United Health Foundation

Philanthropic Partnerships

Founded in 1999, the United Health Foundation is committed to developing and supporting innovative and evidence-based activities that help the health system work better. The foundation identifies meaningful partnerships and initiatives that have the potential to be scaled – leading to improved access to care, better health outcomes and healthier communities.

Information for Grant Seekers

Organizations must be invited by the United Health Foundation to apply for grants, and must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or a public agency/unit of government.

Activities ineligible for funding include capital campaigns, project planning grants, general operations, direct financial assistance to individuals, endowments, fundraising events or development campaigns, political causes, candidates or legislative lobbying efforts, recreational, sporting events or athletic associations, religious organizations for religious purposes, or basic or biomedical research.

If you have questions regarding our initiatives and grants, please take a minute to explore our foundation news or contact us at unitedhealthfoundationinfo@uhg.com. Guidelines, deadlines or applications are not directly available through our website.