Health 1st Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Health 1st Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $212,032 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$212,032
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $178,356 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $178,356 | 20 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $212,032 | 24 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Health 1st Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Health 1st Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 23 | $207,032 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University | Financial support for education | $35,000 |
| Morehouse College | Financial support for education | $30,000 |
| Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia | Financial support for education and health services | $20,032 |
| The Heritage Fund of Atlanta Medical Association | Financial support for education | $10,000 |
| Friends of Disabled Adults and Children Too Inc | Financial support for medical equipment | $8,000 |
| Loving Arms Cancer Outreach | Financial support for health care | $8,000 |
| Adult Disability Medical Healthcare | Financial support for health care | $7,000 |
| Cobb Collaborative Inc | Financial support for social services | $7,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Georgia | Finacial services for health care | $7,000 |
| Ser Familia | Financial support for familes | $7,000 |
| Southwest Christian Care | Financial support for health care | $7,000 |
| Special Needs Cobb | Financial support for health care | $7,000 |
| Sunshine on A Ranney Day | Financial support for children with special needs | $7,000 |
| The Urban Clinic of Atlanta | Financial services for health care | $7,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Financial support for education and health services | $5,000 |
| Camp Kudzu | Financial support for education | $5,000 |
| Focus Fragile Kids | Financial support for education | $5,000 |
| Giving Health | Financial support for health care | $5,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Financial services for education | $5,000 |
| The Pink Frog Foundation | Financial support for breast cancer patients | $5,000 |
| Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia | Financial services for health care | $5,000 |
| Athens Parent Wellbeing Inc | Financial support for health care | $4,000 |
| Brothers Brunch Foundation | Financial support for mental health | $3,000 |
| Great Prospects Inc | Financial support for disability services | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leroy A Wilson
- Ed Wood
- James Washington
Questions people ask
Does Health 1st Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Health 1st Foundation Inc give?
$212,032 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Health 1st Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leroy A Wilson (Chairman), Ed Wood (Vice Chairman) and James Washington (Treasurer).
What does Health 1st Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and disability.