Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona
- Assets
- $43.3m
- Revenue
- $17.6m
- Investments
- $94.7k
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Flagstaff, AZ
- Founding
- 10/2016
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 81-3137336
Organization Overview
Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona is located in Flagstaff, AZ. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona generated $17.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona has awarded 157 individual grants totaling $16,887,944. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HEALTH FIRST FOUNDATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, FORGES PARTNERSHIPS, AND SUPPORTS (CONT'D ON SCH O) INNOVATION TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACROSS NORTHERN ARIZONA'S DIVERSE POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHY. WE INSPIRE DONORS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPITALS, AND MEDICAL CENTERS. OUR COLLABORATIONS AND INVESTMENT ALLIANCES STRIVE TO BRING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING TO THE GREATEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE POSSIBLE WITH MAXIMUM IMPACT. WE EVALUATE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE PRIORITY NEEDS AND USE QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENTS TO ASSESS THE SUSTAINABLE IMPACT HEALTH FIRST FUNDED PROGRAMS HAVE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL AND PROMOTING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION GENERATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THREE HEALTH PRIORITIES IN NORTHERN ARIZONA: INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, IMPROVED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND DECREASED INCIDENCE OF CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO FOUR NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE THESE COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITIES AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN ARIZONA COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM IMPACTED 51,064 LIVES DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR.
DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THREE NONPROFITS THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS AND AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 19 INDIVIDUALS PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE.
THE FOUNDATION GENERATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THREE HEALTH PRIORITIES IN NORTHERN ARIZONA: INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, IMPROVED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND DECREASED INCIDENCE OF CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO FOUR NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE THESE COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITIES AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN ARIZONA COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM IMPACTED 51,064 LIVES DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR.
DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THREE NONPROFITS THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS AND AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 19 INDIVIDUALS PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE.
DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED GRANTS TO SIX NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHERN ARIZONA, INCLUDING FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER, TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN INTERPRETERS, NURSE NAVIGATORS, AND NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS. THESE GRANTS ALSO SUPPORTED THE PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION, EMERGENCY FIREWOOD FOR HOPI AND NAVAJO FAMILIES FACING EXTREME RISK FROM EXPOSURE THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS, AND VITAL SUPPLIES FOR HAVASUPAI FAMILIES FORCED TO QUARANTINE AWAY FROM THEIR HOMES. THESE GRANTS IMPACTED ABOUT 14,758 LIVES.
DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED GRANTS TO SIX NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHERN ARIZONA, INCLUDING FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER, TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN INTERPRETERS, NURSE NAVIGATORS, AND NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS. THESE GRANTS ALSO SUPPORTED THE PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION, EMERGENCY FIREWOOD FOR HOPI AND NAVAJO FAMILIES FACING EXTREME RISK FROM EXPOSURE THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS, AND VITAL SUPPLIES FOR HAVASUPAI FAMILIES FORCED TO QUARANTINE AWAY FROM THEIR HOMES. THESE GRANTS IMPACTED ABOUT 14,758 LIVES.
DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO OR ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE, FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER, AND VERDE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING CANCER CARE, CHILDREN'S HEALTH, CLINICAL SERVICES, COLLEAGUE SUPPORT, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE, PATIENT AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE, AND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. THIS FUNDING IMPACTED 6,691 LIVES.
DURING THE 2021 TAX YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO OR ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE, FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER, AND VERDE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING CANCER CARE, CHILDREN'S HEALTH, CLINICAL SERVICES, COLLEAGUE SUPPORT, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE, PATIENT AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE, AND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. THIS FUNDING IMPACTED 6,691 LIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard A Smith Edd Pres./ceo/dir. (thru 07/2021) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $410,632 |
Sandra Kowalski Ops Mgr/pres/ceo/dir (from 8/21) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $161,543 |
Chris Bavasi Chair(to 9/21)/director (from 10/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deirdre Meldrum PHD Vice Chair/chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Fox CPA Treasurer/director (thru 5/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Kruse CPA Vice Chair/treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ballard Spahr Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $549,176 |
Ballard Spahr Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $549,176 |
Mitchell Stein Carey Chapman Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $180,999 |
Mitchell Stein Carey Chapman Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $180,999 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $33,389 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $133,104 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,068 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,493 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,665,177 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,603 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,751,783 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,424 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,582,632 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $539,813 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $44,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $521,460 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $307,778 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $224,725 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,102 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,749 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,801 |
| Fees for services: Management | $26,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,101,478 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,372 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $75,080 |
| Fees for services: Other | $193,515 |
| Advertising and promotion | $33,774 |
| Office expenses | $30,896 |
| Information technology | $63,409 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $118,054 |
| Travel | $4,818 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,911 |
| Insurance | $12,242 |
| All other expenses | $3,553 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,403,771 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,336 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $971,188 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,347 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,021,781 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,183 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $639,993 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $39,499,918 |
| Investments—other securities | $94,688 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,800 |
| Total assets | $43,321,734 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,619,770 |
| Grants payable | $462,206 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,081,976 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,903,715 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,336,043 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $43,321,734 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona has awarded $1,061,316 in support to 18 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CREEK VALLEY HEALTH CLINIC PURPOSE: GRANTS TO SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM AND CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | $70,000 |
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT ROKOSZ NURSING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $25,000 |
FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: GRANTS TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES INCLUDING RADIATION ONCOLOGY, PALLIATIVE CARE, PEDIATRIC TRAUMA, CHILDREN'S HEALTH, NATIVE AMERICAN INTERPRETER PROGRAM, AND OTHER PATIENT SUPPORT | $84,549 |
GRIFFITH BLUE HEART NONPROFIT PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FLAGSTAFF POLICE HIGH-PERFORMANCE RESUSCITATION PROJECT | $92,206 |
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT A NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $21,000 |
NORTH COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT A TEAM BASED CARE MODEL IN A RESIDENCY CLINIC PROJECT | $100,000 |