Georgia Health Initiative Inc
Georgia Health Initiative is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1999. The organization was created through the conversion of public assets resulting from the merger of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia with Wellpoint Health Networks in the late 1990s. Originally named Healthcare Georgia Foundation, it operates as an independent foundation dedicated to improving health outcomes across Georgia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$139.9M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+44.9% YoY
Grant Count
89
+43.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire and promote collective action that advances health equity for all Georgians. The organization works to ensure every person in Georgia can attain their best health.
The Initiative's work encompasses several key areas:
- Access to high-quality, affordable insurance coverage across Georgia
- Improving health outcomes for mothers and babies
- Identifying and closing gaps in care
- Advancing health equity for all Georgians
- Building collaborative systems that work for all residents
The organization believes that the best ideas emerge when diverse groups of people, genuinely committed to a different future, come together with humility to work toward change. Relationships are positioned as central to the Initiative's approach, with emphasis on connecting, informing, and sparking action to improve health for all people in Georgia.
Grantmaking
Georgia Health Initiative made 89 grants in its most recent fiscal year, with a median grant size of $36,000 and a range from $1,000 to $360,000. Total giving in 2024 was $3,939,940.
Grant Range
of $36,000 and a range from $1,000 to $360,000. Total giving in 2024 was $3,939,940.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Georgia Health Initiative focuses its work on Georgia, serving a diverse population of 11 million people living across 696 zip codes and 159 counties. The organization's geographic scope extends from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the north to the coastal areas and the Okefenokee wetlands in the south, encompassing towns and cities throughout the state. Some grant activity has also been reported in the District of Columbia and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $139,912,799
- Total Revenue: $13,360,894
- Total Expenses: $9,694,559
- Total Giving: $3,939,940
Historical Context:
- 2023: Revenue of $6.85M, Expenses of $8.66M, Total Assets of $138M, Total Liabilities of $723k
The foundation ranks in the top 1% of foundations by assets, holding the #1,419 position among 159,619 foundations nationally.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $139,912,799 | $138,345,394 | $129,657,657 |
| Revenue | $13,360,894 | $6,851,719 | $11,135,253 |
| Expenses | $9,694,559 | $8,660,012 | $6,621,986 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,032,643 | $6,379,479 | $6,589,728 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,013,419 | $6,911,529 | $1,237,506 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,375,618 | $6,336,229 | $6,150,624 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Georgia Health Initiative Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Leadership:
- Nicola Dawkins-Lyn, Board Chair
- Kavanaugh Chandler, Vice Chair
- Rob Wynn, Treasurer
- Thomas Smyth, Secretary
- Board Members: Keisha Callins, Anita Barkin, Betsy Collins, Kate Finley
Staff:
- Kristy Klein Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Chris Hatcher, Chief Executive Officer
The organization operates with three employees as of the most recent reporting period.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLA DAWKINS-LYN | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KAVANAUGH CHANDLER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROB WYNN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS SMYTH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KEISHA CALLINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANITA BARKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETSY COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATE FINLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATALIE HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA REGISTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIZANN ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHET SHAH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SEAN SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVIS KRISTEN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $333,969 |
| TROY JOHNSON | CFO - CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFF | 40 | $225,350 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Georgia Health Initiative has been recognized as a partner in significant state health initiatives. The organization has been involved in collaborative efforts related to Georgia's health transformation programs, including the GREAT Health Initiative, which received federal approval for $218.8 million in funding for its first year.
Georgia's 'Rural Health Transformation Program' Receives $218.8 Million\The organization was also named as the National Center for Bridging for Health Initiative by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recognizing its role in advancing health policy and bridging efforts at the national level.
Georgia's 'Rural Health Transformation Program' Receives $218.8 Million\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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