Mid-Iowa Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa that advances system-change strategies leading to health equity. The Foundation strengthens Greater Des Moines by elevating community-informed approaches to improve health and well-being and support a thriving community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$502K
+30.7% YoY
Grant Count
52
+79.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-27.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To serve as a catalyst and partner for improving the health of vulnerable people in greater Des Moines, and to be a catalyst for and sustainer of preventive health services for vulnerable populations in Des Moines and surrounding communities.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Social determinants of health and health equity
- System-change strategies that address social drivers of health
- Community health and well-being
- Advocacy and civic engagement around health policy
- Capacity building for system-change leaders
- Community-driven tactics that advance racial equity
The Foundation's work acknowledges that social, economic, and environmental policies, systems, and structures impact health and well-being, and that these conditions can be modified to support positive health outcomes.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds efforts in central Iowa, with a specific focus on Greater Des Moines and surrounding communities. Grant-making also extends to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $18,255,104
- Total revenues: $988,819
- Total expenses: $1,096,460
- Total giving: $1,185,766
- Employees: 1–2
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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
205 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mid-iowa Health Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lina Tucker Reinders: Executive Director of Iowa Public Health Association, partnering with Mid-Iowa Health Foundation on the Small Business Owners Fellowship.
Kari McCann Boutell: President of Iowa Council of Foundations, referenced in Foundation materials discussing philanthropy's evolving role in community well-being.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH JONES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CARRIE CLOGG | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BUCK OLSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROB BARRON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANA COPPOLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMMY GENTRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IZAAH KNOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELDON OHRINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL ZINNEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR NALO JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $162,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Small Business Owners Fellowship:** The Foundation announced a new Small Business Owners Fellowship in partnership with Iowa Public Health Association. The inaugural cohort includes:
MIHF Small Business Owners Fellowship \u2014 Mid-Iowa Health FoundationDrew Kelso, The Slow Down Coffee Co.
Caryn Kelly & Cindy Torvik, Shine Housekeeping
Breanne Ward, ForWard Consulting
Amner Martinez, Infinite Resources Staffing & Recruiting and Amplified DSM
**HealthConnect Fellowship Outcomes:** In December 2023, the Foundation published outcomes from the third cohort of its HealthConnect Fellowship, highlighting how the program provides space for advocates to address challenges, consider new strategies, and maintain momentum for system change during the post-pandemic period.
MIHF Small Business Owners Fellowship \u2014 Mid-Iowa Health Foundation**Philanthropic Evolution:** The Foundation has been actively engaged with the Iowa Council of Foundations in exploring how philanthropy can move beyond traditional grantmaking to include policy advocacy, convening, research, and community-driven approaches to advance health equity.
MIHF Small Business Owners Fellowship \u2014 Mid-Iowa Health FoundationSubject Areas
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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