Intermountain Community Care Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $4.3 million
• Total Assets: $525.9 million (2023)
• Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
• Decision Time: 8-12 weeks
• Grant Range: $5,000 - $100,000 per year (up to $300,000 over 3 years)
• Geographic Focus: Utah, Southeast Idaho, with Healthcare Access Grants in Colorado, Montana, Nevada

Contact Details

Website: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/about/community-health/community-care-foundation Phone: 801-442-2000 Grant Inquiries: Emmalee.Boyland@imail.org Application Portal: https://intermountain.versaic.com/login Address: 36 S State St Ste 2200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Overview

The Intermountain Community Care Foundation, established in 1982 as a 501(c)(3) organization, supports Intermountain Health's mission to improve healthcare access for low-income, uninsured, and medically underserved populations. With total assets of $525.9 million as of 2023, the foundation distributes approximately $4.3 million annually through competitive grants. The foundation focuses on programs that address both direct healthcare needs and social determinants of health, aligning with priorities identified through Intermountain Health's comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment. In 2019, Intermountain Health launched one of the nation's first institution-wide programs to screen for social determinants of health across its 1.65 million patient population, demonstrating the organization's commitment to addressing root causes of health inequities.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Healthcare Access Grants

• $5,000 - $100,000 per year (up to $300,000 over 3 years)
• Available in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada
• Application method: Online portal with rolling deadlines

Social Drivers of Health Grants

• $10,000 - $100,000 per year (up to $300,000 over 3 years)
• Addresses housing, food security, transportation, utilities
• Application method: Online portal with rolling deadlines

Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants

• $10,000 - $100,000 per year (up to $300,000 over 3 years)
• Mental health services, substance use treatment, suicide prevention
• Application method: Online portal with rolling deadlines

Utah Education Innovation Grants

• $10,000 - $100,000 per year (up to $300,000 over 3 years)
• Healthcare-related educational programs
• Application method: Online portal with rolling deadlines

Priority Areas

• Behavioral health and mental wellness
• Healthcare access for underserved populations
• Social determinants of health
• Child and family well-being
• Chronic disease prevention
• Health-related educational innovation

What They Don't Fund

• Capital expenses, construction, large equipment (over $5,000)
• Other foundations or endowments
• Loans or scholarships
• Political campaigns
• Operational deficits
• Requests exceeding 20% of organization's annual budget

Governance and Leadership

The foundation operates under a Board of Trustees with a Foundation President overseeing operations. An Evaluation Committee, designated by the Foundation President, reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to the Board. The Board makes final funding decisions and "is not required to fund every project that satisfies the criteria" due to limited annual funding.

Key Contact: Emmalee Boyland, Program Officer - Primary contact for grant inquiries

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Versaic online portal at https://intermountain.versaic.com/login. Applicants must create an account, activate it within 24 hours, and complete all required fields. Required documentation includes audited financial statements (within two years), W9 form, supplier form, and list of key staff.

Decision Timeline

Applications undergo staff review for criteria compliance, evaluation committee assessment, and final Board decision. The process typically takes 8-12 weeks from submission to notification. Grant recipients must submit outcomes reports approximately one year after funding.

Success Rates

The foundation does not publicly disclose success rates but indicates a competitive process with "limited amount of money each year" and notes that they "cannot fund all requests."

Reapplication Policy

Organizations receiving grants cannot reapply for 18 months. Multi-year grant recipients must complete their final outcomes report before reapplying. Organizations can only hold one active grant at a time.

Application Success Factors

Based on funded projects and foundation guidance, successful applications demonstrate:

• Clear alignment with CHNA priorities, particularly behavioral health (identified by 80%+ of stakeholders)
• Measurable outcomes with specific tracking mechanisms and "demonstrable human impact"
• Evidence-based programming citing research and proven models
• Strong financial health with current audited statements showing stable debt ratios and profit margins
• Appropriate scope with requests not exceeding 20% of annual operating budget
• Comprehensive approach addressing both healthcare and social determinants

Recent successful grants include Utah State Board of Education's $500,000 AI literacy program and Creek Valley Health Clinic's Food Rx pilot program addressing food insecurity in rural communities.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• Behavioral health is the top priority across all regions - frame mental health proposals prominently
• Current audited financials are mandatory - unaudited statements will disqualify your application
• Budget requests cannot exceed 20% of your annual operating budget
• Organizations can only hold one active grant and must wait 18 months to reapply
• Pre-application consultation is encouraged for complex projects - contact Emmalee Boyland
• Multi-year funding up to $300,000 available for programs demonstrating sustainability
• Geographic eligibility varies - confirm your region's grant options before applying

References

• Intermountain Community Care Foundation Official Website: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/about/community-health/community-care-foundation (Accessed March 2024)
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer Form 990 Filings: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942853320 (Accessed March 2024)
• Intermountain Health 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (Accessed March 2024)
• Versaic Application Portal: https://intermountain.versaic.com/login (Accessed March 2024)
• Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, "Clinician and Staff Perspectives on SDOH Program Implementation," 2024
• Utah State Board of Education Grant Award Announcement, 2023