Public Health Funders

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Key Funders

Funding Trends for Public Health

We perceive public health as all the work that nonprofits and other advocates conduct to support health reforms that expand access and lower costs. Philanthropic investment in public health reveals a deep interest in this field, one of the largest areas of giving.

While government expenditure dominates public health through efforts such as Medicare and Medicaid, one estimate suggests that roughly 7% of health spending, or about $150 billion annually, derives from philanthropic contributions (National Health Expenditures Accounts data tables). Philanthropy takes a leading role in the public’s health through investments that address communicable diseases, like measles and COVID-19.

Many public health grantmakers address disparities in healthcare with a focus on expanding access to quality healthcare, which includes private and government-subsidized insurance expansion to low-income and vulnerable populations.

Significant private-sector funding in this space includes the Turning Point Initiative, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which supports state and local public health agencies through its capacity-building efforts.

In addition to direct system changes, many foundations focused on public health also examine the social determinants of health, including public safety, housing, education, access to educational, economic and job opportunities. Increasingly, related health funding addresses food and diet as interconnected with childhood obesity; funding toward vaping, an emergent public health concern, has also increased dramatically.

Inside Philanthropy also notes a number of “health conversion” foundations, such as The California Endowment and the California Wellness Foundations, which resulted not from private wealth or corporate generosity, but from financial transactions involving nonprofit healthcare organizations, addressing not just access, but racial inequality and gun violence, issues that not long ago would not have been considered within the same domain as healthcare.

Foundations

AARP FOUNDATION

The philanthropic arm of the over-50 advocacy group takes a rigorous, evidence-based approach to its grantmaking; funding interests in health include food security, nutrition education and prevention of isolation.

ADOBE FOUNDATION

Adobe’s public health grants concentrate on domestic violence, homelessness, food insecurity and families in crisis.

AEGON TRANSAMERICA FOUNDATION

Aegon’s public health and wellness program works in the areas of health education and awareness, nutrition, medical services and disease prevention.

AGUA FUND

The Agua Fund supports programs that help the elderly to age with dignity, as well as those that promote health among Native Americans, in Washington D.C. and nationally.

AINSLIE FOUNDATION

The Ainslie Foundation makes grants in a variety of areas but prioritizes support for education, health, and the environment.

ALBERTSONS COMPANIES FOUNDATION

The foundation’s public health grantmaking supports work in child hunger eradication, nutrition education, and diet-driven healthy lifestyles.

ALLEN FOUNDATION

Its focus is nutrition education, research and training that emphasize connections between diet and health. Allen gives in the U.S. and internationally, with extra consideration for its founder’s home state of Michigan.

AMERICAN HEARING RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The American Hearing Research Foundation supports research related to hearing and balance disorders.

AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of children in the United States. In the public health space, this funder centers on bullying, family conflict, and youth violence.

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

This foundation awards public health grants to foster healthy behaviors in young people. It also gives grants to physician-led free clinics that improve access to healthcare in low-income communities.

AMETEK FOUNDATION

Ametek’s grants for public health predominately support hospitals, clinics, and efforts to increase quality of and access to care.

FRED C. AND KATHERINE B. ANDERSEN FOUNDATION

The Andersen Foundation funds established, large medical institutions in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

ANDERSEN CORPORATE FOUNDATION

Andersen’s grantmaking for public health work to promote “safe and healthy environments” for young people, senior citizens, and people in vulnerable situations. Mental health and wellness, youth health care and dental care, aging and senior care, disaster preparedness, and recreational or educational programs for special-needs individuals are all interests.

ANDERSON-ROGERS FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health grantmaking supports reproductive and abortion rights, as well as access to contraception and sex education.

ANNENBERG FOUNDATION

While it is not a main priority, the Annenberg Foundation does make some gifts to health-related organizations in Southern California and beyond. These grants generally center around access to quality and affordable health care, public accessibility for the disabled, health care for the aging, addiction and alcoholism, child welfare, and chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and AIDS.

AON FOUNDATION

Aon’s giving for public health generally supports regional hospitals, health care access and outreach, and national cancer- and disease-related nonprofits.

ARGOSY FOUNDATION

The Argosy Foundation’s public health grantmaking typically supports organizations working to build healthier local communities, food pantries, and those providing low-cost direct healthcare services.

ARNOLD VENTURES

The Arnold Foundation supports research and other programs relating to the opioid epidemic, reproductive health and access, drug and medical pricing, and general health care access.

ATLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Atlas Family Foundation funds direct services, interventions, educational programs, policy and advocacy for expecting mothers and infants up to three years old in Southern California.

AT&T FOUNDATION

The AT&T Foundation supports public health organizations located within AT&T service regions.

AYRSHIRE FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health giving includes support for hospitals and medical research, as well as to aid low-income, homeless and at-risk youth.

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the international bank, seeks to “address critical issues facing our neighborhoods and communities,” including the support of healthy food access in cities and states where the bank does business.

B.W. BASTIAN FOUNDATION

Bastian’s public health work centers on addressing HIV/AIDS, as well as supporting the LGBTQ community.

BAYER FUND

Bayer’s contribution to public health predominately focuses on the cardiovascular health of the Black community.

BEAUMONT FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

It funds programs that increase access to quality healthcare for underserved populations and satisfy “unmeet health care needs.

BENIFICUS FOUNDATION

The Doerrs, through their foundation, have provided ongoing support to a select few health organizations.

BIOGEN FOUNDATION

Biogen funds organizations in its giving communities that provide basic social needs such as “child hunger, poverty, and social mobility.”

ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Blank Foundation broadly supports a holistic approach to wellness and mental health, promoting programs that offer access to outdoor recreation, physical activity, and suicide prevention, among other interests.

JACOB AND HILDA BLAUSTEIN FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health grants center on the Baltimore region and its residents’ mental health, access to healthcare and environmental health.

BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES

Bloomberg’s Public Health program area funds a wide range of initiatives dedicated to reducing the preventable causes of death throughout the world.

BNSF RAILWAY FOUNDATION

BNSF Railway Foundation concentrates on chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spousal and child abuse, and women and children’s transitional shelters.

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Boston Scientific Foundation’s health funding primarily supports disease prevention and awareness.

OTTO BREMER TRUST

Based in Minnesota, most of Bremer’s grants stay within the state. The trust’s interest in public health is broad, generally focusing on the overall health and well-being of local communities.

BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION

Grants frequently focus on medical research related to glaucoma, macular degeneration and Alzheimer’s.

BROWN FOUNDATION

While the Brown Foundation does not name specific strategies, it broadly supports medical institutions and diseases related organizations.

PETER AND CARMEN LUCIA BUCK FOUNDATION

PCLB supports public and global health through several program areas addressing families, healthy aging, and community services.

HOWARD G. BUFFETT FOUNDATION

Buffett supports public health matters as they relate to food security. Grants focus on agricultural resource development to help smallholder farmers and benefit vulnerable communities.

VIRGINIA WELLINGTON CABOT FOUNDATION

Cabot’s public health grantmaking interests are broad. In the past, it has supported projects that address domestic violence, healthy living, access to healthcare, and emergency shelter organizations.

CAMBIA HEALTH FOUNDATION

The Cambia Health Foundation focuses its public health grantmaking on children’s health, access to healthcare and palliative care.

CAMPHILL FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health grants focus on children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities.

CARDINAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

The Cardinal Health Foundation’s main grantmaking priorities in the public health space include prescription drug misuse, health and wellness in local communities, and helping caregivers improve the overall health and wellbeing of young children.

CARGILL INC.

Cargill’s public health grants focus on food security, food waste, nutrition, and food safety.

E. RHODES AND LEONA B. CARPENTER FOUNDATION

The foundation supports “community health nursing.”

ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION

Casey gives public health grants to projects advancing child welfare, promoting family financial stability, and improving outcomes for juvenile offenders.

MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION

Marguerite Casey Foundation’s public health funding goes mainly toward work in food security, community health and access to health care.

CATERPILLAR FOUNDATION

Continuing with efforts to break the cycle of poverty, Caterpillar’s public health giving goes to food security and affordable housing. Grantseekers do best when they target root causes of poverty.

CATHAY BANK FOUNDATION

The bank’s charitable arm supports health causes in the states where it has a business presence. Areas funded include diabetes, obesity, asthma, fitness and nutrition.

CHANEL FOUNDATION

Chanel’s public health grantmaking focuses on women and their reproductive health, among other concerns.

CHANNEL FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health grants focus on women’s health, particularly those with a disability.

CISCO FOUNDATION

The Cisco Foundation’s public health giving provides grants to meet basic human needs like food, water, shelter, and healthcare in underserved communities.

CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

The CRDF’s public health grantmaking funds research that fosters international collaboration to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases.

COCA-COLA FOUNDATION

When it comes to public health issues, the Coca-Cola Foundation likes water stewardship (national and international) and supporting healthy and active lifestyles. However, it does not address health issues to which it’s corporate products contribute.

NAOMI AND NEHEMIAH COHEN FOUNDATION

NNCF makes grants for public health through multiple grantmaking programs. The Foundation has interests in reproductive health and social justice public health work.

COLLINGWOOD FOUNDATION

Collingwood does not name specific health grantmaking interests in this space, but appears to prefer large, established health institutions rather than grassroots efforts.

COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION

The Colorado Health Foundation gives primarily to school health programs and community nonprofit organizations to expand nutrition and exercise programs. The foundation also supports the ACA.

COMER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Comer’s national public health grants target health issues of injection drug use through syringe exchanges and other measures. For the Chicago area, it also supports home health care models.

COMMONWEALTH FUND

The Commonwealth Fund supports groups that increase access, quality, and efficiency in healthcare systems. The fund focuses on improving health outcomes for vulnerable and marginalized populations.

CRUISE INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

CICF makes grants that support public health to “facilities that provide patient treatment or support services for patients and their families.” The foundation also funds medical research projects for disease prevention.

CVS HEALTH FOUNDATION

The CVS Health Foundation’s public health grants focus on smoking cessation and expanding access to quality health care.

DAMMANN FUND

The Dammann Fund’s public health grantmaking works exclusively in teen parenting, supporting health, housing, counseling, sex education and childcare initiatives for teenage mothers and fathers of young children.

SHELBY CULLOM DAVIS CHARITABLE FUND

Health is a newer area of grantmaking for the Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation and, unlike its other areas of funding, has focused on California.

DE BEAUMONT FOUNDATION

The de Beaumont Foundation supports organizations addressing unmet needs and gaps in the public health space.

SARAH K. DECOIZART PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST

The trust’s public health grantmaking addresses needs, service and education of the blind.

MICHAEL AND SUSAN DELL FOUNDATION

Dell’s health and wellness initiative supports childhood health and wellness across the U.S. This program works broadly in the areas of nutrition, exercise and mental health.

WALT DISNEY COMPANY

Disney’s public health philanthropy focuses on children’s hospitals and wish granting for chronically and terminally ill children.

DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The Dominion Foundation’s public health-related grants focus on meeting basic human needs and improving community vitality in the states in which the company has a presence.

CORNELL DOUGLAS FOUNDATION

This funder’s public health grantmaking overlaps with its environmental work in that it supports organizations that address health issues that are caused or exacerbated by environmental degradation.

MAX AND VICTORIA DREYFUS FOUNDATION

Dreyfus is agnostic about the types of programs it supports—it’s open to any U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization that can make a strong case that Dreyfus support will make a big difference to their public health program.

DORIS DUKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Doris Duke focuses its grantmaking on the healthy development of young children as well as the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

DUKE ENDOWMENT

The Duke Endowment focuses its public health-related grantmaking primarily on child care and healthcare in North and South Carolina.

ELEVANCE HEALTH FOUNDATION

The Elevance Health Foundation (formerly known as the Anthem Foundation) is dedicated to the health and wellness of all Americans and focuses on maternal and infant health, substance abuse, healthy diets, and community and disaster relief.

ENERGY FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health grants are conducted through a climate change lens.

FIDELITY FOUNDATION

Fidelity’s public health-related grants are broad and related to human services.

LELAND FIKES FOUNDATION

The Fikes Foundation’s grantmaking for public health generally centers around reproductive rights and justice.

CHARLES A. FRUEAUFF FOUNDATION

CAFF’s health program supports groups that work towards “improving access to and raising the quality of healthcare for our citizens.”

GANNETT FOUNDATION

Gannett invests in public health projects that serve local communities.

GE FOUNDATION

Public health grants focus on increasing and improving access to healthcare, particularly in underserved communities across the U.S. Also makes grants targeting specific diseases.

GENENTECH FOUNDATION

This foundation’s grants for public health center on health equity, medical education, and other related interests.

GENERAL MILLS FOUNDATION

The General Mills Foundation awards grants to support children’s health and fitness initiatives in the communities in which the General Mills company operates.

GENERAL SERVICE FOUNDATION

Women’s reproductive health and rights, including the right to choose, are the focus here. The main beneficiary populations are women of color, young women, and women with a low income.

GILEAD FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE

Gilead funds public health projects that support medical education and other interests.

LISA AND DOUGLAS GOLDMAN FUND

The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund supports efforts to promote reproductive health and rights in the Bay Area and nationally.

LAUREN CATUZZI GRANDCOLAS FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health funding broadly focuses on pediatric care.

GROUNDSWELL FUND

A large portion of funding addresses women’s reproductive freedom and reproductive health, with grants going to women-led organizations around the country that support high quality care, choice and advocacy. Many of the fund’s grants for women and girls center on reproductive health. Groundswell supports public health through each of its funds.

GROVE FOUNDATION

In public health, Grove supports smaller community-based outfits. Focus is on access to social services, and sexual/reproductive health and rights. Anti-domestic violence also figures.

HANLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Hanley Family Foundation’s public health grantmaking tends to fund organizations and providers involved in addiction services and rehabilitation.

IRVING HARRIS FOUNDATION

This foundation invests in work that supports reproductive health and family planning.

JOHN A. HARTFORD FOUNDATION

The John A. Hartford Foundation awards public health grants to organizations that are changing healthcare delivery systems, lowering costs, and improving outcomes for older adults and their families.

HASBRO CHILDREN’S FUND

Hasbro’s national grantmaking for public health focuses on services for children suffering with chronic illnesses and conditions.

HEARST FOUNDATIONS

Hearst awards grants to improve access to quality healthcare for low-income populations and supports social service groups that are tackling root problems of poverty and pressing social challenges.

HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST

Helmsley’s grants for public health focus on rural communities and New York City.

HEXBERG FOUNDATION

No specific public health grant programs here, but modest sums go to groups that address homelessness, abuse of children and young adults, food insecurity, and domestic abuse.

HIGHMARK FOUNDATION

The Highmark Foundation’s public health grants focus on increased physical activity, improved nutrition, and anti-bullying efforts. Special funding attention is given to childhood obesity and anti-bullying programs.

JEWISH COMMUNAL FUND

The New York-based Jewish Communal Fund supports Jewish religious, cultural, educational and human service-oriented organizations prioritizing the New York City area. The fund also supports higher education and public health in New York and beyond.

W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s public health-related giving revolves around food security and the overall health and well-being of children, as well as studying health disparities and closing those disparity gaps.

KRESGE FOUNDATION

Kresge keeps its public health funding pretty tight, focusing on alleviating urban poverty and reducing healthcare disparities in underserved communities.

KROGER COMPANY FOUNDATION

The Kroger Company Foundation invests in organizations in communities where its corporate sisters Kroger and Kroger brand companies operate.

CHARLES LAFITTE FOUNDATION

This foundation’s public health grants are broad and generally benefit hospitals.

LALOR FOUNDATION

The Lalor Foundation focuses its public health grantmaking on young women’s access to sexual and reproductive health information, including impartial information about contraception and pregnancy termination.

EUGENE M. LANG FOUNDATION

The Eugene M. Lang Foundation funds programs that expand health care access, as well as research into Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, as part of its health and aging grantmaking.

LANGELOTH FOUNDATION

The Langeloth Foundation supports organizations that take a public health approach to ending the cycle of violence at the community level.

LAWRENCE FOUNDATION

Lawrence prefers a broad-approach to its public health grantmaking, and as a result, does not support specific public health concerns. However, it often supports projects that address food insecurity.

LEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION

Most of the foundation’s health grants have supported organizations in Los Angeles.

LEFKOFSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION

Some of Lefkofsky’s medical research grants support large hospitals and hospital systems that provide broad medical care services.

PHILIP AND JANICE LEVIN FOUNDATION

The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation’s largest area of giving is arts and culture. Other grantmaking interests include higher education, health, civic engagement and Jewish causes.

LOEB FAMILY – THIRD POINT FOUNDATION

Run by hedge fund billionaire Daniel S. Loeb and his wife Margaret M. Loeb, this funder gives modestly to a mix of health causes, including reproductive health, wellness, and some traditional disease outfits.

MAINE HEALTH ACCESS FOUNDATION

The Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) centers its grantmaking on promoting access to quality healthcare for uninsured and underserved populations in Maine.

MARCUS FOUNDATION

Marcus’s public health grantmaking food insecurity and systematic challenges associated with hunger.

MAXIMUS FOUNDATION

The MAXIMUS Foundation focuses its public health related grants on access to healthcare in low-income, disadvantaged and marginalized communities.

WILLIM G. MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND

Health Care and Medical Research grantmaking works to mitigate “the effects of smoking, obesity, poor diet, and sedentary habits.”

MEDICA FOUNDATION

Medica’s grantmaking for public health stems from its Early Childhood Health and Rural Health funding programs.

MEDTRONIC FOUNDATION

Medtronic directs its grantmaking toward expanding access to healthcare and chronic disease management in underserved populations both in the U.S. and abroad.

MELVILLE CHARITABLE TRUST

Grants stemming from this program go to organizations that provide healthcare services to homeless and vulnerable people, including agencies that that provide preventative health services at no cost.

GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation awards health-related grants via its Patient Care Program, which strives to make patient and family engagement a reality within the U.S. healthcare system.

MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION

Morgan Stanley’s health grantmaking seeks to provide “children with the building blocks for a healthy future though innovations in pediatric care.”

MS. FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN

The foundation’s public health grantmaking supports organizations that focus on women and Women’s Health, particularly in the areas of women’s reproductive rights, and access to contraception and health care.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

This funder awards grants to support multiple sclerosis studies through research, training, pilot research, commercial funding, patient management/care/rehabilitation research, and health care delivery/policy research.

NEW PROFIT

New Profit’s public health priorities are still emerging. For now, the general focus seems to be on youth health initiatives and breaking the brutal cycle of poor health caused by poverty.

HENRY E. NILES FOUNDATION

The Henry E. Niles Foundation’s grants for Health & Independence broadly support access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, disabled, or economically disadvantaged.

JESSIE SMITH NOYES FOUNDATION

New York-based Noyes’ public health grants seek to protect and expand access to reproductive health services and information. Most grants fund local/grassroots health and rights groups.

JANE AND DANIEL OCH FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation supports public health, disease research, Jewish causes, arts and culture, education and work and opportunity with a strong focus on the greater New York City area.

OMRON FOUNDATION

The Omron Foundation awards public health related grants for basic needs.

ONE8 FOUNDATION

Formerly known as the Jacobson Family Foundation, the one8 Foundation is the charitable vehicle of Jonathon Jacobson and his wife, Joanna. The foundation’s philanthropy focuses on education, Jewish causes, and community development in the Boston and the surrounding area.

DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION

Packard does not have a specific public health grantmaking program. But its giving priorities demonstrate strong connections to the health and well-being of its target populations as a whole.

PANDA CARES

Panda Cares’ public health grants center on pediatric health. It gives through its partnerships and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. It has also bankrolled the establishment of Panda Cares Centers of Hope.

PETER G. PETERSON FOUNDATION

A significant portion of Peterson’s funding funds projects and organizations involved in researching and reforming U.S. healthcare practice and infrastructure.

POSES FAMILY FOUNDATION

Poses doesn’t have a specific public health program, but gives widely to groups working in domestic violence, food security and homelessness.

PPG INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION

PG Industries prefers a broad approach to its public health-related grantmaking. As a result, it supports a variety of issues, which includes hunger relief, and combating homelessness and poverty.

JOHN PRITZKER FAMILY FUND

The John Pritzker Family Fund’s focus areas are mental health and healthcare, democracy and civic health, Jewish life and the arts. This funder supports organizations in the U.S. and Israel, with a strong focus on the San Francisco Bay Area.

PRITZKER TRAUBERT FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation (PTFF) focuses on promoting the well-being of Chicago’s children and supports fitness-related childhood obesity initiatives, mainly in the Chicagoland area.

PROCTER & GAMBLE FUND

P&G public health grantmaking in the U.S. consists mainly of COVID-19 response grantmaking and product donations.

RESNICK FOUNDATION

This funder’s health grantmaking focuses on public health, particularly in terms of funding hospitals and substance abuse, as well as medical research.

SAUCONY RUN FOR GOOD FOUNDATION

The Saucony Run For Good Foundation supports nonprofit running programs for children and teens and select children’s hospitals.

SAMUELI FOUNDATION

Samueli funds public health through it’s integrative health program, which reflects a passion for medical research.

SCHERMAN FOUNDATION

The Scherman Foundation’s public health giving centers on women’s reproductive rights and justice.

SHAPIRO-SILVERBERG FOUNDATION

The Shapiro-Silverberg Foundation supports organizations that operate in New York City and across the United States. Its grants focus on Jewish causes, education and youth, arts and culture, human services, and health.

MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION

Tax filings suggest that the foundation supports greater access to quality health care, especially for the elderly and vulnerable. It also promotes reproductive health and rights.

MAY AND STANLEY SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST

The Smith Trust gives most of its public health grants through its focus areas on the elderly and people with disabilities. It funds programs in 14 states in the Western U.S., as well as British Columbia, Canada.

SONTAG FOUNDATION

Besides the foundation’s medical and brain research grants, this funder also focuses on oral health.

STARR FOUNDATION

The Starr Foundation’s medicine and healthcare program is one of its largest areas of giving, supporting “capital grants to hospitals, significant research grants and grants to assist in the provision of healthcare to under-served communities in New York City and overseas.”

STEELE-REESE FOUNDATION

Steele-Reese’s public health grants go to rural healthcare and human and social services.

JUDY AND MICHAEL STEINHARDT FOUNDATION

The Judy and Michael Steinhardt Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle of American billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt. Its grantmaking focuses on Jewish Causes, Education, Health, Arts & Culture, and the New York City Community.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

SAMHSA’s grantmaking for mental health overlaps with public health in the areas of addiction treatment and the emergency management of drug overdose.

TAUBE PHILANTHROPIES

Taube Philanthropies, composed of two separate foundations, Taube Family Foundation and the Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture, supports public health grantmaking in the San Francisco Bay Area, Poland, and Israel.

TAWANI FOUNDATION

A significant portion of TAWANI’s health and human services grants support publich health initiatives, which focus on programs and organizations that aim to increase access to quality care in the Chicago area. However, grants are also made nationally.

Additional Resources

Grantmakers in Health. The Grantmakers in Health nonprofit organization lists 240 organizations that are active in the areas of health and public health.
Check out the National Institutes of Health, especially if your project or cause has a research angle.
Explore both corporate-sponsored foundations that might have an interest in public health — including the pharmaceutical industry and insurance companies — as well the different “health conversion foundations”