Metro Health Foundation
Metro Health Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to improving access to healthcare in Metro Detroit. The foundation was incorporated in 1986 in Michigan and emerged from the sale of Group Health Plan of Southeast Michigan, a consumer-directed nonprofit health maintenance organization, to a for-profit hospital consortium. The foundation maintains offices in Plymouth and Allen Park, Michigan.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$280K
-51.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
-56.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+10.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Metro Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $354K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Metro Health Foundation works to improve access to health care in Metro Detroit by funding worthy but underfunded projects for organizations that strive to do a lot with a little. The foundation aims to meet the health care needs of at-risk urban groups through grant-making and collaboration with foundation peers.
Primary funding interests include:
- Access to primary and physical health services
- Teenage pregnancy crisis services
- Health care transportation for the elderly and homeless
- In-home healthcare assistance
- Medically-related assistance to the homeless
- Healthcare equipment and medical supplies for underfunded organizations
- Medical education in special situations
- Start-up and support funding for projects addressing major health concerns such as AIDS, epilepsy, cancer, heart disease, and leukemia
- Support for medically indigent populations
The foundation emphasizes collaborative proposals that combine the resources and expertise of several organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 23 grants in 2023 totaling $508,077.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Metro Detroit area, with primary emphasis on the tri-county Detroit, Michigan region. The foundation also has noted funding interests in Michigan, Illinois, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,099,172
- Total Revenues: $449,881
- Total Expenses: $831,515
- Number of Employees: 1
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,413,275
- Total Giving: $280,056
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,413,275 | $7,099,172 | $6,982,652 |
| Revenue | $530,667 | $449,881 | $345,071 |
| Expenses | $456,155 | $831,515 | $398,868 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $345,390 | $715,582 | $300,793 |
| Net Investment Income | $419,902 | $333,648 | $257,302 |
| Distributable Amount | $353,815 | $338,589 | $358,453 |
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
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Michigan Primary Care Association ($50,000), Presbyterian Villages of Michigan ($50,000), Linc up Nonprofit Housing Corp ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BALDWIN CENTER INC PONTIAC, MI | SUPPORT THRIVING FAMILIES PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| CAMP FIRE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN HOLLY, MI | W WAYNE/DWN RIVER HEALTHY SAFETY NET | $10,000 |
| FREE CLINICS OF MICHIGAN ZEELAND, MI | CAPACITY & SUCCESSION PLANNING | $10,000 |
| MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM YPSILANTI, MI | MI ELDER JUSTICE INITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| MICHIGAN PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION CHIGACO, IL | MATCHING - AMERICORPS AT FQHCS | $50,000 |
| PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGES OF MICHIGAN SOUTHFIELD, MI | CAPITAL EXPENSES WESTLAND PACE | $50,000 |
| LINC UP NONPROFIT HOUSING CORP GRAND RAPIDS, MI | COEFFECTIVE'S WARM REFERRAL NETWORK | $50,000 |
| FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY SANTA MONICA, CA | VISION TO LEARN - EYE EXAMS & GLASSE | $50,000 |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY DETROIT, MI | HEALTH EQUITY PROJECT PROMOTION | $14,718 |
| EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $830 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jessica Brown - Executive Director
- Email: jbrown@metrohealthfdn.org
- Phone: 313-859-0929
General Contact:
- Email: admin@metrohealthfdn.org
- Phone: 313-965-4220
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH KALENIECKI | FORMER EXECU | 40 | $33,644 |
| JESSICA BROWN | INTERIM EXEC | 5 | $8,550 |
| RICHARD TEETS PHD | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CHERYL L CHANDLER | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND COCHRAN CPA | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JUDITH A BEAN PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VALERIE HEROD BELAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA J CHAMPAGNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK R LEZOTTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MADIHA TARIQ MPH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively awarding grants to local organizations addressing healthcare access in Metro Detroit. Recent grant recipients include organizations focused on dental health services, cancer support and navigation, and healthcare clinic operations in underserved communities.
New Grants & Donations from Metro Health Foundation, Detroit Area ...Frequently Asked Questions
What does Metro Health Foundation fund?
Metro Health Foundation works to improve access to health care in Metro Detroit by funding worthy but underfunded projects for organizations that strive to do a lot with a little. The foundation aims to meet the health care needs of at-risk urban groups through grant-making and collaboration with foundation peers. **Primary funding interests include:** • Access to primary and physical health services • Teenage pregnancy crisis services • Health care transportation for the elderly and homeless •…
How do I apply for a grant from Metro Health Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $35,000 to $50,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Covenant Community Care: $50,000 (toward a dental suite and equipment for a newly built community health center) • Gilda's Club Metro Detroit: $50,000 (cancer community support through health care navigation, access, and education services) • Health Emergency Lifeline Programs: $50,000 (start-up staffing costs for the Corktown Health Dental Clinic) The foundation made 23 grants in 2023 totaling $508,077.
Where does Metro Health Foundation make grants?
Metro Detroit area, with primary emphasis on the tri-county Detroit, Michigan region. The foundation also has noted funding interests in Michigan, Illinois, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Metro Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Metro Health Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $280K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Metro Health Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Metro Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $354K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Metro Health Foundation's EIN?
Metro Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2100939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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