The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc is a public charity based in Hazard, Kentucky. Founded in 2006, it serves as the philanthropic arm of Appalachian Regional Healthcare and supports healthcare, education, and community involvement in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia through philanthropy and fundraising.
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc at a glance
In short: The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc gave $325K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,388
- +71.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,693
- -42.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,664,439
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its Community Grant Program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted by eligible organizations or government agencies serving the stated region.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Airport Gardens Road, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: (606) 439-6900
Website: https://arh.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc
Who The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc ($154K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 2% to recipients in Texas. The program description says proposals outside the service area may be considered if they provide direct services to residents of Eastern Kentucky or Southern West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $521K (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $325K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc Lexington, KY | Program Support | $153,600 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank Lexington, KY | Program Support | $37,500 |
| Betty's Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation Georgetown, KY | Program Support | $16,643 |
| Coap Inc Harlan, KY | Program Support | $12,645 |
| Floyd Co Board of Education Eastern, KY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Hazard Independent School District Hazard, KY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Knott Co Board of Education Hindman, KY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Breathitt Co Board of Education Jackson, KY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Letcher Co Board of Education Whitesburg, KY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Leslie Co Board of Education Hyden, KY | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,664,439 | $1,940,158 | $999,432 | $325,388 | 15 | $419,579 |
| 2024 | $4,702,144 | $694,539 | $897,878 | $189,500 | 5 | $243,626 |
| 2023 | $4,844,381 | $2,660,178 | $1,518,170 | $20,000 | 2 | $181,123 |
| 2022 | $3,645,505 | $254,036 | $212,143 | $10,000 | 1 | $53,207 |
| 2021 | $3,488,677 | $298,780 | $215,631 | $4,415 | Total only | $51,125 |
| 2020 | $3,366,039 | $299,333 | $649,053 | $521,000 | 4 | $54,361 |
| 2019 | $3,675,826 | $387,853 | $147,791 | $23,500 | 4 | $71,748 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to further healthcare, education, and community involvement in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia through philanthropy and fundraising for Appalachian Regional Healthcare.
Its 2025 grants included program support for Appalachian Regional Healthcare and God’s Pantry Food Bank. The food bank describes its mission as reducing hunger by working together to feed Kentucky communities. Other recipients included COAP Inc, which says it provides affordable, safe, energy-efficient housing to moderate-, low-, and very low-income families and individuals in three Kentucky counties, and school districts in Eastern Kentucky. The foundation also supported organizations whose stated missions include helping children at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital and coordinating investigation and treatment services for serious child abuse cases in the Bluegrass Region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $325,388. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $153,600, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported awards were $153,600 to Appalachian Regional Healthcare and $37,500 to God’s Pantry Food Bank, both for program support. Other reported grants included $16,643 to Betty’s Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation and $12,645 to COAP Inc. Multiple school districts in Eastern Kentucky received $10,000 each.
The foundation’s Community Grant Program accepts applications on a continuous, rolling basis from eligible nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving Eastern Kentucky or Southern West Virginia. The website states that awards will not exceed $5,000. Applicants must demonstrate a sound plan to improve health and well-being, measurable project goals, coordination with other organizations, and realistic planning and management. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a); agencies may submit one application per year, and organizations that have received a grant must wait five years to reapply. Programs outside the stated service areas may be considered if they directly serve residents within them.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hollie P. Harris as an ARH representative; Angela Bailey as executive director; Jenna Hall as treasurer; and Christi Lee as secretary. It also lists Betsy Clemons, Greg Couch, Randy Evans, Angie Hatton, and Jay Shoffner as board members.
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc is led by Angela Bailey, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela Bailey
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Clemons
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Couch
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Shoffner
Board Member
Board Member → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hollie P. Harris
Arh Representative
President → Arh Representative, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Hatton
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christi Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Hall
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Evans
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Danny Harris (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Duanne Thompson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Houck (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jean Hale (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Haynes (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Grossman (2019–2021) — President · Filing note: Thru 521
- Former: Leslie Combs (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Russell Bentley (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Trigg Mitchell (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Pauley (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Doug Hensley (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Hensley (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Df Mock (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Hollon (2019) — Chairman
- Former: John Snodsmith (2019) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Johnie Mason III (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rick King (2019) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc
How much does The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc give each year?
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc gave $325K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $190K across 5 grants.
What is The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc's typical grant size?
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,693, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc give grants?
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (4 grants) and Hazard, KY (2 grants).
Does The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (15 grants).
Who are The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc's largest grantees?
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc ($153,600), God's Pantry Food Bank ($37,500) and Betty's Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation ($16,643), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc?
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to further healthcare, education, and community involvement in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia through philanthropy and fundraising for Appalachian Regional Healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its Community Grant Program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc's EIN?
The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4840007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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