Remembering John W. Murphy, Former Leader of the Flinn Foundation and an Early Supporter of Grantmakers In Health
Grantmakers In Health (GIH) mourns the loss of John W. Murphy, a founding member and former board chair of GIH, and 1999 recipient of the Terrance Keenan Leadership Award. He died on October 22, 2025, at age 88. Murphy was a visionary leader and transformative force in health philanthropy, serving as the former President and…
Advancing Health Beyond Health Care: How Policy Wins in Texas Reflect Philanthropic Strategy
At Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF), our vision is to build healthy communities for all by focusing on health beyond the walls of the doctor’s office. In 2024, we launched a new strategic framework that centers on three major action areas: health and health care services, healthy communities, and health policies. Across these areas, we also are prioritizing food and nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention, as these are critical levers for improving health outcomes in Texas.
GIH Health Policy Update Newsletter
An Exclusive Resource for Funding Partners
The Health Policy Update is a newsletter produced in collaboration with Leavitt Partnersi and Trust for America’s Health. Drawing on GIH’s policy priorities outlined in our policy agenda and our strategic objective of increasing our policy and advocacy presence, the Health Policy Update provides GIH Funding Partners with a range of federal health policy news.
St. David’s Foundation: May 2021
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is accepting proposals for research designed to help improve postpartum outcomes for women experiencing disparities and towards better-informed health care decisions.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute: May 2021
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is accepting proposals for research designed to help improve postpartum outcomes for women experiencing disparities and towards better-informed health care decisions.
PagerDuty: May 2021
PagerDuty launched $1 million in grants for equitable COVID-19 vaccine access and distribution via the PagerDuty.org Fund to help eligible nonprofits and social enterprises deliver more COVID-19 vaccines faster.
New York State Health Foundation: May 2021
The New York State Health Foundation has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support policies and programs that connect New Yorkers with the food they need to thrive.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: May 2021
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is funding efforts to examine how recent Medicaid policy changes may alleviate or exacerbate racial inequity and structural racism.
Mary Black Foundation: May 2021
The Mary Black Foundation considers grantmaking to be an investment in Spartanburg, South Carolina that will contribute to improved health, wellness, and success. Therefore, it seeks to invest in strong, well-run organizations that are clear about what results they will achieve and how the results will be measured.