The Health Foundation of Greater
The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It supports health-related projects and organizations serving Indiana’s most vulnerable citizens, with a stated vision of championing the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in Indiana, with special focus on the HIV/AIDS community.
The Health Foundation of Greater at a glance
In short: The Health Foundation of Greater gave $3.6M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Indiana. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,646,504
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,961
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,250
- Total assets
- $10,674,662
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Health Foundation of Greater
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Its 2024 filing says prospective grantees can inquire by phone or letter about proposals, followed by a meeting to discuss details and additional information needed. The filing lists a brief project summary, a narrative describing procedures, personnel, outcomes, and monitoring, an IRS determination letter, a detailed budget, governing-body authorization, and a list of governing-body members and key program personnel as essential proposal materials. It says the board evaluates proposals based on community impact and usefulness, ability to fulfill the need, feasibility, soundness of implementation, and long-term financing. Additional information, such as site visits or interviews, may be required. Funds must be used as proposed; they cannot be held to generate investment income, and unspent amounts must be returned. **Deadline:** Prospective grantees must inquire with the foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: The Health Foundation Of Greater In
Mailing address: 429 E Vermont Street Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 630-1805
Email: info@thfgi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Health Foundation of Greater funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Damien Center ($637K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 160 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 6% to recipients in Kentucky; the listed share for North Carolina was 0%. The foundation’s stated vision focuses on vulnerable populations in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Health Foundation of Greater open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 38 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $114K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $49K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 386% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $751K (2021) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Damien Center Indianapolis, IN | Promote Wellness | $636,632 |
| Iu Health Positive Link Bloomington, IN | Promote Wellness | $573,480 |
| ALMOST4MINDS Indianapolis, IN | Promote Wellness | $489,136 |
| Step-up Inc Indianapolis, IN | Promote Wellness | $303,134 |
| Matthew 25 Henderson, KY | Promote Wellness | $204,691 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Promote Wellness | $164,752 |
| Aspire Indiana Noblesville, IN | Promote Wellness | $151,705 |
| Ne in Positive Resource Connection Fort Wayne, IN | Promote Wellness | $146,204 |
| Imani and Unidad Inc South Bend, IN | Promote Wellness | $133,438 |
| AIDS Ministriesaids Assist South Bend, IN | Promote Wellness | $94,510 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,674,662 | $5,239,205 | $6,125,819 | $3,646,504 | 38 | $6,057,217 | $370,695 | $466,635 |
| 2023 | $11,395,530 | $4,243,550 | $5,484,785 | $3,514,419 | 39 | $5,423,762 | $167,596 | $441,602 |
| 2022 | $11,425,330 | $1,625,542 | $2,586,731 | $1,143,968 | 27 | $2,514,155 | $184,509 | $493,928 |
| 2021 | $13,159,401 | $2,771,921 | $2,717,860 | $750,823 | 31 | $2,753,880 | $834,671 | $543,955 |
| 2020 | $12,801,020 | $2,535,597 | $3,016,751 | $982,709 | 25 | — | $1,158,107 | $430,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Health Foundation of Greater reported a distributable amount of $467K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for health-related projects and organizations that serve Indiana’s most vulnerable citizens. Its stated values include community focus, valuing input from people with lived experience, partnership, and responsiveness.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions describe work in HIV care and services, wellness, health equity, social and behavioral health, harm reduction, and access to comprehensive health care. For example, the Damien Center describes its mission as providing comprehensive health care, education, and services for people living with or at risk for HIV. Connection Cafe describes its mission as providing a welcoming environment and harm reduction services for people on their recovery journeys. Healthlinc says it provides comprehensive health care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $3,646,504. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $636,632, with a median of $31,250. The largest awards included $636,632 to the Damien Center, $573,480 to IU Health Positive Link, $489,136 to Almost4minds, $303,134 to Step-Up Inc., and $204,691 to Matthew 25. The stated purpose for these grants was “promote wellness.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Grisell as president and CEO; Sean Obermeyer as chair; Gloria King as vice chair; and Ryan Cromer as secretary/treasurer. Trustees listed are Michael Butler, Samir Gupta MD, Matthew Holley, Joyce Hertko, Jon Markee, and Michelle McBroom.
The Health Foundation of Greater is led by Jason Grisell, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Grisell
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $181K (2024)
Sean Obermeyer
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Jacklin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Markee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Butler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle McBroom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schmid
Trustee
Vice Chair → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Summers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samir Gupta MD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Holley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Theriac
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Hertko
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria King
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Cromer
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Derek Summers (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Derrick Thereiac (2023) — Trustee
- Former: James Spain (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ninya Bostic (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Peter Slaymaker (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Vielee (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Christian Smeltzer (2020) — Trustee
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 $181K, to Jason Grisell (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Health Foundation of Greater
How much does The Health Foundation of Greater give each year?
The Health Foundation of Greater gave $3.6M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 39 grants.
What is The Health Foundation of Greater's typical grant size?
The Health Foundation of Greater's median grant in 2024 was $31,250, and its average grant was $95,961, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Health Foundation of Greater that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Health Foundation of Greater give grants?
The Health Foundation of Greater gives mostly in Indiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (19 grants), Bloomington, IN (3 grants), South Bend, IN (2 grants) and Jeffersonville, IN (2 grants).
Does The Health Foundation of Greater give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The Health Foundation of Greater's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Wellness" (38 grants).
Who are The Health Foundation of Greater's largest grantees?
The Health Foundation of Greater's largest 2024 grantees include The Damien Center ($636,632), Iu Health Positive Link ($573,480) and ALMOST4MINDS ($489,136), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Health Foundation of Greater?
The Health Foundation of Greater reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $467K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Health Foundation of Greater fund?
The foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for health-related projects and organizations that serve Indiana’s most vulnerable citizens. Its stated values include community focus, valuing input from people with lived experience, partnership, and responsiveness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Health Foundation of Greater?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Health Foundation of Greater's EIN?
The Health Foundation of Greater's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6203550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Health Foundation of Greater 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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