Improving health and well-being for those living in westernmost North Carolina.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$452K
Grant Count
23
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About Nantahala Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nantahala Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in FRANKLIN, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $452K. Net investment income was $517K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,782,389 | $12,294,276 | $11,391,516 |
| Revenue | $733,172 | $235,064 | $382,710 |
| Expenses | $872,049 | $425,501 | $832,868 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $517,458 | $139,403 | $151,569 |
| 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
102 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Nantahala Health Foundation
Collaborative Health Innovation Program (CHIP) Grant
Nantahala Health Foundation
Amount
Up to $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund
Nantahala Health Foundation
Amount
Matching grants up to $100,000 (for community donations)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NIMble Grant (Needs Immediately Met)
Nantahala Health Foundation
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori A Bailey | Executive Director | 40 | $113,033 |
| Lisa Leatherman | Chairperson | 1.5 | — |
| Roger Plemens | Vice-Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Jane Kimsey | Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Clarissa Ashe | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ollin Dunford | Board Member | 2 | — |
| David Garrett | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Samantha Bradley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ann Lukens | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Debbie Mauney | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Paul Worley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Latesha Wiggins | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Alison Cochran | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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