Navicent Health Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Macon, Georgia, chartered in 1973. The Foundation enables community members to provide philanthropic support for charitable, medical, educational, and research projects. Originally established to support The Medical Center of Central Georgia (now Atrium Health Navicent), the Foundation broadened its mission in 1996 to serve all communities within the healthcare system's service area. Beginning in 1997, the Foundation expanded further through its Community Health Grants initiative to support community programs and capital projects that enhance health status for area citizens.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114.7M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+4.1% YoY
Grant Count
31
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Navicent Health Foundation supports charitable, medical, educational, and research projects that improve the health of central and south Georgia communities. Program grants support both Navicent Health, Inc. and unrelated tax-exempt organizations that align with the Foundation's mission.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Healthcare support and services
- Health education and research
- Community health programs
- Mental health services
- Dental care
- Cancer survivorship services
- Scholarships
- Support for vulnerable populations including children and seniors
Grantmaking
The Foundation accepts grant applications through its website at navicenthealthfoundation.org, where applicants can find information about applying for grants.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves central and south Georgia communities, with particular emphasis on the Macon-Bibb County area and surrounding regions within Atrium Health Navicent's service territory.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $115,000,000
- Total Revenue: $11,300,000
- Total Expenses: $5,180,000
- Total Liabilities: $2,270,000
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $109,386,939
- Total Revenue: $5,961,086
- Total Expenses: $5,312,482
The Foundation maintains 8 employees.
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since March 1974. Donations are tax-deductible. The organization holds a Three-Star rating with an 82% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $114,656,878 | $109,386,939 | $104,117,195 |
| Revenue | $11,315,433 | $5,961,086 | $6,737,690 |
| Expenses | $5,178,440 | $5,312,482 | $4,734,671 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,032,319 | $4,709,896 | $4,707,992 |
| 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
124 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Navicent Health Foundation Inc
Community Grants
NAVICENT HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
August 1, 2026
H.E.A.T. (Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow) Grants
NAVICENT HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
June 1, 2026
OurTown Endowed Healthcare Scholarship
NAVICENT HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ellen Johnson Combs serves as President of the Navicent Health Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACEY TERRELL | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $166,316 |
| SHAWN KELLY | CFO | 40 | $129,930 |
| IVAN ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS BOLLES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DELVECCHIO FINLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANNY GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLINT HARPER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAL HAYS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDY JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDDIE BETCHER MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY MALEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DENNIS ASHLEY MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRED GATON MD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GENE BATTLES MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MITCH RODRIGUEZ MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OBI OKORO MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FORD MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLES OLSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RHONDA PERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS SHERIDAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TORI STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK S WATSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Navicent Health Foundation awarded $253,000 in community health grants to improve community health outcomes.
Navicent Health Foundation awards $253,000 in Grants to Improve CommunityIn 2023, the Foundation held a luncheon titled "Making Missions Matter" to celebrate partnerships with 35 local organizations working to elevate community health and well-being. Grant recipients that year included organizations such as Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter and American Red Cross, among others.
Navicent Health Foundation awards $253,000 in Grants to Improve CommunityThe Foundation has historically provided extensive support for major capital projects and medical initiatives, including the West Tower addition with medical education center and intensive care unit, vertical expansion of the main hospital, the All Faiths Chapel, the Mary Covey Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Ronald McDonald House support, the Peyton Anderson Health Education Center, the Albert L. "Buddy" Luce Heart Institute, Pine Pointe Hospice House, the Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, and Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital.
Navicent Health Foundation awards $253,000 in Grants to Improve CommunitySubject 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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