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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Swain County Schools ($85,000), Western Carolina Pacesetters ($65,000), One Dozen Who Care ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Asheville, NC | Emergency Relief | $12,500 |
| Cherokee Clay Food Alliance Andrews, NC | Emergency Relief | $12,500 |
| Cherokee County Food Bank Inc Andrews, NC | Emergency Relief | $12,500 |
| Child Medical Collaborative Sylva, NC | Emergency Relief | $12,500 |
| Clay County Senior Center Hayesville, NC | Decreae food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Community Table Sylva, NC | Emergency Relief | $12,500 |
| Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cherokee, NC | Decreae food insecurity | $12,736 |
| Four Square Community Action Andrews, NC | Emergency Relief | $12,500 |
| Graham County Schools Robbinsville, NC | Peer Counseling | $16,000 |
| Graham County Senior Center Robbinsville, NC | Decrease food insecurity | $9,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nantahala Health Foundation?
Nantahala Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in FRANKLIN, NC. It holds $12.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nantahala Health Foundation?
As of 2024, Nantahala Health Foundation holds $12.8M in total assets with $733K in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $452K in 2024.
Where does Nantahala Health Foundation operate?
Nantahala Health Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, North Carolina.
What size grants does Nantahala Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Nantahala Health Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $452K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nantahala Health Foundation's EIN?
Nantahala Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2682447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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