power building, policy and systems change, and mental health and well-being.
Interact for Health at a glance
In short: Interact for Health gave $7.2M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,241,373
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $113,146
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $97,500
- Total assets
- $262,534,247
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (27 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (82% 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 Interact for Health
- How to Apply
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The organization describes competitive community grants, including invited requests for proposals. Its applicant tutorial covers account creation and submitting a grant application.
- Review Cycle
- April 14, 2026, for the 2026 Rural Changemaker RFP; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- April 14, 2026, for the 2026 Rural Changemaker RFP; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8230 Montgomery Road 300, Cincinnati, OH 45236-2292
Phone: (513) 458-6600
Website: https://interactforhealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Interact for Health
Who Interact for Health funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($888K). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 348 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 Rural Changemaker RFP covered rural regions in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 11% to Kentucky, 4% to Indiana, and 3% to Washington, D.C.; the filing lists New York at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Interact for Health open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 64 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $92K; repeat grants $129K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $62K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2020) to $7.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Competitive and Non-Competitive | $888,000 |
| Health Policy Institute of Ohio (Hpio) Columbus, OH | Competitive | $400,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Cincinnati, OH | Competitive | $350,000 |
| Black Environmental Leaders Association Solon, OH | Competitive | $300,000 |
| Mindpeace Cincinnati, OH | Competitive | $300,000 |
| Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio Middletown, OH | Competitive | $300,000 |
| Working in Neighborhoods Cincinnati, OH | Competitive | $300,000 |
| 1N5 Cincinnati, OH | Competitive | $285,000 |
| Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Competitive | $225,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc Cincinnati, OH | Competitive | $200,000 |
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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 | $262,534,247 | $5,702,663 | $13,383,134 | $7,241,373 | 64 | $5,702,663 |
| 2023 | $254,102,462 | $5,399,492 | $13,491,828 | $7,753,803 | 86 | $5,399,492 |
| 2022 | $247,001,810 | $11,320,541 | $12,590,709 | $5,758,518 | 66 | $11,320,541 |
| 2021 | $274,918,421 | $14,464,099 | $12,624,676 | $4,867,681 | 68 | $14,114,099 |
| 2020 | $228,164,830 | $7,454,168 | $8,899,054 | $2,795,255 | 64 | $7,454,168 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Interact for Health’s stated mission is to work with communities to advance health justice and ensure people in its region are healthy and thriving, regardless of who they are or where they live. Its filing describes competitive community grants, including invited requests for proposals, as supporting community power building, policy and systems change, and improved mental health and well-being. It also reports non-competitive grants to 501(c)(3) organizations through a board- and staff-advised program.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which received $888,000 in 2024, says it works with generous people to invest in a more equitable and vibrant region. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio, which received $400,000, says it advances evidence-informed policies to improve health, achieve equity, and support sustainable healthcare spending in Ohio. MindPeace, which received $300,000, says it works to ensure every child and adolescent has access to an effective system of mental health and wellness. Working in Neighborhoods, which received $300,000, describes its work as empowering people through community building, home ownership, and economic learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Interact for Health reported 64 grants totaling $7,241,373. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $888,000, with a median of $97,500. The largest awards included $888,000 to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation; $400,000 to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio; $350,000 to the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio; and $300,000 each to Black Environmental Leaders Association, MindPeace, Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio, and Working in Neighborhoods.
For most grants, the filing says grantees are expected to sign a grant agreement, follow a disbursement schedule, and meet reporting expectations. Program staff check in on progress and barriers; the organization may modify or terminate a grant if a grantee becomes ineligible or misuses funds. Its website provides an applicant tutorial with sections on creating an account, applying for a grant, and completing forms.
The 2026 Rural Changemaker RFP offered $10,000–$70,000 grants for 12–18 months, with $600,000 available across two rounds. It focused on grassroots work addressing vital conditions for health and well-being in rural communities in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Organizations could apply once per year. The stated deadline, April 14, 2026, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kate Schroder as president and CEO and a director. Listed directors include Jeanette Altenau, Sara Bolton, Michael Chasnoff, Alfonso Cornejo, Valerie Hardcastle, Elizabeth Kelly, Chris Makaroff, and Holly Mazzocca. Hardcastle and Kelly’s terms began in June 2024; Uma Kotagal’s director term ended in June 2024. Makaroff is also listed as vice chair.
Interact for Health is led by Kate Schroder, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2022; 9 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kate Schroder
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$271K (2022) → $296K (2024)
Mary Ronan
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2021
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Bennett
Senior Director of Payroll
Senior Director of Payroll → Senior Director of Payroll, Benefits & Human Resou, 2021
Senior Director of Payroll, Benefits & Human Resou → Senior Director of Payroll, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Cliff Hastings
Director of Information Technology
Director of Information Technology → Director of Information Te, 2022
Director of Information Te → Director of Information Technology, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Sonya Carrico
Program Director of Mental Health
Senior Program Officer → Program Director of Mental Health Policy, 2023
Program Director of Mental Health Policy → Program Director of Mental Health, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Megan Folkerth
Program Director of Health Policy
Senior Program Officer → Program Director of Health Policy & Systems, 2023
Program Director of Health Policy & Systems → Program Director of Health Policy, 2024
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Kristine Schultz
Director of Grants Management
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $112K (2024)
Allison Tepper
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Makaroff
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denisha Porter
Director-
Director → Director-, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Altenau
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Washington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Chasnoff
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Williams
Director
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2021
Director & Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Uma Kotagal
Director-
Director → Director-, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfonso Cornejo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Mazzocca
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Bolton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Poole
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kelly
Director-Term
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Hardcastle
Director-Term
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Ruwe
Vice President, Finance & Operations
Vice President, Finance, Investments & Treasurer → Vice President, Finance, Investments & Trsrr, 2022
Vice President, Finance, Investments & Trsrr → Vice President, Finance & Operations, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $196K (2024)
Ross Meyer
Vice President, Strategy & Secretary
Vice President, Equity & Social Determinants of Health → Vice President, Strategy & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Ashlee Young
Vice President, Policy & Engagement
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $172K (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brewster Rhoads (2020–2022) — Director-
- Former: Jeanne-Marie Tapke (2020–2022) — Director-
- Former: Julie Geisen-Scheper (2020–2022) — Director-
- Former: Mary Francis (2020–2022) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Francie Wolgin (2020–2021) — Senior Program Officr-Retired Jul'
- Former: Jagdish Bhati (2020–2021) — Director-
- Former: O'Dell Moreno Owens MD MPH (2020–2021) — Directr, President & Ceo-Retired Mar'
- Former: Woodrow Uible (2020–2021) — Director-
- Former: Emily Wherle (2021) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Diane Jordan (2020) — Director-
- Former: Harold Brown (2020) — Vice President, Strategy & Policy
- Former: Jeffrey Spanbauer (2020) — Director-
- Former: Jennifer Chubinski (2020) — Vice President, Research, Evaluation & Secretary
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 $296K, to Kate Schroder (President & CEO, Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Interact for Health
How much does Interact for Health give each year?
Interact for Health gave $7.2M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.8M across 86 grants.
What is Interact for Health's typical grant size?
Interact for Health's median grant in 2024 was $97,500, and its average grant was $113,146, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Interact for Health that year got $92K on average.
Where does Interact for Health give grants?
Interact for Health gives mostly in Ohio: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (35 grants), Columbus, OH (4 grants), Covington, KY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Interact for Health give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Interact for Health's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Competitive" (41 grants), "Non-Competitive" (20 grants) and "Competitive and Non-Competitive" (3 grants).
Who are Interact for Health's largest grantees?
Interact for Health's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($888,000), Health Policy Institute of Ohio (Hpio) ($400,000) and Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Interact for Health?
Interact for Health reported $262.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does Interact for Health fund?
Interact for Health’s stated mission is to work with communities to advance health justice and ensure people in its region are healthy and thriving, regardless of who they are or where they live. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Interact for Health?
The organization describes competitive community grants, including invited requests for proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Interact for Health's EIN?
Interact for Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0932681. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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