Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc
The Northern Virginia Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. It makes strategic grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the health and health care of Northern Virginia residents, with particular emphasis on low-income, uninsured, or underinsured people.
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Virginia. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,801,000
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +141.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,103
- -58.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,600
- Total assets
- $34,049,446
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (16 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. For its 2026 Upstream grant opportunity, interested collaboratives were asked to schedule a pre-proposal conversation with Foundation staff by March 11; the Foundation would then invite a subset to submit a full proposal. The lead applicant must be a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) designation. The opportunity supports systems, policy, or process change addressing health issues affecting predominantly low-income Northern Virginians, and requires collaboration among nonprofit community organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit health care providers. Health care providers may be partners but are not eligible to receive these grants directly. The grants are not for direct service, operational or program support, or awards to individuals; the application page also excludes capital campaigns, building renovations, and endowments.
- Review Cycle
- Pre-proposal conversation by March 11; invited full proposals due April 8.
- Deadline
- Pre-proposal conversation by March 11; invited full proposals due April 8.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Duke Street 300, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 486-5691
Website: https://novahealthfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arlington Free Clinic ($270K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 53 grants of 73 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation emphasizes residents of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. In its 2024 grants, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 1% to Maryland, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 26 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $156K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $145K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Health Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $245,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $145,000 |
| GR Prince William Comm Health Ctr Woodbridge, VA | General Operating Support | $145,000 |
| Healthworks for Northern Virginia Leesburg, VA | General Operating Support | $145,000 |
| Northern Virginia Dental Clinic Fairfax, VA | General Operating Support | $145,000 |
| Northern Virginia Family Service Oakton, VA | General Operating Support | $145,000 |
| Nova Scriptscentral Inc Falls Church, VA | General Operating Support | $145,000 |
| Arcadia Food Inc Alexandria, VA | Upstream | $100,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic Arlington, VA | Upstream | $100,000 |
| George Mason Foundation Fairfax, VA | Upstream | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,049,446 | $2,113,334 | $3,280,881 | $1,801,000 | 29 | $3,019,346 | $1,882,335 | $1,625,503 |
| 2023 | $33,342,832 | $2,679,865 | $3,231,918 | $1,800,000 | 12 | $2,922,803 | $2,477,380 | $1,547,244 |
| 2022 | $32,001,382 | $2,453,104 | $3,036,344 | $1,800,000 | 12 | $2,672,167 | $2,021,423 | $1,666,276 |
| 2021 | $40,080,153 | $2,542,497 | $2,806,312 | $1,500,000 | 11 | $2,412,571 | $2,238,656 | $1,824,888 |
| 2020 | $36,508,443 | $1,658,475 | $2,283,407 | $1,189,662 | 9 | — | $1,468,110 | $1,628,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health of Northern Virginians, with an emphasis on the health and health care of low-income, uninsured, or underinsured people. Its vision is to build the capacity of the Northern Virginia community to be and stay healthy.
Its stated areas of grantmaking include safety-net services; special projects and programs; strategic partnerships; upstream interventions; and capacity building and social connectedness. Safety-net grants support organizations delivering affordable primary, oral, behavioral health, or pharmacy services. The Foundation describes upstream interventions as support for organizations creating coalitions to address social determinants of health; its general grant information says these coalitions must include at least one nonprofit organization and one local government agency.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. Neighborhood Health says its mission is to improve health and advance health equity in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax by providing primary care regardless of ability to pay. Arlington Free Clinic says it advances health equity through comprehensive whole-person health care for neighbors who would otherwise lack access. NOVA ScriptsCentral describes itself as a charitable pharmacy providing medicines and health services to uninsured and underinsured Northern Virginia community members. Northern Virginia Dental Clinic says it provides oral health services to Northern Virginia’s indigent population.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,801,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $245,000, with a median grant of $21,600. Among the largest awards were $245,000 to Neighborhood Health for general operating support; $145,000 each to Arlington Free Clinic, Greater Prince William Community Health Center, HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, Northern Virginia Family Service, and NOVA ScriptsCentral for general operating support; and $100,000 each to Arcadia Food, Arlington Free Clinic, George Mason Foundation, and United Community for upstream work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy Feder, PhD, as chair; Ilka Wilson Vallee as vice chair; Ian Greaves, PhD, as treasurer; and Guillermo Garcia, Bill Hazel, MD, Sonia Quinonez, and Kimberley Ragnartz as directors. Patricia Mathews left the president and CEO role during 2024, and Courtney Rice started in that role during 2024. Susie Lee also started as a director during 2024.
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc is led by Courtney Rice, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Courtney Rice
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$181K (2024)
Patricia Mathews Left During
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$215K (2024)
Judy Feder PhD
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guillermo Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Hazel MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Sunderland
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley Ragnartz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Quinonez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Greaves PhD
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilka Wilson Vallee
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Marsha Lillie-Blanton Mhs Drph (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia N. Mathews (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Ilka Chavez (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jane Woods (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Kaplowitz MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Speck EdD (2020) — Director
- Former: Gloria Addo-Ayensu MD MPH (2020) — Director
- Former: Ian Greaves Phdcpm (2020) — Director
- Former: Ilka Chavez Mpa (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Schragg (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Patricia Mathews Left During 2024 (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc
How much does Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc give each year?
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 12 grants.
What is Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,600, and its average grant was $62,103, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc give grants?
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (9 grants), Arlington, VA (4 grants), Fairfax, VA (4 grants) and Leesburg, VA (3 grants).
Does Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Strengthening Capacity" (11 grants), "Social Connectedness" (7 grants) and "Upstream" (4 grants).
Who are Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Arlington Free Clinic ($270,000 across 3 grants), Neighborhood Health ($245,000) and GR Prince William Comm Health Ctr ($145,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc?
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc reported $34.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health of Northern Virginians, with an emphasis on the health and health care of low-income, uninsured, or underinsured people. Its vision is to build the capacity of the Northern Virginia community to be and stay healthy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc?
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4062932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Northern Virginia Health Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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