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Developing the Culture for Long-Term Success

As part of GIH’s ongoing work to support new conversion foundations, we invited Kim Moore, founding President of United Health Ministry Fund, to share insights and advice on starting a health foundation.

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Paso del Norte Health Foundation

Learn more about The Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

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

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Adaptive Leadership: The Next Requirement for Sustainable Community Health Improvements?

Funders have an obligation to go beyond providing programmatic or operational funding. They must play a larger role if they are to contribute to meaningful and sustained change and responsibly steward the resources in their trust.

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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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Reports and Publications

GIH Bulletin: April 2026

Sometimes innovation in philanthropy is associated with breakthrough technologies or new medical discoveries. But some of the most impactful investments fund something less visible: the coordination of people, protocols, and institutions already in place so they work together seamlessly to save lives.

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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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Trustee Resources

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