About

We partner with nonprofit organizations throughout Georgia to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities through strategic grant funding and meaningful connections.

Our Story

The Georgia Health Foundation was established in 1985 through the conversion of the Georgia Medical Plan, the state's first nonprofit health maintenance organization, into an independent foundation.

For nearly four decades, we've awarded over $14 million in grants to health organizations across Georgia, maintaining our commitment to responsive grantmaking that trusts community organizations to know their health needs best.

The Foundation is affiliated with Philanthropy Southeast, Georgia Grantmakers Alliance, and the Atlanta Foundations Forum, connecting us to broader philanthropic networks while maintaining our distinctive approach.

Our Approach

We believe that local organizations know their communities best. As responsive grantmakers, we trust nonprofits to identify health challenges and develop effective solutions that enable people to thrive.

Our approach values both direct service and policy advocacy that can drive systemic improvements in health outcomes. We prioritize funding where our grants can make a significant difference, particularly in rural and underserved communities across Georgia.

We foster collaboration through our annual awards luncheon and ongoing connections between grantees, creating a diverse network of health advocates working collectively to strengthen Georgia's communities.

Board & Staff

Board of Directors

Roland Matthews, M.D.

Chair
Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Morehouse School of Medicine

Nancy M. Paris

Vice Chair
Retired President, Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education

John M. Borek, Jr., Ph.D.

Treasurer
Higher Education Consultant

Hedy S. Rubinger

Secretary
Partner and Chair of the Healthcare Practice at Arnall Golden Gregory

Martha Katz

Health Policy Consultant

Christopher A. Parker, M.B.B.S., M.P.H.

Research Assistant Professor and Director of Population and Global Health, at the Georgia Health Policy Center of Georgia State University

Director Emeritus

Jaquelin Gotlieb, M.D.

Retired Pediatrician and Co-Founder, The Pediatric Center of Stone Mountain

Staff

John W. Stephenson

Executive Director

Betsey Kates

Assistant Treasurer

‍Beth Jarrard

Assistant Secretary

Fund Your Mission

Ready to make a greater health impact in Georgia? The Foundation’s funding supports nonprofits working to improve community health outcomes through direct services, innovative programs, collaboration, and advocacy initiatives. See if your organization qualifies for our grant program.

Apply for a Grant