Healthspark Foundation
Accepts applications
Healthspark Foundation is a private foundation in Colmar, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $82,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$82,750
- Assets$46.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $325,750 the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 35 | $45.2 million |
| 2023 | $325,750 | 34 | $45.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 45 | $46.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Emma Hertz 2506 N Broad St Ste 206, Colmar, PA 18915 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 716-5400 |
| What to submit | The foundations's current grantmaking process is multi-faceted. Sometimes we invite specific organizations to apply for a particular grant opportunity. At other times we issue requests for proposals and allow organizations to respond with their ideas. Still other times we create grant programs or initiatives targeting a defined challenge or community need and allow any interested organization working within the county to apply. Visit the foundation's website www.healthspark.org for current grant opportunities. |
| Deadlines | Proposal submission deadlines are posted on the foundation's website www.healthspark.org. |
| Restrictions | To be eligible for grant support, an organization must provide a service or program that benefits the residents of one or more of montgomery county Pennsylvania communities. Organizations do not need to be physically located in the county in order to be eligible to receive grant support. All grant applicants are confirmed as a 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) public charity prior to any funds being awarded. All grantees are required to sign a grant agreement outlining additional requirements and restrictions, including that grantees will not intervene in any election or support or oppose any political party or candidate for public office or engage in any lobbying not permitted by section 501(c)(3) of the irc, or if applicable, irc sections 501(h) and 4911. Guidelines and additional restrictions can be found on the foundation's website www.healthspark.org. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Healthspark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $863,750 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tricounty Community Network | $40,000 racial equity learning community and montco 30% project; $42,750 operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context and sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $82,750 |
| Aclamo Family Centers | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $45,000 |
| Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo Y Educacion (Ccate) | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $45,000 |
| Pottstown Beacon of Hope | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $42,500 |
| The Welcome Project Pa | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $40,000 |
| Access Services | Operational support for initiatives promoting homelessness prevention to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $35,000 |
| Family Promise Montco Pa (DBA Inter-Faith Housing Alliance) | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $35,000 |
| Bucks-Mont Collaborative | Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context | $30,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners Inc | Operational support for efforts strengthening the nonprofit sector to advance sdoh social & community context | $30,000 |
| Be Rezilient Healing Through the Arts | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $29,000 |
| Catholic Social Services Montgomery County | Operational support for programs addressing food security and nutrition access to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $20,000 |
| Ceasefirepa | Operational support for efforts that strengthen safe, healthy communities to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $20,000 |
| Coalition for Racial Equity and Social Justice | Operational support for youth leadership programming to advance sdoh education access & quality | $20,000 |
| Community Hero Action Group | Operational support for community-driven approaches to promoting mental and emotional well-being to advance sdoh health care access & quality | $20,000 |
| Education Law Center - Pa | Operational support for efforts that strengthen education access to advance sdoh education access & quality | $20,000 |
| First Up | Operational support for efforts that strengthen education access to advance sdoh education access & quality | $20,000 |
| George Washington Carver Community Center | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Girls First | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania | Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| I Choose to Win | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| KB Foundation Inc | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Making A Difference Economically Inc (Made) | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Manna on Main Street | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors on the Main Line | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Pa Youth Vote | Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania | Operational support for health education and outreach to advance sdoh health care access & quality | $20,000 |
| Systematic Reformative Change Foundation | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| The Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| The Strive Initiative Inc | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Theatre Horizon | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $20,000 |
| Collegiate Bridge Inc | Operational support for community-driven approaches to promoting mental and emotional well-being to advance sdoh health care access & quality | $15,000 |
| Assist of Pa | Operational support for youth leadership programming to advance sdoh education access & quality | $10,000 |
| The Birth Center DBA Lifecycle Womancare | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $6,000 |
| Center for Positive Aging in Lower Merion | Operational support for health education and outreach to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $5,000 |
| Generations of Indian Valley | Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Rights Action | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $5,000 |
| Integrated for Good | Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context | $5,000 |
| Montco Anti-Hunger Network Co Manna on Main Street | Operational support for programs addressing food security and nutrition access to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $5,000 |
| Pennypack Farm Education Center for Sustainable Food Systems | Operational support for efforts that support sustainable, healthy communities to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment | $5,000 |
| Project Libertad | Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emma Hertz
- Joel Johnson
- Natasha Patterson
- Nathaniel Williams
- Rayman Solomon
- May Their Aye
- Carolyn Cavaness
- Amy Gianficaro
- John Kepner
- Joyce Miller
- Ed Nawrocki
- David Sherman
- Ann St Clair
- Ken Amey
- Christine Hunsberger
Questions people ask
Does Healthspark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposal submission deadlines are posted on the foundation's website www.healthspark.org.
How much does Healthspark Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Healthspark Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Emma Hertz (President/Ceo/Manager), Joel Johnson (Chairperson/Director), Natasha Patterson (Vice Chair/Director) and Nathaniel Williams (Secretary/Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Healthspark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and environment and conservation.