AdventHealth Foundation Inc

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $22.6 million (2023 IRS filing)
• Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
• Decision Time: 3-4 months (EOI to final decision)
• Grant Range: Varies by programme; Community Impact Grants typically $150,000-$300,000 per year
• Geographic Focus: Central Florida (Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties)

Contact Details

Main Office: AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida
800 North Magnolia Ave., Sixth Floor
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407-303-2784

For Grant Questions: Email: CFD.CommunityHealth@AdventHealth.com
Website: www.adventhealth.com/adventhealth-foundation

Overview

AdventHealth Foundation Inc (EIN: 59-2219301) is a major healthcare philanthropy organisation established to support the charitable activities of AdventHealth hospital systems across Florida. With reported grants of $22.6 million in 2023, the foundation supports fifteen charitable tax-exempt hospital organisations encompassing nineteen hospital facilities and one hospice facility. The foundation operates multiple regional branches including AdventHealth Foundation West Florida, AdventHealth Ocala Foundation, and others. Beyond hospital support, the foundation runs a competitive Community Impact Grant programme that awards $1.2-1.4 million annually to Central Florida nonprofits addressing critical community health needs.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programmes

• Community Impact Grants: $1.2-1.4 million annually (multi-year awards possible)
  • Application through online portal
  • Two-phase process: Expression of Interest followed by full proposal
  • Focus on innovative, community-driven health programmes

Priority Areas

• Mental and behavioural health services
• Workforce development (healthcare, construction, hospitality)
• Care coordination
• Food security
• Community development addressing health disparities
• Programmes serving underserved and marginalised populations

What They Don't Fund

• Organisations outside Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties
• Programmes not aligned with Community Health Needs Assessment priorities
• General operating support (focus is on strategic initiatives)

Governance and Leadership

President/CEO: David Banks (AdventHealth system-wide) Board Chair: Gary Thurber

The Community Impact Grant programme is overseen by the Collaborative Community Council (3C), a subcommittee of the AdventHealth Orlando Board of Trustees dedicated to funding strategic health initiatives.

David Banks stated: "To help those we serve feel whole is a calling. As we continue our journey to become the preeminent, faith-based, consumer-focused clinical care company we envision, it's a privilege to answer the call."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

All requests must be submitted through AdventHealth's online application portal. The process follows a two-phase approach:

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) submission
2. Full proposal (by invitation only)

Contact CFD.CommunityHealth@AdventHealth.com for access to the portal and detailed eligibility criteria.

Decision Timeline

• EOI Notification: May 9, 2025
• Full Proposal Invitation: Shortly after EOI review
• Final Award Notification: August 15, 2025
• Total Timeline: Approximately 3-4 months from EOI to final decision

Success Rates

Not publicly disclosed. The foundation awards grants to 4-8 organisations annually from the Community Impact Grant programme.

Reapplication Policy

Not specified in available documentation. Contact the foundation directly for reapplication guidelines.

Application Success Factors

Based on recent funding patterns and stated priorities:

• Strong alignment with Community Health Needs Assessment: Programmes must directly address identified health priorities
• Focus on underserved populations: Explicit commitment to serving marginalised communities
• Measurable impact metrics: Clear success indicators and evaluation plans (1-3 year funding requires defined metrics)
• Innovation in approach: The foundation seeks "innovative, community-driven programmes"
• Geographic specificity: Must serve Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties
• Partnership potential: Programmes that complement AdventHealth's existing community benefit initiatives

Recent successful applicants include organisations providing mobile mental health services, veteran family counselling, wraparound services for at-risk youth, and workforce development programmes.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• AdventHealth Foundation primarily funds through an annual competitive grant cycle with specific priority areas that change based on community needs assessments
• Mental health and workforce development have been recent funding priorities, receiving $1.2-1.4 million in total annual funding
• Multi-year funding (1-3 years) is available for programmes with strong evaluation metrics
• The foundation values faith-based approaches but funds secular organisations as well
• Strong preference for programmes that can demonstrate measurable community health impact
• Applications require a two-phase process, so allow adequate time for both EOI and full proposal development
• Partnership with the Collaborative Community Council suggests preference for collaborative, multi-stakeholder approaches

References

• AdventHealth Foundation official website: www.adventhealth.com/adventhealth-foundation (Accessed January 2025)
• AdventHealth Community Benefit Central Florida: www.adventhealth.com/community-benefit/central-florida (Accessed January 2025)
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - AdventHealth Foundation Inc Form 990 (2023)
• "AdventHealth to award $1.2 million to Central Florida nonprofits addressing mental health" - AdventHealth News, July 2023
• "AdventHealth Awards $1.4 Million to 6 Nonprofits Addressing Urgent Workforce Needs in Central Florida" - AdventHealth News, 2024
• "AdventHealth awards $1.2 million to eight Central Florida nonprofits" - AdventHealth News, 2022
• Collaborative Community Council information page: www.adventhealth.com/community-benefit/central-florida/collaborative-community-council (Accessed January 2025)