The Priority Health Total Health Foundation is a public charity based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, formed in 2020 as a result of the merger between Total Health Care (Detroit's longest-serving HMO) and Priority Health (Michigan's fastest-growing health plan). The foundation is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Detroit by investing in organizations serving community needs, with a particular focus on vulnerable and underserved populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-46.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-53.5% YoY
Grant Count
26
-27.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
-35.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To promote and support healthcare within the Detroit market by:
- Establishing programs to improve the health and lives of people living in high-need areas
- Providing care management, addressing social health determinants, and solving transportation issues for transferred and vulnerable populations
- Developing programs for the education of pregnant women regarding prenatal and preventative care
- Establishing programs related to healthy eating and wellness for transferred and vulnerable populations
- Assisting with navigation of Medicaid
Primary Focus Areas:
- Access to care and wellness
- Healthy eating and wellness for vulnerable populations
- Pregnancy and infant health and wellbeing
- Programs serving high-need communities
Grantmaking
In May 2025, the foundation announced nearly $800,000 in grants to 11 nonprofits addressing housing insecurity, food insecurity, autism support, maternal and infant health, and youth opportunities.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $15,000 to $500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Detroit and Southeast Michigan, with some activity in Texas according to financial data.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):
- Total Assets: $2,499,412 to $4,685,067
- Total Giving: $2,007,225
- Total Revenues: $7,025,964 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $4,628,261 (2023)
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,499,412 | $4,685,067 | $2,372,122 |
| Revenue | $159,210 | $7,025,964 | $14,367 |
| Expenses | $2,414,360 | $4,628,261 | $6,520,444 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $159,210 | $315,288 | $14,367 |
| 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
116 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Forgotten Harvest ($152,500), Rocket Giving Foundation ($150,000), Brilliant Detroit ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASCENSION PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX | PREGNANCY AND INFANT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | $50,000 |
| ASCENSION ST JOHN HOSPITAL DALLAS, TX | IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HIGH-NEED AREAS | $75,000 |
| BASBLUE DETROIT, MI | HEALTHY EATING AND WELLNESS FOR TRANSFERRED AND VUNERABLE POPULATIONS | $105,000 |
| BLACK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT DETROIT, MI | PREGNANCY AND INFANT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | $75,000 |
| BRILLIANT DETROIT DETROIT, MI | PREGNANCY AND INFANT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | $125,000 |
| BULK SPACE DETROIT, MI | IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HIGH-NEED AREAS | $25,000 |
| DETROIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECT DETROIT, MI | IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HIGH-NEED AREAS | $125,000 |
| FORGOTTEN HARVEST OAK PARK, MI | HEALTHY EATING AND WELLNESS FOR TRANSFERRED AND VUNERABLE POPULATIONS | $152,500 |
| GARY BURNSTEIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC PONTIAC, MI | PROVIDING ACCESS TO CARE/WELLNESS PROGRAMS | $76,219 |
| HANNAN CENTER DETROIT, MI | PROVIDING ACCESS TO CARE/WELLNESS PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Shannon Wilson — Executive Director of the Priority Health Total Health Foundation
Nicholas Gates — Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS BAKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $56,000 |
| RUBY COLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $56,000 |
| ELIZABETH PRATCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $56,000 |
| KRISTA POOLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $56,000 |
| SHANNON WILSON | CHAIR & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JASPERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY MCCOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PRAVEEN THADANI | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NICK GATES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SARA MCGLYNN | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEREMY BRIEVE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In May 2025, the foundation announced a grant round totaling nearly $800,000 to 11 nonprofits in Southeast Michigan. Key initiatives funded include:
Priority Health Total Health Foundation winter 2025 grants**Brightmoor Connection:** Creating a 23-bed women's transitional housing center for women and children experiencing housing crises, targeting working women who struggle with basic necessities
**Autism Alliance of Michigan:** Providing wearable GPS devices to low-income families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder prone to wandering, plus first responder safety training
Additional grants addressing food insecurity, children's safety, maternal and infant health outcomes, and opportunities for urban youth
Priority Health Total Health Foundation winter 2025 grantsThe foundation emphasizes partnership with grassroots organizations that understand Detroit's community needs and are committed to serving underserved populations.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Priority Health Total Health Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To promote and support healthcare within the Detroit market by: • Establishing programs to improve the health and lives of people living in high-need areas • Providing care management, addressing social health determinants, and solving transportation issues for transferred and vulnerable populations • Developing programs for the education of pregnant women regarding prenatal and preventative care • Establishing programs related to healthy eating and wellness for transferred and vul…
How do I apply for a grant from Priority Health Total Health Foundation?
**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $15,000 to $500,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** In May 2025, the foundation announced nearly $800,000 in grants to 11 nonprofits addressing housing insecurity, food insecurity, autism support, maternal and infant health, and youth opportunities. Notable recent grants include: • Brightmoor Connection: $500,000 for healthy eating and wellness programs for transferred and vulnerable populations • Wayne State University / The Board of Governors: $401,736 f…
Where does Priority Health Total Health Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Detroit and Southeast Michigan, with some activity in Texas according to financial data.
What size grants does Priority Health Total Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Priority Health Total Health Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Priority Health Total Health Foundation's EIN?
Priority Health Total Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2310771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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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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