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Seismic Shifts Beyond Foundation Walls Compel Changes Within

What is a foundation to do when its mission to improve and transform health and well-being is threatened by persistent economic challenges and growing community needs? For Saint Luke’s Foundation of Cleveland, the answer lay in three words: rethink, redesign, and reinvent.

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Partnering with the Private Sector to Achieve Total Health

Kaiser Permanente has a vision called “Total Health.” Their perspective is that healthy individuals depend on healthy communities, and thriving communities depend on healthy people.

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Solving the Connecticut Data Deficit through Collaboration

Without data that could be monitored over time, how could those interested in improving the health of Connecticut residents track progress or measure success?

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The Harvest Foundation

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

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REACH Healthcare Foundation

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

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Nemours

Learn more about Nemours’ 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.