Michigan Health Endowment Fund
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a public charity based in Brighton, Michigan. It makes grants to improve the health and wellness of Michigan residents while reducing healthcare costs, with particular emphasis on children and older adults.
Michigan Health Endowment Fund at a glance
In short: Michigan Health Endowment Fund gave $36.0M across 148 grants in 2024 (avg $243K), mostly in Michigan. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,030,401
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 148
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $243,449
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $589,079,701
- +22.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (75 of 148, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Michigan Health Endowment Fund
- How to Apply
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The Fund provides a grant portal for applications and reports. Check the specific request for proposals for current requirements and deadlines; concept papers are required for some programs and strongly recommended for others.
- Review Cycle
- A Behavioral Health Grant Program listing gives a deadline of May 16, 2026, which has passed. The Fund’s Healthy Kids page lists grants to be announced November 5, 2026; it does not provide an application deadline in the supplied information.
- Deadline
- A Behavioral Health Grant Program listing gives a deadline of May 16, 2026, which has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9829 Spencer Road 201, Brighton, MI 48114-7718
Phone: (517) 374-0031
Website: https://mihealthfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Healthy Kids Initiative Grant
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Amount
Up to US $750,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Local Impact Grants Program
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Amount
Ranges from $11,000 - $125,000 per award
Deadline
Deadline not published
Maternal & Infant Health Initiative Grant Program
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Amount
US $50,000 - US $300,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Michigan Health Endowment Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan DEP of Health & Human Services ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $9.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
846 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 291 grants of 846 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund’s grantmaking is focused on Michigan residents and Michigan project activities. Its 2024 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The Fund says it supports organizations across the state, including grassroots groups and agencies working statewide.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 148 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michigan Health Endowment Fund open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 75 of 148 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $180K; repeat grants $308K. How we count
Medians: $147K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32.9M (2019) to $36.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 148 grants totaling $36.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan DEP of Health & Human Services Lansing, MI | Implementing Specialty Behavioral Health Housing Assistance | $2,496,422 |
| The Regents of the Univ of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Wellbeing with Implant-Overdentures for Michigan Seniors | $1,800,433 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | RX Kids - Eastern Upper Peninsula | $1,522,928 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | Culturally Adapted Social Programs for Older Asian Americans | $874,601 |
| Wellwise Services Area Agency on Aging Brooklyn, MI | Elder Justice Advocacy, Prevention, and Supportive Services | $648,514 |
| Habitat for Humanity Detroit Detroit, MI | Return Home Safe | $500,000 |
| Michigan Primary Care Association Lansing, MI | Development of a Coordinating Intermediary for Medicaid Ilos | $500,000 |
| Detroit Area Agency on Aging Detroit, MI | Health First Home-Based Primary Care | $500,000 |
| Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Sault Ste Marie, MI | Food Farmacy Program in American Indian Communities, MI | $500,000 |
| National Council of Dementia Minds Alma, MI | Dementia Minds: Building Capacity and Sustaining Success | $500,000 |
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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 | $589,079,701 | $116,075,631 | $46,797,977 | $36,030,401 | 148 | $16,075,631 |
| 2023 | $479,695,196 | $112,333,265 | $45,073,297 | $35,232,446 | 150 | $12,333,265 |
| 2022 | $363,800,759 | $108,315,323 | $58,510,745 | $34,695,427 | 165 | $8,315,323 |
| 2021 | $367,711,952 | $101,875,561 | $58,257,426 | $33,389,776 | 170 | $16,825,561 |
| 2020 | $302,224,994 | $101,890,757 | $65,905,919 | $35,994,220 | 213 | $16,567,757 |
| 2019 | $242,161,671 | $92,923,976 | $64,705,030 | $32,883,736 | 128 | $7,923,976 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund’s mission is 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. It supports innovative, evidence-based work and says it works with grantees to invest in their work, support their ideas, and evaluate impact.
The Fund’s original statutory focus areas include behavioral health; health services for foster and adopted children; access to healthy food; wellness and fitness; infant mortality; technology enhancements; health-related transportation; and foodborne illness prevention. Its 2026–2031 strategic framework centers on children and older adults, health equity, interconnected solutions, local power, partnerships, and new tools. The Fund’s 2026 grantmaking programs include Healthy Aging, Healthy Kids, Capacity Building, and Behavioral Health.
The Fund says it makes grants to nonprofit organizations and agencies. Its eligibility guidance also includes federally recognized Tribes, local units of government, and the State of Michigan. In its 2024 grants, recipients included public agencies, universities, health associations, and community organizations. For example, Habitat for Humanity Detroit describes its mission as providing decent, affordable housing to low-income families; the Michigan Primary Care Association says its mission is to ensure the delivery of excellent care that advances health outcomes; and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities describes its work as creating equitable local solutions that support healthy, thriving communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Fund reported 148 grants totaling $36,030,401. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $2,496,422, with a median of $150,000. Examples include $2,496,422 to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for specialty behavioral health housing assistance; $1,800,433 to the Regents of the University of Michigan for a project supporting Michigan seniors; and $1,522,928 to Michigan State University for RX Kids in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Other awards included $500,000 each to Habitat for Humanity Detroit, the Michigan Primary Care Association, the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan.
The Fund’s grant guidance says applicants must be IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations, have a current audit or independently reviewed financial statements (preferred) or a Form 990 (accepted), and have at least one paid full-time-equivalent employee. Organizations need not be based in Michigan, but project activities must take place in Michigan. Some programs require concept papers, while others strongly recommend them; applicants are directed to consult each program’s request for proposals for requirements and deadlines. The Fund excludes, among other things, clinical research, capital projects, loans, lobbying, and existing operating and staffing costs for ongoing programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn Boles as board chair, Michael Williams as vice chair, Gilda Jacobs as secretary, and Lynn Chen-Zhang as treasurer as of February 2024. It also lists Henry Veenstra as treasurer through October 2024, and Elizabeth Boyd, James Womack, Leila Kello, and Quan Gerville-Reache as board members. Sue Jandernoa is listed as a board member through February 2024. The Fund’s website describes its Board of Directors as nine individuals appointed by the governor.
Michigan Health Endowment Fund is led by Neel Hajra, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 11 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neel Hajra
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$64K (2021) → $368K (2024)
Kathryn Boles
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Solotorow
Program Director, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles
Senior Program Officer → Director, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles, 2020
Director, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles → Program Director, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$145K (2019) → $177K (2024)
Rebecca Cienki
Program Director & Behavioral Health
Senior Program Officer → Director & Behavioral Health, 2020
Director & Behavioral Health → Program Director & Behavioral Health, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$158K (2019) → $189K (2024)
Alan Harris
Director of Investments
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $270K (2024)
Kari Sederburg
Vice President Programs
Director & Healthy Aging → Vice President & Programs, 2023
Vice President & Programs → Vice President Programs, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$164K (2019) → $218K (2024)
Tim Niyonsenga
Senior Program Officer & Healthy Aging
Program Officer & Aging → Program Officer & Healthy Aging, 2022
Program Officer & Healthy Aging → Senior Program Officer & Healthy Aging, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Sharon Karaboyas
COO & CFO
Operations Manager → C.o.o. & C.f.o., 2022
C.o.o. & C.f.o. → COO & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $260K (2024)
Jan Delatorre
Senior Program Officer, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles
Program Officer & Nutrition → Senior Program Officer, Nutr. & Healthy Life., 2023
Senior Program Officer, Nutr. & Healthy Life. → Senior Program Officer, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $144K (2024)
Julie Skubik
Executive Assistant
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Drew Murray
Senior Program Officer & Behavioral Health
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Philip Lewis
Senior Program Officer & Healthy Aging
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Henry Veenstra
Board Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Williams
Board Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Jandernoa
Board Member
Secretary → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Boyd
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilda Jacobs
Board Secretary
Director → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Womack
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Wahl
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leila Kello
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Chen-Zhang
Board Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quan Gerville-Reache
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zaineb Hussein
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Zaineb Hussien (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynda Zeller (2020–2023) — Senior Fellow & Behavioral Health
- Former: Megan Murphy (2020–2023) — Director & Community Health
- Former: Phil Lewis (2020–2023) — Program Officer & Healthy Aging
- Former: Susan Jandernoa (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Terry Gardner (2019–2022) — C.o.o. & C.f.o.
- Former: Hayley Roberts (2020–2022) — Communications Director
- Former: Keith Pretty (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Hillegonds (2019–2021) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Rob Fowler (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tim Damschroder (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tina Reynolds (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lynn Alexander (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Alexis Wiley (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $368K, to Neel Hajra (Chief Executive Officer). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Health Endowment Fund
How much does Michigan Health Endowment Fund give each year?
Michigan Health Endowment Fund gave $36.0M across 148 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35.2M across 150 grants.
What is Michigan Health Endowment Fund's typical grant size?
Michigan Health Endowment Fund's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $243,449, across 148 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michigan Health Endowment Fund that year got $180K on average.
Where does Michigan Health Endowment Fund give grants?
Michigan Health Endowment Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (19 grants), Lansing, MI (12 grants), Detroit, MI (12 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (9 grants).
Does Michigan Health Endowment Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Michigan Health Endowment Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 148) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Michigan Health Endowment Fund's largest grantees?
Michigan Health Endowment Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan DEP of Health & Human Services ($2,496,422), The Regents of the Univ of Michigan ($1,800,433) and Michigan State University ($1,522,928), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michigan Health Endowment Fund?
Michigan Health Endowment Fund reported $589.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $116.1M.
What does Michigan Health Endowment Fund fund?
The Fund’s mission is 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. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michigan Health Endowment Fund?
The Fund provides a grant portal for applications and reports. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michigan Health Endowment Fund's EIN?
Michigan Health Endowment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5054207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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