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Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is committed to supporting health funders as they navigate the changing field of philanthropy and to building a more inclusive nonprofit sector.

 

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Alliance Healthcare Foundation

Learn more about Alliance Healthcare Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey

Learn more about The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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All Politics are Local: Preemption and Public Health

To accelerate progress toward healthier communities, one of the most important things foundations can do is protect local control by helping their grantees, policymakers, public health advocates and the general public “get smart” about preemption.

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Northwest Health Foundation

Learn more about Northwest Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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Episcopal Health Foundation

Learn more about Episcopal Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile. area of the diocese.

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Rasmuson Foundation

Learn more about Rasmuson Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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Reports and Publications

GIH Bulletin: March 2026

Grantmakers In Health’s Maya Schane spoke with Stephanie Teleki of The California Health Care Foundation, Laila Bell of The Skillman Foundation, and Jaime Vazquez of The Pew Charitable Trusts about their recently published article in The Foundation Review, “When Shift Happens: Navigating Toward a Framework for Responsible Philanthropic Exits.”

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Crisis Resources for Grantees

As non-profits face new challenges in the current policy landscape, effective crisis management has become essential. This Grantmakers In Health toolkit provides resources and action steps for grantee nonprofits before, during, and after a crisis.

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Survey Findings: Perceptions of Health Funders

In July and August 2025, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) conducted research to help health funders better understand how they are viewed by the public. The research included an online survey of engaged voters nationwide and an online focus group with Washington, DC, policy professionals.  

An overview of the survey and online focus group findings is now available to all GIH Funding Partners. In addition, this overview was presented on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the 2025 GIH Health Policy Exchange in Arlington, VA.

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Trustee Resources

Explore this page to browse resources, publications, and events related to foundation trustees.