United Health Foundation Inc
United Health Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation formed to provide support to United Hospital Center, Inc. UHC to improve health status for the residents of North Central West Virginia through contributions and exempt activities.
United Health Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: United Health Foundation Inc gave $363K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $121K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $363,384
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $121,128
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $15,775,314
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Health Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Virginia University Foundation Inc ($228K). Together the top 3 received $363K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Health Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 139% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2022) to $363K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc Morgantown, WV | Hospice Garden | $228,384 |
| Healthy Harrison Inc Bridgeport, WV | Healthcare | $125,000 |
| United Way of Harrison County Clarksburg, WV | Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,775,314 | $945,578 | $919,983 | $363,384 | 3 | $638,072 |
| 2023 | $15,168,188 | $604,140 | $798,626 | $355,000 | 3 | $440,222 |
| 2022 | $15,131,796 | $787,147 | $567,211 | $120,000 | 2 | $554,255 |
| 2021 | $15,903,108 | $1,207,127 | $871,409 | $152,166 | 4 | $973,206 |
| 2020 | $13,803,594 | $549,314 | $738,933 | $179,368 | 3 | $318,027 |
About United Health Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bridgeport, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $363K. Net investment income was $638K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Health Foundation Inc is led by David Hess, President & CEO - Non-Voting since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Hess
President & CEO - Non-Voting
President, CEO - Non-Voting & June - December → President & CEO - Non-Voting, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Jenkins
Director & Chairman
Director → Director & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Thrush
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manzur Momen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chark Sinsel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah McNeely
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Malfregeot
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Arnold
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lopez
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Stout
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rutkowski
Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President of Finance - Non-Voting
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Greg Hadjis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Tillman (2020–2022) — President, CEO - Non-Voting & Jan - June
- Former: Tanya Sutton (2020–2022) — Director & Chairman
- Former: Tom Bush (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Gallo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Rogers (2020) — Director
- Former: ML Quinn (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Aman Jr. (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.
Frequently asked questions about United Health Foundation Inc
How much does United Health Foundation Inc give each year?
United Health Foundation Inc gave $363K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $355K across 3 grants.
What is United Health Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
United Health Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $121,128, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Health Foundation Inc give grants?
United Health Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does United Health Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on United Health Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is United Health Foundation Inc?
United Health Foundation Inc reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $946K.
What is United Health Foundation Inc?
United Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bridgeport, WV. It holds $15.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is United Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
United Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0621706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
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 14, 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 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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