Empire Health Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Empire Health Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $185,137. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$185,137
- Assets$87.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 48 | $84.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 66 | $87.8 million |
How to apply
Empire Health 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Empire Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 66 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Latinos En Spokane | Grant to support acativa tu salud - elder health coaching program | $185,137 |
| Spokane Tribal Network | Grant in support of collaboration with ichm lifecycles model consultants | $80,500 |
| Health and Justice Recovery Alliance | Health and justice recovery alliance - grant for operating expenses | $74,000 |
| Peace & Justice Action League Spokane | To support embodying racial justice workshop - 5/3/2024-5/6/2024 | $50,600 |
| Terrain Programs | Capital campaign project - conditional grant of $175k, with initial payment of $50k | $50,000 |
| Take Up the Cause | Ta grant to support black homeownership spokane initiative | $41,400 |
| Innovia Foundation | Health philanthropy partnership fund for ta grants (inba & mas) | $30,600 |
| Mujeres in Action (Mia) | Grant to provide technical assistance for grant writing and behavioral health bil... | $20,000 |
| Roots of Resilience | Grant - program work in spokane county | $20,000 |
| Aging & Long-Term Care of Eastern Wa | In support of ammp partnership in rda study | $15,000 |
| American Indian Community Center | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Compassionate Addiction Treatment | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Elk Soup | Grant - insupport of expo '74 50th celebration tribal culture pillar events | $15,000 |
| Glow Children Early Learning Center | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Hbpa Foundation of the Inland NW | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| If You Could Save Just One | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Latinos En Spokane | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Maji Rising | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Manzanita House | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Othello Food Bank | Grant to support work serving whole communities, including youth, families and older adults. | $15,000 |
| Refugee Connections Spokane | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Rural Resources Community Action | Grant to support rrca care coordination partnership with rda study | $15,000 |
| Salish School of Spokane | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Spectrum | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| The Way to Justice | Technical assistance grant | $15,000 |
| Unidos Nueva Alianza Foundation | Grant to support work serving whole communities, including youth, families, ... | $15,000 |
| Community Development Initiative Lapwai | Technical assistance grant | $10,000 |
| Elk Soup | Grant - insupport of expo '74 50th celebration tribal culture pillar events | $10,000 |
| Feast Collective | Technical assistance grant | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Community Center | Technical assistance grant | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Community Center | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Mujeres in Action (Mia) | Grant to provide organizational leadership coaching | $10,000 |
| Northeast Youth and Family Services | Technical assistance grant | $10,000 |
| Othello Food Bank | Grant for general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Pacific Islander Community Association | Technical assistance grant | $10,000 |
| Raze Development Inc | Technical assitance grant | $10,000 |
| Spokane Tribal Network | Technical assistance grant | $10,000 |
| Terrain Programs | Grant for technical assistance support for grant writing | $10,000 |
| Terrain Programs | Technical assistance grant | $10,000 |
| The Shades of Motherhood Network | Grant for technical assistance to support organizational bookkeeping needs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Smith
- Janae Perkins
- Lily Zhang
- Sharon Fairchild
- Monica Simeon
- Jenny Smith
- Reuben Mayes
- Todd Koyama
- Mels Felton
- Anna Franklin
- Margo Hill
- Nicole Jenkins-Rosenkrantz
- Andy Leija
- Skyler Love
- Dean Martz
Questions people ask
Does Empire Health Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Empire Health Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Empire Health Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas E Smith (President), Janae Perkins (Senior Finance Director), Lily Zhang (Chief Financial Officer) and Sharon Fairchild (Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Empire Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.