Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Inc
Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Inc, also known as K21 Health Foundation, is a private independent foundation based in Winona Lake, Indiana. Established in 1999 from the proceeds of the sale of Kosciusko Community Hospital to Quorum Health Group, Inc., the foundation began with approximately $63 million in assets and has maintained assets exceeding its original endowment while distributing substantial grants to the community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.8M
+0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
68
+3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+0.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation exists for the benefit of Kosciusko County, Indiana citizens to ensure healthcare services are provided and to advance prevention and healthy lifestyles. The foundation accomplishes this by identifying health needs in the community and maintaining an endowment so funding is available through investments and grants for those needs.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Healthcare services and access
- Prevention and healthy lifestyle initiatives
- Cancer care assistance
- Community health and wellness programs
- Facility renovations and equipment for health-related organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
Thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars
Average Grant
amount: Approximately $48,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Kosciusko County, Indiana exclusively. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana, with documented grants also distributed to organizations in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $62,800,115
- Total revenues: $5,985,860
- Total expenses: $6,092,377
- Total giving: $4,794,422
Historical Context:
- Established with approximately $63 million in assets (1999)
- Assets have been maintained above original endowment level
- Annual income reported at $73.4 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,800,115 | $62,791,364 | $63,679,555 |
| Revenue | $5,985,860 | $4,941,726 | $3,558,645 |
| Expenses | $6,092,377 | $5,935,560 | $4,898,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,527,285 | $5,276,052 | $4,449,160 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,326,402 | $4,274,660 | $2,901,356 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,994,193 | $3,732,669 | $3,893,425 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jennifer Stewart, Grants Manager (primary contact for grant inquiries)
- Foundation governed by 18 officers and trustees
- Staff size: 3 employees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD HADDAD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $254,164 |
| BILL SMITH | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JESSICA BRICKER | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LISA O'NEILL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JILL GROSS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PATRICK BOYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRICIA GALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOELLA HAUSEMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMMY KEIRN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICK KERLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANITA KISHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHAD LARSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA PARRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR CAITLIN RYSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JASMINE SCHLITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW SHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY YEAGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple grant awards to area nonprofits in recent periods, including:
Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) Announces K21 Health Foundation Matching GrantAwards of over $1.2 million in grants to area nonprofits
K21 Health Foundation Awards Over $1.2 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofits\$470,478 in grants to Kosciusko County nonprofits
Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) Announces K21 Health Foundation Matching Grant$3.3 million in grants to Kosciusko County nonprofits
Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) Announces K21 Health Foundation Matching GrantMatching grant support for Kosciusko County Velo's bike park construction project
Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) Announces K21 Health Foundation Matching GrantContact Information
Address: 1101 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, IN 46590
Phone: 574-269-5188
Website: www.k21healthfoundation.org
Application Portal: grantinterface.com
EIN: 35-1187105
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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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