The Valley Hospital Association Inc., operating as the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF), is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1948 in Alaska. Based in Wasilla, the organization provides financial support and strategic assistance to nonprofit organizations addressing health-related problems in the Mat-Su Borough.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$435.1M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$21.5M
+53.1% YoY
Grant Count
127
+22.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$169K
+25.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Mat-Su Health Foundation provides financial support for 501(c)(3) organizations offering services and practical solutions to health-related problems impacting citizens of the Mat-Su Borough.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Aging and senior services
- Assisted living facilities
- Supportive housing and shelters
- Women's shelters
- Library services
- Health-related nonprofit support across Alaska
Grantmaking
The organization operates multiple grant programs:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Mat-Su Health Foundation focuses its grantmaking on the Mat-Su Borough in Alaska, with some support extending to broader Alaska nonprofit organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $398,343,020
- Total revenues: $59,626,200
- Total expenses: $26,660,762
- Number of employees: 34
Historical assets: $435,122,042
Total giving: $24,437,734
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $435,122,042 | $398,343,020 | $341,754,733 |
| Revenue | $57,147,246 | $59,626,200 | $72,860,061 |
| Expenses | $36,452,733 | $26,660,762 | $25,131,404 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,643,597 | $6,605,248 | $6,834,963 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Ripley is listed as Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEBRON MCPHAIL | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| LISA WADE | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 10 | — |
| TERI NAMTVEDT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 10 | — |
| TAMMY BRUCE | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MARISA CHUD | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| RAELYNN DANIELOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| DR BARB DOTY | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| GREG JONES | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| KEITH KEHOE | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| SAMMYE POKRYFKI | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| LISA SMAYDA | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/24) | 10 | — |
| HILARY STARK | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| DAVID ELLER | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| WILLIAM ROSS NEWCOMBE | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| ELIZABETH RIPLEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $317,933 |
| WILLIAM BILL FINLEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $220,114 |
| ESTHER PITTS | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $178,257 |
| KESHA CLINKSCALE | CHIEF OPPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $177,932 |
| JAMES BECK | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $162,145 |
| VANDANA INGLE | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $135,334 |
| RAY MICHAELSON | PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $132,701 |
| EIZABETH LARSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,138 |
| EVIE SHIELDS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $126,051 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Mat-Su Health Foundation released its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, combining quantitative data with community input to identify six health priorities representing interconnected conditions influencing health and quality of life in the Mat-Su.
MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION IN ...The foundation launched Mat-Su Measures, a health data dashboard providing Mat-Su residents with diverse health statistics specific to the region.
MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION IN ...The organization announced a landmark $1.69 million grant to sustain school nursing services and protect student access to care.
The foundation offers vocational scholarships to help individuals pay for vocational training and certificate programs in health and human services career fields.
MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION IN ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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