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Expanding Impact Through Evaluation
Foundations support evaluations for a variety of reasons: to measure impact and monitor program performance; to strengthen program performance by providing feedback to grantees and foundation staff; and to promote broader learning by grantees, the foundation, and the nonprofit community at large.
St. David’s Foundation
Learn more about St. David’s Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Learn more about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Aetna Foundation
Learn more about Aetna Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Consumer Health Foundation
Learn more about Consumer Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Missouri Foundation for Health
Learn more about Missouri Foundation for Health’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.
Reports and Publications
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.
Crisis and Issues Management Playbook for Funders
This Crisis and Issues Management Playbook is intended as a guide to support Grantmakers In Health Funding Partners in both individual and collective approaches to crisis moments.
2024 Health Equity Survey: Understanding the Changing Landscape
In 2024, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) surveyed its Funding Partners to understand how their health equity work has evolved. The survey consisted of 40 questions including demographic information, program focus areas, partner engagement, organizational strategy, priority population, successes, and challenges. This report summarizes findings from the Health Equity Survey titled, “Understanding the Changing Landscape.”
Trustee Resources
Explore this page to browse resources, publications, and events related to foundation trustees.