Health Forward Foundation: Event Sponsorship Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Non profit organizations are eligible for event sponsorships.
- Groups of organizations such as coalitions or collaboratives are also eligible to apply, but only one organization may receive a sponsorship.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Health Forward does not sponsor: capital campaignspolitical campaignsruns/walkscampssporting eventshealth fairs.
Overview
The Health Forward Foundation offers event sponsorships to non-profit organizations that promote health equity and community well-being. Focusing on initiatives that foster racial equity and economic justice, the foundation prioritizes educational events and advocacy efforts within its region. Sponsorships support activities that align with their mission while ensuring that only specific types of fundraisers are considered. This commitment enriches community partnerships and strengthens the impact of local organizations.
Event sponsorship request
Health Forward Foundation dedicates a limited amount of funds each year to sponsor select events that further our mission and advances health equity.
Eligibility
Non profit organizations are eligible for event sponsorships. Groups of organizations such as coalitions or collaboratives are also eligible to apply, but only one organization may receive a sponsorship.
Ineligibility
Health Forward does not sponsor: capital campaignspolitical campaignsruns/walkscampssporting eventshealth fairs.
What Health Forward Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 169
- Total given
- $26.4M
- Median grant
- $100K
- Range
- $10K–$800K
- By dollars: Missouri 71%, Kansas 28%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, KS; St. Louis, MO.
- 5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Kansas City Care Health Center (KC Care) · Kansas City, MO
2024 people funding
$800K
Swope Health Services · Kansas City, MO
People funding - 2024
$800K
Truman Medical Center (DBA University Health) Charitable Foundation · Kansas City, MO
2024 people funding
$750K
Turner House Clinic Inc DBA Vibrant Health · Kansas City, KS
Vibrant health: community anchor & trusted connector
$750K
Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services Inc · Kansas City, MO
Homeready: turning visions into keys
$650K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Health disparities
- Diversity
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