The North Carolina Healthcare Foundation (NCHF) is the charitable, non-profit, and programmatic arm of the North Carolina Healthcare Association. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the foundation serves as a convener of change that brings together hospitals, health systems, and community partners to create healthier communities in North Carolina and beyond. The organization operates as a public foundation (501(c)(3)) and functions to power system-wide healthcare solutions and redefine the healthcare delivery system.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
-8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+487.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
+88.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$130K
+211.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To foster and accelerate the collective impact of hospitals, health systems, and community partners to improve the health of North Carolinians.
Primary Program Areas:
- Community Health Programs – Improve access to better health through community-based networks of care and programs addressing chronic health for low-income and uninsured individuals
- Equity of Care Programs – Address health inequities and build a pipeline of diverse healthcare leaders who reflect North Carolina communities
- Patient Safety Programs – Promote patient safety and healthcare improvement, including focus on rural and behavioral health needs
- Behavioral Health – Support for behavioral health initiatives across the state
- Rural Healthcare – Programs addressing healthcare access and delivery in rural areas
- Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety – Including the Quality Center Patient Safety Organization
- Leadership Development – Developing the next generation of healthcare leaders
- Caronova – An incubator that connects key people and organizations with promising innovations to accelerate necessary change in healthcare
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on North Carolina, with secondary activity in South Carolina and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $9,919,480
- Total Revenues: $6,547,815
- Total Expenses: $8,548,157
- Total Giving: $2,207,714
- Staff: 65 employees
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $10,880,998
- Total Revenues: $5,276,696
- Total Expenses: $5,297,274
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,919,480 | $10,880,998 | $11,349,506 |
| Revenue | $6,547,815 | $5,276,696 | $4,901,892 |
| Expenses | $8,548,157 | $5,297,274 | $3,855,115 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $178,960 | $170,358 | $108,097 |
| 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
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Caronova ($1,700,000), South Carolina Hospital Association ($113,440), Pawss Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS FLORENCE, SC | PARTICIPATION IN A PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. PROGRAM IS CALLED PEE-DEE SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PILOT PROGRAM. | $25,000 |
| PAWSS INC PEMBROKE, NC | MINI GRANT PAYMENT VIA NCHF SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM. ADDRESSING TRANSPORTATION AS A SOCIAL DRIVER OF HEALTH IN ROBESON COUNTY. | $50,000 |
| ROBESON HEALTHCARE CORPORATION PEMBROKE, NC | MINI GRANT PAYMENT VIA NCHF SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM. IMPLEMENT A MOBILE HEALTH CENTER, TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR VULNERABLE PATIENTS HAVING TO TRAVEL TO APPOINTMENTS OR TRY TO OBTAIN TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS. | $50,000 |
| SCOTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC LAURINBURG, NC | MINI GRANT PAYMENT VIA NCHF SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM. ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION AS A SOCIAL DRIVER OF HEALTH. IMPLEMENT THREE SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF PATIENTS. | $50,000 |
| SOUTHERN CAROLINA HOUSING INC LUMBERTON, NC | MINI GRANT PAYMENT VIA NCHF SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM. PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS THROUGH A MOBILE GROCERY STORE | $50,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE PEMBROKE, NC | MINI GRANT PAYMENT VIA NCHF SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM. BUILD COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AROUND TRANSPORTATION MODELS. | $50,000 |
| CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GASTONIA, NC | STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN CARONOVA ED BUPRENORPHINE IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE CAROLINAS PROGRAM. | $10,000 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION COLUMBIA, SC | CONSULTING EXPENSES FOR JULIA WACKER, ADVISOR TO CARONOVA. | $113,440 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM COLUMBIA, SC | FACILITATING THE PILOT DESIGN WORKGROUP FOR THE PEE DEE SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PILOT (FOR THE NCHF SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM). | $39,274 |
| CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER SPARTANBURG, SC | STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN CARONOVA ED BUPRENORPHINE IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE CAROLINAS PROGRAM. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Committee:
- Chair: Penney Burlingame Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Onslow Memorial Hospital
- Past Chair: Greg Lowe, President, HCA Healthcare, North Carolina Division, Mission Health
- Treasurer: Jeffrey Creagh, Vice President, Administration Operations, Novant Health
- Secretary: Jessie Tucker III, President and CEO, UNC Health Wayne
Board Members:
- Juan Austin, Senior Vice President for Social Impact, Sustainability and Community Relations, Wells Fargo Foundation
- Chad Brown, President, Wilkes Medical Center
- Josh Dobson, President & CEO, North Carolina Healthcare Association
- Susan Kansagra, Former Assistant Secretary for Public Health and State Health Officer
- Adia Ross, Chief Medical Officer, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist—High Point Regional Hospital
- Jeffrey Sims, Assistant Professor and Associate Chair for Alumni & External Relations, Department of Health Policy & Management, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
- Lynda Stanley, President & CEO, Dosher Memorial Hospital
President: Stephen J. Lawler
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN J LAWLER | PRESIDENT | 7.5 | — |
| VANESSA ERVIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHAD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIN B HOLLOWELL III | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN KANSAGRA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOSH DOBSON | NEW ELECT PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| ADIA K ROSS MD MHA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY SIMMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS WINGATE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUAN AUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG LOWE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LYNDA STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY CREAGH | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JESSIE L TUCKER | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JODY FLEMING | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY WEEGAR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 10 | — |
| JULIA WACKER | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | — |
| LAPONDA EDMONDSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | — |
| JESSICA LEWIS | GENERAL COUNSEL | 5 | — |
| DOUG HERON | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| TATYANA KELLY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| IRENE WATTS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NICHOLLE KARIM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAISABRISH KANKARKUMAR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANTHONY OKUNAK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JONATHAN KEA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LINWOOD JONES | FORMER GENERAL COUNSEL | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and the Leon Levine Foundation announced support for hospital-community health center partnerships
The North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and The Leon Levine Foundation SupportThe NCHF Social Impact Program announced funding to support improved health outcomes and economic development
The North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and The Leon Levine Foundation SupportThe NCHF Social Impact Program awarded funding to five organizations
NCHF Social Impact Program Announces Funding to Support Improved Health OutcomesIn 2020, the SECU Foundation awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation a $2.5 million grant to aid in statewide relief and recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting healthcare and human service organizations with critical resources including online training and medical coaching for COVID-19 care staff, personal protective equipment, mental health resilience programs, childcare, and expanded telehealth services
The North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and The Leon Levine Foundation SupportSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does North Carolina Healthcare Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To foster and accelerate the collective impact of hospitals, health systems, and community partners to improve the health of North Carolinians. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Community Health Programs** – Improve access to better health through community-based networks of care and programs addressing chronic health for low-income and uninsured individuals • **Equity of Care Programs** – Address health inequities and build a pipeline of diverse healthcare leaders who reflect North C…
How do I apply for a grant from North Carolina Healthcare Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $1,700,000. **Giving Focus:** The foundation's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services, primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. **Recent Activity:** The foundation has announced funding through its Social Impact Program to support improved health outcomes and economic development, and has partnered with other foundations such as the Leon Levine Foundation to support ho…
Where does North Carolina Healthcare Foundation make grants?
Primary focus on North Carolina, with secondary activity in South Carolina and Georgia.
What size grants does North Carolina Healthcare Foundation award?
In 2024, North Carolina Healthcare Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $130K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is North Carolina Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
North Carolina Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0773039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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