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Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

Grant Range
$100K - $0.5M

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: Approximately $32 million in Medicaid care; specific community grant total unavailable
  • Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
  • Decision Time: Not publicly disclosed (invitation-only process)
  • Grant Range: $100,000 - $500,000+ (based on Kaiser Permanente system-wide patterns)
  • Geographic Focus: Washington State (areas served by Kaiser Permanente Washington)
  • Application Method: Invitation only

Contact Details

Community Health Grants Email: communityhealth.wa@kp.org

Sponsorships Application Portal: mosaic.versaic.com/login

Website: https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/expertise-and-impact/healthy-communities/communities-we-serve/washington-community

Main Organization: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington, Renton, WA
EIN: 91-0511770

Overview

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington, a 501(c)(3) health organization tax-exempt since June 1971, serves more than 670,000 members and impacts over 6 million people across Washington State. As part of the Kaiser Permanente integrated healthcare system, the organization operates hospital facilities and provides comprehensive medical and surgical care. Beyond clinical services, Kaiser Permanente Washington invests significantly in community health through grants, partnerships, and approximately $32 million in Medicaid care serving about 25,000 patients. The organization's community investment strategy is guided by a triennial Community Health Needs Assessment that identifies regional health priorities and disparities. Kaiser Permanente Washington emphasizes "Total Health" – encompassing physical, mental, and emotional wellness – and focuses on addressing social determinants of health through collaborative, community-specific solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Community Health Grants (Invitation Only)

  • Grant funding is currently available by invitation only
  • Grants typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 per award based on Kaiser Permanente system-wide patterns
  • Multi-year investments for large-scale projects may reach $1 million or more
  • Applications informed by the Community Health Needs Assessment conducted every 3 years

Sponsorships (Open Application)

  • Rolling quarterly application deadlines for event sponsorships
  • Amounts not publicly disclosed
  • Online application portal available at mosaic.versaic.com/login

Priority Areas

Kaiser Permanente Washington's Community Health Needs Assessment identifies six priority funding areas:

  1. Access to Healthcare - High-quality, affordable, holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant medical and dental care that advances racial and health equity
  2. Mental and Behavioral Health - Mental health, addiction, and behavioral health care; safe and supportive learning environments; preventing intergenerational trauma
  3. Housing - Affordable, safe, and stable housing; homelessness prevention; strengthening homeless systems of care; improving care coordination
  4. Efforts to Dismantle Structural Racism - Addressing systemic barriers to health equity
  5. Income and Employment - Economic opportunity and financial stability programs
  6. Food Security - Access to healthy, nutritious food; food-as-medicine initiatives

The organization also prioritizes:

  • Healthy environments
  • Safe physical activity options
  • Climate change and environmental health initiatives
  • Gun violence prevention programs

What They Don't Fund (Sponsorships)

Kaiser Permanente Washington declines to sponsor:

  • Events outside their Washington service areas
  • Local sporting events
  • School-specific activities (field trips, performances, yearbooks)
  • Endowments
  • Religious activities or programs promoting specific religious beliefs
  • Partisan political efforts or campaigns
  • Personal medical or educational appeals
  • Organizations that received prior-year sponsorship funding (must wait a cycle)

Governance and Leadership

Executive Leadership

Susan Mullaney - President, Kaiser Permanente Washington

Paul Minardi, MD - President and CEO, Washington Permanente Medical Group

Maggie Jones, MPH - Director of Evaluation and Director, Center for Community Health and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute

Leadership Perspectives

Susan Mullaney has articulated Kaiser Permanente Washington's commitment to community health:

"We promised our members that Kaiser Permanente would bring our world-class approach to care to all Washingtonians and invest in our people, our care delivery and our community. We refer to our approach as Total Health – including body, mind and spirit."

"Total health happens where we live, work, learn and play. That's why we're investing in healthy and sustainable communities to address the building blocks for health."

"Kaiser Permanente believes that creating healthy and sustainable communities requires a wide variety of community-based strategies as well as the support from a broad array of contributors, advocates, policy experts, health practitioners and most importantly, community residents."

"In Washington, our mission includes our 670,000 members and more than 6 million people across the areas we serve. From increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables to advancing economic opportunity, from addressing the profound need for mental health resources to making business choices that respect our environment."

On the organization's collaborative philosophy: "Creating healthy communities isn't a one-size-fits-all effort." The organization recognizes that different communities have unique strengths and needs requiring tailored solutions, emphasizing that "Everyone has the power to improve the health of those around them" and that meaningful community health change requires multiple organizations working together.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Community Health Grants: This funder does not have a public application process. Grant funding is currently available by invitation only. Applications are informed by Kaiser Permanente Washington's triennial Community Health Needs Assessment, which identifies priority areas for investment and guides strategic partnerships.

Organizations interested in being considered for future funding opportunities should:

  • Contact the community health team at communityhealth.wa@kp.org to introduce their organization and express interest
  • Ensure operations are located in areas of Washington served by Kaiser Permanente
  • Align their work with the six priority areas identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment

Sponsorships: Organizations can apply through the online portal at mosaic.versaic.com/login. Sponsorship applications follow a quarterly rolling deadline schedule with fixed decision dates.

Sponsorship Timeline (2025-2026)

Application DeadlineDecision NotificationEvent Dates Covered
May 30, 2025June 27, 2025August 1 - October 31, 2025
August 29, 2025October 3, 2025November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
October 17, 2025November 17, 2025February 1 - April 30, 2026
January 23, 2026March 6, 2026May 1 - July 31, 2026

Decision Timeline

Community Health Grants: Decision timelines are not publicly disclosed due to the invitation-only nature of the program.

Sponsorships: Approximately 4 weeks from application deadline to decision notification.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tribe, public school, university, or government agency/program
  • Have operations in areas of Washington served by Kaiser Permanente
  • Align with Kaiser Permanente Washington's Community Health Needs Assessment priorities

Success Rates

Success rates for community health grants are not publicly disclosed. The invitation-only model suggests a highly selective process informed by strategic priorities and existing relationships.

Reapplication Policy

Sponsorships: Organizations that received sponsorship funding in the prior year are not eligible to apply in the following cycle and must wait before reapplying.

Community Health Grants: Reapplication policies are not publicly disclosed for the invitation-only grant program.

Application Success Factors

Strategic Alignment is Critical

Kaiser Permanente Washington makes funding decisions based on alignment with their triennial Community Health Needs Assessment. Organizations working in the six identified priority areas (access to healthcare, mental and behavioral health, housing, dismantling structural racism, income and employment, and food security) are most likely to be considered for funding.

Total Health Approach

The organization emphasizes "Total Health" – addressing physical, mental, and emotional wellness holistically. Successful initiatives should demonstrate how they support comprehensive well-being rather than addressing isolated health issues.

Focus on Social Determinants

Kaiser Permanente Washington prioritizes initiatives that address health beyond clinical care, focusing on social drivers of health including financial opportunity, housing, food access, and transportation. Programs that tackle these root causes of health disparities are particularly valued.

Collaborative and Community-Specific Solutions

The organization explicitly states that "creating healthy communities isn't a one-size-fits-all effort." They seek partners who:

  • Develop tailored solutions specific to their community's unique needs
  • Demonstrate collaborative approaches involving multiple stakeholders
  • Center community residents' voices and leadership
  • Work toward sustainable, long-term change rather than short-term interventions

Health Equity and Addressing Structural Racism

Kaiser Permanente Washington has made dismantling structural racism a specific priority area. Applications should demonstrate:

  • Understanding of how systemic inequities create health disparities
  • Concrete strategies to advance racial equity and health justice
  • Culturally relevant, trauma-informed approaches
  • Measurable impact on underserved and marginalized populations

Data-Driven and Measurable Impact

The organization uses data analysis to measure the effectiveness of their community collaborations. Strong applications should include:

  • Clear metrics for tracking progress and outcomes
  • Evidence-based approaches or promising practices
  • Plans for evaluation and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated capacity for impact measurement

Safety Net and Vulnerable Populations

Kaiser Permanente Washington explicitly partners with safety net clinics and organizations serving uninsured, underinsured, and otherwise vulnerable populations. Priority is given to initiatives that remove barriers to healthcare access and address the needs of low-income and marginalized communities.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Invitation-only funding: Without a public application process, relationship building and strategic alignment with Kaiser Permanente Washington's priorities are essential. Contact communityhealth.wa@kp.org to introduce your organization and express interest in collaboration.

  • Align with CHNA priorities: The triennial Community Health Needs Assessment drives all funding decisions. Focus proposals on the six identified priority areas, with particular emphasis on housing, mental health, healthcare access, food security, economic opportunity, and dismantling structural racism.

  • Think beyond healthcare: Kaiser Permanente Washington emphasizes social determinants of health. Strong proposals address where people "live, work, learn and play" rather than focusing solely on clinical interventions.

  • Demonstrate collaborative approach: The organization explicitly seeks partners who work collectively with other community stakeholders. Show how your initiative involves multiple organizations and centers community resident voices.

  • Emphasize health equity: Make explicit connections between your work and addressing racial and health inequities. Show understanding of structural barriers and concrete strategies to advance equity for underserved populations.

  • Geographic specificity matters: Only organizations operating in areas of Washington served by Kaiser Permanente are eligible. Clearly demonstrate your work occurs within their service areas.

  • Consider the sponsorship pathway: While major grants are invitation-only, the sponsorship program offers an accessible entry point with quarterly deadlines and an online application portal. Success with sponsorships could lead to deeper relationships and future grant opportunities.

References

Accessed December 2024

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