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.
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For more than three decades, the United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings has provided an analysis of national health on a state-by-state basis by evaluating a historical and comprehensive set of health, environmental and socio-economic data to determine national health benchmarks and state rankings.
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By collaborating with national and local nonprofits, UnitedHealth Group and the United Health Foundation are helping support the most vulnerable populations in our communities.
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The United Health Foundation’s Diverse Scholars Initiative is creating a modern health workforce by increasing the number of primary care health providers ready to deliver personalized, culturally competent care.
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Our employees have a long history of giving generously to charitable causes they care deeply about and volunteering their personal time, skills and energy to serve others.
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The United Health Foundation is committed to building healthier communities through partnerships with trusted organizations.
Our Partners
American Academy of Family Physicians
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American Indian
College Fund
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Any Baby
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Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars
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CAMBA
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Children's Hospital
of Wisconsin
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Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
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Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute
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Family First Health
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Florida State University College of Nursing
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Harris Stowe State University
Health Alliance for the Uninsured
Health Care Center for the Homeless
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Indian Health Resource Center
Indy HealthNet
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Jackie Robinson Foundation
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McNabb Center
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Michigan Primary Care Association
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Morehouse School of Medicine
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National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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National Hispanic Health Foundation
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National Medical Fellowships
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Texas Association of Community Health Centers
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Touro University Nevada
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United Negro College Fund
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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
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University of Minnesota
University of Las Vegas School of Medicine
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University of North Carolina
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Valle del Sol Community Health
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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.
$500M+
Foundation contributions supporting causes and communities since 1999.
Our impact