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Supports community-informed projects that improve health and make health care more accessible and equitable. The program offers one-year planning grants or multi-year implementation grants for projects addressing barriers to health equity.
Provides funding for community, regional, or statewide health-focused meetings and conferences that align with MeHAF's mission, specifically those relevant to groups facing disproportionate barriers to health services.
Provides small-scale, project-based funding for organizations to explore new or different approaches to their work that align with MeHAF's mission. Projects must be completed with tangible outcomes within one year.
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in AUGUSTA, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Wendy J Wolf. It holds total assets of $154.4M. Annual income is reported at $142.1M. Total assets have grown from $105.5M in 2011 to $154.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 17 officers and trustees. Health Equity Capacity Building: Staff, consultant, and evaluator support to implement the Health Equity Capacity Building Program, which focuses on community-based organizations that are led by individuals from populations that experience inequitable health burdens and disparities in quality of care, and that address the needs of such populations. Specifically, this includes grantee-determined technical assistance and support to wrap around grant funds. In 2021, a program redesign effort involved significant staff time as well as stipends for grantees who participated in advising the planning process. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Maine Health Access Foundation Inc. has made 528 grants totaling $21.8M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $5.1M in 2020 to $6.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $10.6M distributed across 260 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $459K, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 261 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Vermont, District of Columbia, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$475K
Based on 120 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Nova Fund: In January 2023, MeHAF received an unsolicited gift of just over $9 million given by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. MeHAF's Board approved spending of the funds within 3 - 5 years of receipt. The proceeds of the gift have been named the Nova Fund. In March 2023, a rapid planning process with the Board, Community Advisory Committee, and staff yielded a high-level plan for allocation of the funds to the following categories: Health Justice Movement Building; Health Care Workforce; Fiscal Support Strategies for Small Health-Focused Nonprofits; Crisis Response; Increased Funding for Current/Recent Priorities; Big Ideas. During 2023, beyond grants made to current/recent priorities that are reflected elsewhere in this tax return, a multi-day planning retreat was held to begin planning for Health Justice Movement Building.
Expenses: $228K
Health Equity Capacity Building: Staff, consultant, and evaluator support to implement the Health Equity Capacity Building Program, which focuses on community-led organizations led by and addressing the health and health care needs of populations that experience inequitable burdens and disparities. Includes grantee-determined technical assistance and support to complement grant funds.
Expenses: $155K
Responsive Grants Programs - Community Responsive Grants and Systems Improvement and Innovation Grants: Staff and consultant expenses to support two open competitive grants programs that seek to center community-identified health and health care access needs and community-led solutions. Support includes technical assistance and program evaluation.
Expenses: $141K
Health Advocacy: Staff and consultant (evaluation and planning/facilitation) expenses to implement this program that supports key advocacy organizations that represent health care and health issues and populations that are MeHAF priorities.
Expenses: $74K
Health Equity Capacity Building: Staff, consultant, and evaluator support to implement the Health Equity Capacity Building Program, which focuses on community-based organizations that are led by individuals from populations that experience inequitable health burdens and disparities in quality of care, and that address the needs of such populations. Specifically, this includes grantee-determined technical assistance and support to wrap around grant funds. In 2021, a program redesign effort involved significant staff time as well as stipends for grantees who participated in advising the planning process. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 528 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, VT, DC.
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $21.8M across 528 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $459K.
The application deadline is All submission deadlines are outlined and available on the Foundation's website: www.mehaf.org.. The foundation generally limits its grant awards offered through competitive RFPs to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, tribal organizations, or other public, non-profit entities. Private foundations, fiscal sponsorships and organizations with pending non-profit status are occasionally eligible to receive funding; such entities must contact the foundation prior to application to ensure appropriate due diligence. MeHAF primarily funds Maine-based organizations; however, qualified organizations from outside the state may apply for funding if the project activities focus on Maine's health care system or Maine residents. Individuals are ineligible to receive MeHAF grants. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc. is headquartered in AUGUSTA, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Leonard | President & CEO | $230K | $27K | $257K |
| Toho Soma Mph | Chair | $700 | $0 | $700 |
| Christy Daggett Mpp | Trustee (start 4/2023) | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Tracey Hair | Trustee (start 4/2023) | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Ian Yaffe | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Roche Esq | Vice Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Bordowitz | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clarissa Sabattis Rn | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis King Fache | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Lambke Md | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Lewis | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catherine Ryder Lcpc Acs | Chair (end 4/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anita Ruff | Trustee (start 4/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward Miller Ms | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Crider | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abdulkerim Said Basc Hrtca Chw | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Grace Odimayo Dmd | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$154.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$149.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
528
Total Giving
$21.8M
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
261
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Council On AgingCare Access;CIE;Transportation;Ageism;Advocacy;Nova;Wisdom Summit;PHE | Brunswick, ME | $368K | 2023 |
| Maine Community FoundationInvesting in Ldrs of Clr;Oral Hlth Funders;Lewiston;Equity Fund;BIPOC Fund | Ellsworth, ME | $220K | 2023 |
| Consumers For Affordable Health Care FoundationHealth Advocacy; PHE Response; Nova Grant; PHE Health Care Access | Augusta, ME | $196K | 2023 |
| Maine Behavioral Health FoundationCCBHC Learning Collab;Access and Workforce Study;Health Advocacy;Nova | Augusta, ME | $166K | 2023 |
| Maine Transgender Network IncHealth Equity; Collab Grant; Advocacy; Nova Grant; Transgender MH Pgm | Portland, ME | $155K | 2023 |
| New England Arab American OrganizationHealth Equity;Collab Grant;Kindred Hearts;Fam Violence Hlth & Svcs | Portland, ME | $143K | 2023 |
| Amistad Inc (Dba Commonspace)Health Equity Capacity; Women's SUD; OD & Infection Initiative | Portland, ME | $129K | 2023 |
| Southern Maine Workers' CenterHealth Advocacy (2); Health Equity - Portland Outright; Nova Grant (2) | Portland, ME | $125K | 2023 |
| Maine Equal Justice PartnersHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant; Coverage for Adult Immigrants | Augusta, ME | $120K | 2023 |
| Disability Rights MaineHealth Advocacy; Public Health Emergency Response; Nova Grant | Augusta, ME | $111K | 2023 |
| Equality Maine FoundationRebranding SAGE;Advocacy;Nova;LGBTQ+ Competency in Sr Care Communities | Portland, ME | $110K | 2023 |
| Maine Family PlanningResponding to Abortion Care Needs; Health Advocacy; Nova Grant | Augusta, ME | $110K | 2023 |
| Hand In Handmano En ManoHealth Equity Capacity; Collaborative Grant | Milbridge, ME | $105K | 2023 |
| Oasis Free ClinicsAccess to Care; Nova Grant | Brunswick, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Health Equity AllianceSexual Health and Wellness Center; Health Advocacy; Nova Grant | Bangor, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Mid-Coast Health Net Inc (Dba Knox County Health Clinic)Access to Care; Nova Grant | Rockland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Maine People'S Resource CenterHousing- Social Determinants of Health; Health Advocacy; Nova Grant | Portland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Northern New EnglandHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant | Colchester, VT | $100K | 2023 |
| Somali Bantu Community AssociationHealth Equity; Family & Youth Resources Coord; Collab Grant; Lewiston | Lewiston, ME | $98K | 2023 |
| In Her PresenceHealth Equity Capacity; MotherCiricle; Collaborative Grant | Westbrook, ME | $93K | 2023 |
| Mainely Smiles (Dba Mainely Teeth)Access to Care; Expansion of Oral Health Provider Network; Nova Grant | Portland, ME | $90K | 2023 |
| Maine Inside OutThe Landing Spot; Support for Transformative School and Systems Change | Lewiston, ME | $90K | 2023 |
| Daniel Hanley Center For Hlth Leadership (Me Medical Education Trust)Leadership Devlpmnt; Annual Event; Education Trust | Portland, ME | $87K | 2023 |
| Cross Cultural Community ServicesOral Health Equity Collab; BHM Wellness Fair; Older BIPOC Adv Comm | Portland, ME | $82K | 2023 |
| Wabanaki Public Health And WellnessHealth Equity Capacity; PHE Response; Charitable Gift | Bangor, ME | $77K | 2023 |
| Nami MaineCharitable Gift; Health Advocacy; Lewiston Response; Nova Grant | Hallowell, ME | $75K | 2023 |
| City Of Portland - Portland Public Health & Human ServicesAccess to Care; Public Health Emergency Response; Nova Grant | Portland, ME | $71K | 2023 |
| Maine Center For Economic PolicyHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant | Augusta, ME | $70K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Children'S Oral HealthDental Steps Pilot; Maines Oral Health System: Financial Analysis | Yarmouth, ME | $69K | 2023 |
| Maine Primary Care AssociationValue Based Payment and Care;Health Advocacy;PHE Response;Nova Grant | Augusta, ME | $67K | 2023 |
| SpurwinkLewiston Response; Greater Portland Addiction Collaborative Pilot | Portland, ME | $65K | 2023 |
| New Mainers Public Health InitiativeHealth Equity; Lewiston Response; PHE Response; PH Week; Collab Grant | Lewiston, ME | $65K | 2023 |
| Mi'Kmaq NationHealth Equity Capacity; Collaborative Grant | Presque Isle, ME | $64K | 2023 |
| Mabel Wadsworth CenterHealth Equity; Designated Char Gift; Collaborative Grant; Nova Grant | Bangor, ME | $63K | 2023 |
| Maine Mobile Health ProgramHealth Advocacy, Nova Grant; Public Health Emergency Response | Augusta, ME | $60K | 2023 |
| Maine Prisoner Advocacy CoalitionHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant | Lisbon, ME | $56K | 2023 |
| Presente MaineHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant | Portland, ME | $56K | 2023 |
| Maine Immigrants Rights CoalitionDesignated Charitable Gift; Health Advocacy; Nova Grant | Portland, ME | $56K | 2023 |
| Maine Children'S AllianceKIDS COUNT Data Book 2023; Health Advocacy; Nova Grant | Augusta, ME | $55K | 2023 |
| Out MaineAccessible, Equitable & Inclusive LGBTQ+ Youth Hlth & MH Svcs;Lewiston | Rockland, ME | $55K | 2023 |
| Tree Street YouthCommunity-Led Target-Focused Program Design Project; Lewiston Response | Lewiston, ME | $55K | 2023 |
| Maine Resilience Building NetworkTogether We Can Thrive; Youth Thriving in Franklin County | Manchester, ME | $52K | 2023 |
| Maine Public Health AssociationHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant; Equity and Ethics in PH Research and Eval | Augusta, ME | $52K | 2023 |
| Resources For Organizing And Social ChangeCharitable Gift; Health Advocacy; Harm Reduction Works; Nova Grant | Augusta, ME | $52K | 2023 |
| Maine Women'S Lobby Education FundHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant | Augusta, ME | $51K | 2023 |
| Woodfords Family ServicePsychiatric Primary Care Physician Consultation Program | Westbrook, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of New EnglandEmpowering New Mainer Youth to Explore and Pursue Health Careers | Portland, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Mainehealth - Healthy Community CoalitionMobile Harm Reduction in Franklin County | Farmington, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Aclu Of Maine FoundationHealth Advocacy; Nova Grant | Portland, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Mainehealth - Maine Medical CenterAddressing Health Equity in Child Development | Portland, ME | $50K | 2023 |