The REACH Healthcare Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to improving access and quality of healthcare for poor and medically underserved individuals through financial support of programs and initiatives. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, the foundation operates with a staff of 8 employees and maintains a regional focus across a six-county service area encompassing Allen, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas, and Cass, Jackson, and Lafayette counties in Missouri.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$153.1M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+2.9% YoY
Grant Count
68
+17.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
-12.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: For all people in our communities to achieve equitable health outcomes.
Mission: To advance health equity through coverage and care for underserved people in our region.
Core Tenet: Quality healthcare and coverage is a human right.
Primary Funding Areas
Since inception, REACH funding has focused on three core areas:
- Oral Health
- Mental Health
- Safety Net Health Services
The foundation also invests in public policy and advocacy, and special initiatives including patient-centered medical home models, cultural competency, and rural health.
Program Areas
The foundation structures its grantmaking around three outcome investment categories:
Bridge the Coverage Divide: Outcome investment grants that expand access to Medicaid and other publicly funded health and human services. In 2023, 25 bridge the coverage grants were awarded.
Strengthen the Safety Net: Outcome investment grants awarded to strengthen the safety net and expand its capacity to provide quality, whole-person care. This program area includes core operating support for organizations determined to be essential contributors to the region's health care safety net system. In 2023, 34 strengthen the safety net grants were awarded.
Close the Health Equity Gap: Outcome investment grants that advance health equity through programs and partnerships that fully engage impacted populations in reducing health disparities. In 2023, 53 close the health equity gap grants were awarded.
The foundation also awards discretionary grants and miscellaneous grants.
Commitment to Racial Equity
The REACH Healthcare Foundation has examined its investments and partnerships through the lens of racial equity. This examination led to the creation of the Centering Black Voices initiative, which aims to increase investments and partnerships with the Black community. The foundation has embraced its responsibility to reparative health philanthropy.
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $5,400 to $302,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a regional focus with a six-county service area:
Kansas: Allen, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties
Missouri: Cass, Jackson, and Lafayette counties
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily in Missouri, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $153,088,343 | 2024 |
| Total Assets | $145,254,821 | 2023 |
| Total Giving | $4,318,573 | 2024 |
| Total Revenue | $8.89M | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $7.5M | 2024 |
| Total Liabilities | $6.27M | 2024 |
| Total Revenues | $808,838 | 2023 |
| Total Expenses | $7,199,591 | 2023 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $153,088,343 | $145,254,821 | $139,263,758 |
| Revenue | $8,890,612 | $808,838 | $3,450,806 |
| Expenses | $7,499,466 | $7,199,591 | $6,562,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,752,726 | $680,861 | $3,336,066 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Reach Healthcare Foundation
Rapid Equity Fund
THE REACH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rapid Equity Fund Grant
THE REACH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
REACH Health Foundation Grants
THE REACH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include KU Endowment obo Center for African American Health ($240,000), Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund ($181,000), HCC Network ($180,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of Kansas Overland Park, KS | Bridge the Coverage Divide | $60,000 |
| AdHoc Group Against Crime Kansas City, MO | Close the Health Equity Gap / Strengthen the Safety Net | $136,000 |
| Alliance for a Healthy Kansas Inc Topeka, KS | Bridge the Coverage Divide | $100,000 |
| Altruism Media Inc Lexington, MO | Bridge the Coverage Divide | $40,000 |
| Archie R-V School District Archie, MO | Close the Health Equity Gap | $25,000 |
| Archie United Methodist Church - David's Cupboard Archie, MO | Discretionary | $6,000 |
| Avenue Of Life Inc Kansas City, MO | Strengthen the Safety Net | $30,000 |
| Beacon Mental Health Kansas City, MO | Strengthen the Safety Net | $10,000 |
| Belton School District 124 Belton, MO | Close the Health Equity Gap | $45,000 |
| BlaqOut Inc Kansas City, MO | Strengthen the Safety Net | $130,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brenda Sharpe serves as President and CEO, a position she has held since 2004. She also serves as a Community Development Advisory Council Member for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (2024-present) and as a Board Member of the Information Network of Kansas, Inc. (2022-present).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUY COLLIER | CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JERMEE JONES | VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JUSTIN RICHTER | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| OCTAVIO ESTRELLA | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PATTI MIKLOS-BOYD | PROGRAM COMM CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANNA SAHLI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CELIA BYERS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DERYL WYNN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DICK WORKS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JENNA ROSE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KATHY WOLFE MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KEVIN KLAMM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LYNETTE SPARKMAN-BARNES | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MEGAN KNOBLAUCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NICOLE PALMER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHARLA SMITH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TIFFANY GLADDIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRENDA SHARPE | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $341,128 |
| JOANNE YUN | VP FINANCE AND OPERATIONS/CFO | 40 | $245,152 |
| CARLA GIBSON | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $192,653 |
| REBECCA BENAK | DIRECTOR OF GRANTS & OPERATION | 40 | $126,547 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to expand its grantmaking initiatives. The Rapid Equity Fund, a collaborative effort providing resources to local grassroots organizations, is scheduled to return in 2026. Core operating grants have continued to strengthen local organizations through flexible funding, with 17 grants awarded in 2024 and additional grants awarded in 2025 to support local organizations in their missions.
Rapid Equity Fund Grant Opportunity Returns in 2026\_ - REACH HealthcareSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Reach Healthcare Foundation fund?
**Vision:** For all people in our communities to achieve equitable health outcomes. **Mission:** To advance health equity through coverage and care for underserved people in our region. **Core Tenet:** Quality healthcare and coverage is a human right. Since inception, REACH funding has focused on three core areas: • **Oral Health** • **Mental Health** • **Safety Net Health Services** The foundation also invests in public policy and advocacy, and special initiatives including patient-centered me…
How do I apply for a grant from The Reach Healthcare Foundation?
Typical awards range from $5,400 to $302,500. • **Rapid Equity Fund:** A collaborative fund providing resources to local grassroots organizations. The Rapid Equity Fund grant opportunity is scheduled to return in 2026. • **REACH Health Foundation Grants:** General grantmaking program • **Core Operating Grants:** Provides flexible funding to local organizations In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of 112 grants across its three primary program areas (25 bridge the coverage divide grants, 34 s…
Where does The Reach Healthcare Foundation make grants?
The foundation maintains a regional focus with a six-county service area: **Kansas:** Allen, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties **Missouri:** Cass, Jackson, and Lafayette counties The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily in Missouri, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
What size grants does The Reach Healthcare Foundation award?
In 2024, The Reach Healthcare Foundation awarded 68 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Reach Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
The Reach Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0337230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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