The Health Care Foundation
The Health Care Foundation is a public charity based in Longview, Washington. It distributes grants to local nonprofits for projects and equipment related to physical and mental health.
The Health Care Foundation at a glance
In short: The Health Care Foundation gave $518K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $65K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $518,394
- +21.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $64,799
- +97.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $57,524
- Total assets
- $9,954,033
- +4.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Health Care Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 308, Longview, WA 98632
Phone: (360) 423-3591
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Health Care Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cowlitz Free Clinic ($130K). Together the top 8 received $518K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 62 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in Oregon. Listed Washington recipients included organizations in Longview, Kelso, and Vancouver; the listed Oregon recipient, United Way of Columbia County, was in Rainier.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Health Care Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2021) to $669K (2022). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz Free Clinic Longview, WA | Dental/Medical Clinics | $130,000 |
| Lower Columbia Cap Longview, WA | Affordable Housing | $104,365 |
| Fish of Cowlitz County Longview, WA | Emergency Care/Food | $79,069 |
| Community Health Partners Longview, WA | Clinics/Medicne | $60,000 |
| Peacehealth Vancouver, WA | 2025/2026 Support | $55,048 |
| Youth & Family Link Longview, WA | Purchase Van | $40,000 |
| Emergency Support Shelter Longview, WA | Shelter Fire System | $29,912 |
| Children's Discovery Museum Kelso, WA | 2025 Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,954,033 | $397,332 | $636,197 | $518,394 | 8 | $261,332 |
| 2025 | $9,570,856 | $296,324 | $511,600 | $426,669 | 13 | $211,924 |
| 2024 | $8,902,287 | $577,501 | $606,069 | $526,268 | 14 | $416,384 |
| 2023 | $8,285,236 | $284,121 | $551,239 | $459,391 | 12 | $203,320 |
| 2022 | $7,890,973 | $758,881 | $742,554 | $669,419 | 15 | $507,917 |
| 2021 | $9,580,055 | $368,141 | $360,681 | $291,100 | 9 | $298,141 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission as “distributing grants to local nonprofits for worthy projects.” Its program descriptions specify support for physical and mental health projects and equipment through unconditional and challenge grants.
Among its 2025 grantees, Community Health Partners describes its mission as promoting health for residents of Southwest Washington and Oregon. PeaceHealth says it promotes personal and community health, relieves pain and suffering, and provides care. HEVIN describes its mission as connecting the community with veterans in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $426,669. Grant amounts ranged from $7,319 to $100,000, with a median of $20,551. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 8 grants totaling $518,394.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 to Community Health Partners for operations; $60,000 to Fish of Cowlitz County for equipment; $60,000 to Community Health Partners for dentures; $50,000 to PeaceHealth for a St. John linear accelerator; and $30,000 to Lion’s Sight & Hearing Foundation for vision and hearing care. Other listed grants included $30,000 to Children’s Justice & Advocacy Center for support, $20,551 to Cowlitz Fire & Rescue for powered stair chairs, and $13,000 to HEVIN for wheelchair ramps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Philbrook as president, Judy Bailey as vice president, and Sherry Tinoco as secretary/treasurer. It lists Jocelyn Watters, Dave Spurgeon, Ron Marshall, Max Anderson, Katie Gerson, Andrew Hamilton, and Carole Harrison as board members.
The Health Care Foundation is led by Mary Jane Melink, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mary Jane Melink
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $29K (2026)
Maryalice Wallis
Executive Director
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
$11K (2026)
John Philbrook
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Spurgeon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Marshall
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Harrison
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Paul
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Gerson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Lawton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andre Stephankowsky
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Hamilton
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dian Cooper
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Bailey
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Haas
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherrie Tinoco
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jocelyn Watters (2021–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Bailey (2021–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Sherry Tinoco (2021–2025) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Andrew Hamilton (2023–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Vonda McFadden (2023–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Goodman (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Hale (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Zimmerman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Vernon Pickett (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $29K, to Mary Jane Melink (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Health Care Foundation
How much does The Health Care Foundation give each year?
The Health Care Foundation gave $518K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $427K across 13 grants.
What is The Health Care Foundation's typical grant size?
The Health Care Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $57,524, and its average grant was $64,799, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Health Care Foundation give grants?
The Health Care Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, WA (6 grants).
Does The Health Care Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Health Care Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Health Care Foundation's largest grantees?
The Health Care Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Cowlitz Free Clinic ($130,000), Lower Columbia Cap ($104,365) and Fish of Cowlitz County ($79,069), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Health Care Foundation?
The Health Care Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $397K.
What does The Health Care Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission as “distributing grants to local nonprofits for worthy projects.” Its program descriptions specify support for physical and mental health projects and equipment through unconditional and challenge grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Health Care Foundation?
The Health Care Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thehealthcarefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Health Care Foundation's EIN?
The Health Care Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1278991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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