Michigan Health Endowment Fund
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a philanthropic foundation headquartered in Brighton, Michigan, dedicated to improving the health of Michigan residents while reducing healthcare costs. Created through Public Act 4 of 2013, the organization was established as a result of legislative changes governing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), which is required to contribute up to $1.56 billion over 18 years to support the fund's mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$589.1M
+22.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$36.0M
+2.3% YoY
Grant Count
148
-1.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$243K
+3.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the health of Michigan residents, with special emphasis on the health and wellness of children and seniors, while reducing the cost of healthcare.
The fund's eight designated focus areas are:
- Behavioral health
- Health services for foster and adopted children
- Access to healthy food
- Wellness and fitness
- Infant mortality
- Technology enhancements
- Health-related transportation
- Foodborne illness prevention
Grantmaking
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund provides grants to various public charities and eligible organizations working to improve health outcomes across Michigan. From 2014 to 2025, the fund made more than 1,300 grants totaling over $350 million.
Grant Range
Range:** Typical awards range from $7,500 to $2,496,422.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund supports organizations across Michigan, from grassroots groups addressing local health challenges to large agencies working in every county throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $479.7 million to $589.1 million
- Total Revenues: $112.3 million
- Total Expenses: $45.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $20.9 million
Staffing: The organization employs approximately 21-26 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $589,079,701 | $479,695,196 | $363,800,759 |
| Revenue | $116,075,631 | $112,333,265 | $108,315,323 |
| Expenses | $46,797,977 | $45,073,297 | $58,510,745 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,075,631 | $12,333,265 | $8,315,323 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
12 open opportunities from Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Behavioral Health Grant Program
MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND
Amount
Up to $5,000,000
Deadline
May 16, 2026
Community Health Impact Responsive Grant Program
MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND
Amount
$3,000,000
Deadline
May 16, 2026
Healthy Kids Initiative Grant
MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND
Amount
Up to US $750,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Neel Hajra: Chief Executive Officer
- Phil Lewis: Director, Healthy Aging
The organization is led by a Board of Directors composed of nine individuals appointed by the governor.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILDA JACOBS | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HENRY VEENSTRA | BOARD TREASURER (THRU 10/2024) | 2 | — |
| KATHRYN BOLES | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LYNN CHEN-ZHANG | BOARD TREASURER (AS OF 02/2024) | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL WILLIAMS | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH BOYD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES WOMACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEILA KELLO | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 02/2024) | 1 | — |
| QUAN GERVILLE-REACHE | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/2024) | 1 | — |
| SUE JANDERNOA | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 02/2024) | 0.1 | — |
| TINA WAHL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 02/2024) | 0.1 | — |
| ZAINEB HUSSEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARI SEDERBURG | VP PROGRAMS | 40 | $218,400 |
| NEEL HAJRA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $368,260 |
| SHARON KARABOYAS | COO/CFO | 40 | $260,000 |
| ALAN HARRIS | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 40 | $270,000 |
| LAURIE SOLOTOROW | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, NUTRITION & HEALTHY LIFESTYLES | 40 | $177,232 |
| REBECCA CIENKI | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | 40 | $188,600 |
| DREW MURRAY | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | 40 | $150,000 |
| JAN DELATORRE | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, NUTRITION & HEALTHY LIFESTYLES | 40 | $144,050 |
| JULIE SKUBIK | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $126,360 |
| PHILIP LEWIS | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, HEALTHY AGING | 40 | $143,100 |
| TIM NIYONSENGA | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, HEALTHY AGING | 40 | $139,050 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The fund has announced multiple grant rounds in recent years, including:
$13 million+ in grants for healthy Michigan communities
Healthy Aging - Michigan Health Endowment Fund$7 million+ in grants for infants and families, community health capacity, and aging supports
Healthy Aging - Michigan Health Endowment FundThe organization published its 2026-2031 Strategic Framework outlining current priorities and roadmap for greater impact across the state.
Contact Information
- Address: 9829 Spencer Road, Suite 201, Brighton, MI 48114
- Phone: 517-374-0031
- Email: info@mihealthfund.org
- Website: mihealthfund.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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