Health Carousel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Health Carousel Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.3 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.3 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,929 the year before.
89% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,929 | 7 | $909,181 |
| 2025 | $4.3 million | 31 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Health Carousel Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Health Carousel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $415,436 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $1.5 million |
| California | 3 | $700,000 |
| New York | 3 | $606,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $215,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $213,270 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $108,400 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Collaborative | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Health Futures Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $266,000 |
| Amref Health Africa Inc | Classroom to Clinic Project | $250,000 |
| Bless A Child Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Direct Relief | Power for Health Initiative and the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program | $250,000 |
| Indiana University | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North A | Nigerian Nursing School information and Communication Technology (ICT) Center Modernization | $250,000 |
| Mercy in Action Vineyard Inc | General & Unrestricted | $215,000 |
| World Child Cancer USA | Elevating Pediatric Oncology Nursing Skills and Nurse Educator Development Across Sub-Saharan Africa | $213,270 |
| Ohio University Foundation | Community Healthcare Worker Training | $200,000 |
| U-Vol Foundation Inc | ValueHer Initiative: Empowering & Strengthening Maternal Health | $200,000 |
| Brighton Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Ohio University Foundation | The Heritage Community Clinic | $150,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center | Michael Fisher Child Health Equity Center | $125,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati Children's Firearm Injury Taskforce | $125,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| National League for Nursing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $108,400 |
| National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North A | General & Unrestricted | $106,000 |
| Appalachian Children Coalition | Healthy Meals for Healthy Minds Initiative | $100,000 |
| Hayden & Crue Project | Angel Suites in Southern Ohio | $100,000 |
| Oneworld Medical Education LTD | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| ROAD2HIRE | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Urban Health Project | $100,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Coldiron Senior Nurse Executive Fellowship Program Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | General & Unrestricted | $54,044 |
| Ohio University Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Blas F Ople Policy Center and Training Institute I | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Global Surgical and Medical Support Group Corp | Medical Civil Action program (MEDCAP) Global Point of Care Ultrasound Fund | $25,000 |
| Oneworld Medical Education LTD | DAISY Compassionate Care Worldwide Training | $15,000 |
| Philippine Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $9,436 |
| Daisy Foundation | DAISY International Advocate Program - Philippines | $2,960 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Kukulski
- John Penote
- Erik Schumann
- Amber Sprengard
Questions people ask
Does Health Carousel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Health Carousel Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Health Carousel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan Kukulski (Sec, Dir), John Penote (Treas), Erik Schumann (Dir, Pres) and Amber Sprengard (Dir, Chair).
What does Health Carousel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.