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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

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

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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.

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St. David’s Foundation

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

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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.

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Aetna Foundation

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

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Consumer Health Foundation

Learn more about Consumer Health Foundation’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.