The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $562K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $342K.
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare at a glance
In short: The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare gave $342K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $68K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $342,350
- -8.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $68,470
- -8.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $562,151
- -39.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Healthcare Ready ($187K). Together the top 5 received $342K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $342K (2022) to $379K (2020). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Ready Washington, DC | Supporting Disaster Preparedness & Resilience | $187,100 |
| American Academy of Home Care Medicine Chicago, IL | 2021 Grant | $72,000 |
| National Hispanic Health Foundation Washington, DC | Health Literacy Project | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura Camarillo, CA | 2021 Grant | $30,000 |
| Grantmakers In Health Washington, DC | Funding Partner | $3,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $562,151 | $36 | $360,551 | $342,350 | 5 | $356,450 | $30,204 |
| 2021 | $922,666 | $1,000,037 | $387,328 | $374,000 | 5 | — | $38,934 |
| 2020 | $289,396 | $953,464 | $803,673 | $378,706 | 5 | — | $26,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare is led by Kathy Bradley-Wells, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kathy Bradley-Wells
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary Hobbs
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J Godar
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin B Fisher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria A Wilder M D
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate N Casso
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mark Eggert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James E Snyder III (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Christopher Isaak (2020) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare
How much does The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare give each year?
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare gave $342K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $374K across 5 grants.
What is The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare's typical grant size?
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare's median grant in 2022 was $50,000, and its average grant was $68,470, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare give grants?
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare's largest grantees?
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare's largest 2022 grantees include Healthcare Ready ($187,100), American Academy of Home Care Medicine ($72,000) and National Hispanic Health Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare?
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare reported $562K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare's EIN?
The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1516497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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