Private foundation · EIN 41-1941615 · Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

United Health Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 57 grants paid, $50M total, median $250K. 11% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
57
$50M
Median grant
$250K
Stays in MN
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$80M

Grants paid in 2024

57 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Online Giving FoundationNewark, DECorporate match for employee giving program$27M
Scholarship AmericaDetroit, MIHealth care scholars united program$2.1M
Hispanic Association of CollegesSan Antonio, TXHealth care scholars united program$1.3M
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NCCaring for the mental health and wellbeing of children: using telepsychiatry to enhance access to care and promote well-being$1.2M
American Nurses Foundation IncSilver Springs, MDBuilding blocks for beating burnout: stress first aid for nurses$1.0M
American Red CrossMinneapolis, MN2024 united health foundation donation to american red cross in response to hurricane helene$1.0M
Childrens Minnesota FoundationEdina, MNTackling healthcare disparities through community partnership and the childrens mn collective for community health$1.0M
The Hispanic FederationNew York, NYJuntos por una vida saludable! (together for a healthy life) type 2 diabetes prevention program$993K
Active Minds IncWashington, DCActive minds holistic approach to expand middle school mental health education$992K
National Health Care for the HomelessNashville, TNIntegrating medical care and behavioral health services in medical respite care (mrc) programs.$991K
American Indian College FundDenver, COHealth care scholars united program$958K
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship FundWashington, DCHealth care scholars united program$914K
Thurgood Marshall College Fund IncWashington, DCHealth care scholars united program$844K
Native American ConnectionsPhoenix, AZTruly integrated model of care - your home for integrated wellbeing$816K
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer CenterBaton Rouge, LAAddressing colorectal and prostate cancer health disparities along the cancer continuum$795K
The Arc of the United StatesWashington, DCNavigating co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities (idd) and mental health (mh) needs$753K
United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DCHealth care scholars united program$687K
Harris Stowe Foundation IncSt Louis, MOHarris stowe state university bioinformatics certificate program$667K
National Hispanic Health FoundationWashington, DCHealth care scholars united program$556K
Cherokee Health SystemsTalbott, TNFrom clinic to home: enhancing rx access and chronic disease management for older adults in under-resourced communities$505K
Volunteer Florida FoundationTallahassee, FLUnited health foundation donation to volunteer florida foundation to support hurricane milton relief efforts$500K
National Medical Fellowships IncAlexandria, VAHealth care scholars united program$490K
Community of HopeWashington, DCCommunity of hopes chronic disease care management expansion$413K
Black Emotional and MentalPasadena, CAHeart space: healing circles$385K
The Corporation of Mercer UniversityMacon, GAProject elevate: improving outcomes for perinatal women in rural georgia via intensive workforce development and expansion$331K
Health Alliance for the UninsuredOklahoma City, OKShared services program with behavioral health interventions for diabetic patients at free and charitable clinics in ok.$310K
Indian Health Care Resource CenterTulsa, OKProtecting our elders$308K
National Black Nurses Assn IncSilver Spring, MDHealth care scholars united program$291K
Healthconnect OneChicago, ILMaternal health workforce development and integration initiative$250K
LA Clinica de FamiliaLas Cruces, NMLa beinestar de la mujer - a wellbeing program for women$250K
Meta House IncMilwaukee, WIIncreasing access to care for pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women in need of substance use disorder treatment$233K
American Friends of Ulster UniversityNew York, NYIreland healthcare scholarship fund$213K
Jackie Robinson Foundation IncNew York, NYHealth care scholars united program$160K
Birth DetroitDetroit, MIBirth detroit birth center improves the health of moms, birthing people, and babies$158K
Galway University Foundation IncNew York, NYIreland healthcare scholarship fund$126K
Atlantic Technological UniversityEIIreland healthcare scholarship fund$123K
Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandEIIreland healthcare scholarship fund$110K
Justbirth SpaceMontclair, NJAdvancing doula sustainability through justbirth space$100K
Atlanta Doula CollectiveHampton, GAGeorgia black doula network: increasing the black doula workforce statewide$74K
African American Breastfeeding NetworkMilwaukee, WISustainable wellness for birth workers$56K
University of North CarolinaAtlanta, GAUnc support of ahr 2024 scientific advisory council$55K
Queens University Belfast FoundationEIIreland healthcare scholarship fund$54K
Center of Southwest Culture IncAlbuquerque, NMDoula workforce readiness and support initiative$50K
The Mv3 FoundationCarmichael, CAUnited health foundation donation to mv3 foundation$50K
Congressional Black Caucus FoundationWashington, DCHealth care scholars united program$42K
Camba IncBrooklyn, NYCamba night out gala sponsorship$25K
Charles R Drew UniversityLos Angeles, CAUnited health foundation donation to charles r drew university of medicine and science$25K
Foundation for Nc A&t State UniversityGreensboro, NCUnited health foundation donation to foundation for north carolina a&t university, inc$25K
Metropolitan State University FoundationSt Paul, MNUnited health foundation donation to foundation for metro state university$25K
Tennessee State University FoundationNashville, TNUnited health foundation donation to tennessee state university foundation$25K
Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MNUnited health foundation donation to second harvest heartland$20K
Touch4lifeClarksville, MDUnited health foundation donation to touch4life$20K
Childrens Theatre CompanyMinneapolis, MNUnited health foundation support of children's theatre company: act pass star sponsorship for 2024/2025 season$15K
Best PrepBrooklyn Park, MNUnited health foundation 2024 contribution to best prep$10K
Growing Up New MexicoSanta Fe, NMUnited health foundation donation to growing up new mexico$10K
Medical College of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIUnited health foundation contribution to medical college of wi$10K
University of WisconsinMadison, WIDonation to university of wisconsin madison from the united health foundation$1,000

By state: Delaware 1 · District of Columbia 8 · Michigan 2 · Minnesota 6 · Tennessee 3 · New York 5

About this foundation

United Health Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does United Health Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does United Health Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $50M across 57 grants, a median of $250K.

Where does United Health Foundation give?

Delaware (1 grants), District of Columbia (8 grants), Michigan (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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