The Health Foundation of Central Massach
The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is a public charity based in Worcester, Massachusetts. It funds nonprofit and other eligible organizations working to improve the health of people who live or work in Central Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and unmet needs.
Key facts about The Health Foundation of Central Massach
In short: The Health Foundation of Central Massach gave $2.8M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $122K), mostly in Massachusetts. 78% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 04-2633274
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,797,120
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $121,614
- Median grant
- $109,041
- New grantees (estimate)
- 78% first-time grantees (18 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $89,959,973
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$90.0M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+1.8% YoY
Grant Count
23
+43.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$122K
-29.2% YoY
Is The Health Foundation of Central Massach open to new grantees?
78%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 23 grantees (78%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $106K; repeat grants $177K. How we count
Medians: $98K first-time, $124K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health of people who live or work in Central Massachusetts, particularly vulnerable populations and people facing unmet needs. It uses “health” broadly, including social determinants of health, and seeks to address inequities associated with racial, social, and economic factors.
Its grants support both discrete projects to build organizational capacity and collaborative projects intended to address complex community-identified health issues through integrated strategies. Examples from 2024 include a rural transportation project, a private well program, childcare initiatives, medically tailored food, and oral health resources.
The Foundation’s 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation describes its mission as the economic improvement of the Quaboag Valley. RCAP Solutions says it provides technical assistance and training to low-income rural communities on drinking water and waste-disposal facilities. Community Servings describes its work as providing medically tailored meals and groceries to people who are chronically or critically ill and their families. African Community Education says it provides transitional education support to immigrants and refugees of African origin.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 23 grants totaling $2,797,120. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $375,000, with a median grant of $109,041. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Its two primary grantmaking programs are the Activation Fund and the Synergy Initiative. The Activation Fund supports discrete, one-year projects to help organizations build capacity and effectiveness. Requests generally range from $50,000 to $125,000; eligible examples include capital or equipment projects, one-time professional development, and planning or initial implementation costs when future sustainability funding is identified. The Foundation’s Activation Fund page says the 2026 grants have been announced and there are no open opportunities at this time.
The Synergy Initiative supports collaborative projects addressing complex health issues identified by communities, using integrated strategies aimed at systems or policy change. Funding is typically provided over four to five years, with requests for continuation considered annually; the program’s stated award range is approximately $2 million over multiple years.
The Foundation’s largest reported 2024 grants included $375,000 to Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation for the Quaboag Connector rural transportation project; $300,000 to RCAP Solutions for a private well program; $255,773 to Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for an employer-supported childcare coalition; and $250,000 to Community Servings for “Food Is Medicine for Central MA.”
How to Apply
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Applicants should review the guidelines for an active program cycle. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored programs or coalitions, and government or quasi-government entities. Applicants must be located in the service area or directly serve people who live or work there. The Foundation generally does not consider requests for new organizations’ general operating startup or seed funding, endowments, undesignated fundraising support, event sponsorships, scholarships, recurring operating expenses as the sole grant purpose, or operating deficits or debt. It cannot directly fund individuals, electoral activities, or candidates for public office. Selected applicants must provide evidence of liability insurance coverage, though its cost may be included as an indirect cost.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Health Foundation of Central Massach
Activation Fund
The Health Foundation of Central Massach
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
HFCM: Activation Fund Grant
The Health Foundation of Central Massach
Amount
US $50,000 - US $125,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Synergy Initiative
The Health Foundation of Central Massach
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s service area consists of 81 Central Massachusetts communities: the 60 cities and towns of Worcester County and 21 contiguous communities. Applicants must be located in the service area or provide programs or services directly benefiting people who live or work there. The 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2021) to $3.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation ($375K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 117 (38%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation Ware, MA | Quaboag Connector: Developing a Model for Rural Transportation | $375,000 |
| Rcap Solutions Worcester, MA | Private Well Program to Protect Public Health | $300,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Fitchburg, MA | North Central Ma Coalition for Employer-Supported Childcare | $255,773 |
| Family Services of Central Massachusetts Worcester, MA | Family Childcare Success Project | $254,908 |
| Community Servings Jamaica Plain, MA | Food Is Medicine for Central MA | $250,000 |
| Clark University Worcester, MA | Southbridge Cares | $249,994 |
| African Community Education Worcester, MA | Kitchen Renovation | $125,000 |
| Center of Hope Foundation Southbridge, MA | Center of hope day habilitation program (COHDH) improvement project | $125,000 |
| Worcester Rise for Health Worcester, MA | Developing trauma-informed maternity care space for newly-arrived refugees and immigrants | $125,000 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA | Providing Oral Health Resources for Worcester County Residents | $124,254 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,959,973 | $6,967,380 | $4,301,726 | $2,797,120 | 23 |
| 2023 | $87,636,709 | $4,956,821 | $4,143,979 | $2,747,452 | 16 |
| 2022 | $82,115,995 | $4,974,658 | $5,268,117 | $3,394,962 | 21 |
The Foundation’s 2024 filing describes grant contracts that specify deliverables, payment, and reporting requirements. It says project process evaluation reports are typically submitted midway through the contract year, with a project summary report due about two months after the contract ends. Multi-year grantees meet with Foundation staff quarterly; Activation Fund grantees meet once during the grant contract.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $89,959,973 | $87,636,709 | $82,115,995 |
| Revenue | $6,967,380 | $4,956,821 | $4,974,658 |
| Expenses | $4,301,726 | $4,143,979 | $5,268,117 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,740,192 | $4,683,671 | $4,314,194 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amie Shei, PhD, as president and CEO; Jennie Blake as vice president of programs; Michelle L. Ewing as director of finance and administration; and Daniel Germain as grants and operations manager. Listed board officers and directors include Dennis M. Dimitri, MD, FAAFP, chairman; Timothy M. Bibaud, JD, immediate past chair; Randall V. Becker, CPA, MBA, treasurer; Sejal M. Daga, MD, FAAFP, secretary; Christie L. Hager, JD, MPH; and Paula A. Aiello, CPA.
The Health Foundation of Central Massach is led by Amie Shei PhD, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amie Shei PhD
President & CEO
Vice President of Programs → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Dennis M. Dimitri Md Faafp
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle L. Ewing
Director of Finance & Administrator
Controller → Director of Finance & Administration, 2023
Director of Finance & Administration → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Alex Corrales C-Phm
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole M. Steen Msa
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Michael Grenon Cima
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane E. Gould Licsw
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Lee MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay F. Greenfield MBA
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula A. Aiello CPA
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soloe M. Dennis Ms Mep
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennie Blake
Vice President Programs
Senior Program Officer → Vice President Programs, 2023
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $152K (2024)
Daniel Germain
Grants & Operation Manag
Grants & Operation Manager → Grants & Operation Manag, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Christie L. Hager JD MPH
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall V. Becker CPA MBA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sejal M. Daga Md Faafp
Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2023
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Bibaud JD
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Gisela Velez MD MPH (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Carolyn S. Langer MD JD MPH (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Francis M. Saba Mhsa (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Janice B. Yost EdD (2020–2022) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Kathleen Mills (2022) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Barent W. Walsh PhD (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Alberto Jf Cardellephd MPH (2020) — Director
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 $288K, to Amie Shei PHD (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 446 Main Street 20Th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 438-0009
Website: https://thfcm.org
Frequently asked questions about The Health Foundation of Central Massach
How much does The Health Foundation of Central Massach give each year?
The Health Foundation of Central Massach gave $2.8M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 16 grants.
What is The Health Foundation of Central Massach's typical grant size?
The Health Foundation of Central Massach's median grant in 2024 was $109,041, and its average grant was $121,614, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massach that year got $106K on average.
Where does The Health Foundation of Central Massach give grants?
The Health Foundation of Central Massach gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (12 grants) and Southbridge, MA (2 grants).
Does The Health Foundation of Central Massach give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Health Foundation of Central Massach's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Health Foundation of Central Massach's largest grantees?
The Health Foundation of Central Massach's largest 2024 grantees include Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation ($375,000), Rcap Solutions ($300,000) and Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts ($255,773), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Health Foundation of Central Massach?
The Health Foundation of Central Massach reported $90.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What does The Health Foundation of Central Massach fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health of people who live or work in Central Massachusetts, particularly vulnerable populations and people facing unmet needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massach?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Health Foundation of Central Massach's EIN?
The Health Foundation of Central Massach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2633274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Health Foundation of Central Massach 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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