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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-1352175

Healthspark Foundation

A private foundation in Colmar, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 45 grants and $893,750 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Emma Hertz
2506 N Broad St Ste 206
Colmar, PA 18915
(215) 716-5400
Form and materials
The foundations's current grantmaking process is multi-faceted. Sometimes we invite specific organizations to apply for a particular grant opportunity. At other times we issue requests for proposals and allow organizations to respond with their ideas. Still other times we create grant programs or initiatives targeting a defined challenge or community need and allow any interested organization working within the county to apply. Visit the foundation's website www.healthspark.org for current grant opportunities.
Deadlines
Proposal submission deadlines are posted on the foundation's website www.healthspark.org.
Restrictions
To be eligible for grant support, an organization must provide a service or program that benefits the residents of one or more of montgomery county pennsylvania communities. Organizations do not need to be physically located in the county in order to be eligible to receive grant support. All grant applicants are confirmed as a 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) public charity prior to any funds being awarded. All grantees are required to sign a grant agreement outlining additional requirements and restrictions, including that grantees will not intervene in any election or support or oppose any political party or candidate for public office or engage in any lobbying not permitted by section 501(c)(3) of the irc, or if applicable, irc sections 501(h) and 4911. Guidelines and additional restrictions can be found on the foundation's website www.healthspark.org.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $893,750

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $46,590,014

  • Tax year 2023

    $675,750

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $45,606,902

  • Tax year 2022

    $836,324

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $45,220,414

  • Tax year 2021

    $791,100

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $42,966,406

  • Tax year 2020

    $714,850

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $49,963,153

  • Tax year 2019

    $537,320

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $43,989,102

  • Tax year 2018

    $430,210

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $44,371,291

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Tricounty Community NetworkPottstown, PA

    $40,000 racial equity learning community and montco 30% project; $42,750 operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context and sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $82,750
  2. Aclamo Family CentersNorristown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $45,000
  3. Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo Y Educacion (ccate)Blue Bell, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $45,000
  4. Pottstown Beacon of HopePottstown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $42,500
  5. The Welcome Project PAHatboro, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $40,000
  6. Access ServicesFt Washington, PA

    Operational support for initiatives promoting homelessness prevention to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $35,000
  7. Family Promise Montco PA (DBA Inter-Faith Housing Alliance)Ambler, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $35,000
  8. Bucks-Mont CollaborativeHarleysville, PA

    Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context

    $30,000
  9. Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NY

    Operational support for efforts strengthening the nonprofit sector to advance sdoh social & community context

    $30,000
  10. Be Rezilient Healing Through the ArtsPottstown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $29,000
  11. Catholic Social Services Montgomery CountyNorristown, PA

    Operational support for programs addressing food security and nutrition access to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $20,000
  12. CeasefirepaPhiladelphia, PA

    Operational support for efforts that strengthen safe, healthy communities to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $20,000
  13. Coalition for Racial Equity and Social JusticeSpring House, PA

    Operational support for youth leadership programming to advance sdoh education access & quality

    $20,000
  14. Community Hero Action GroupPhiladelphia, PA

    Operational support for community-driven approaches to promoting mental and emotional well-being to advance sdoh health care access & quality

    $20,000
  15. Education Law Center - PAPhiladelphia, PA

    Operational support for efforts that strengthen education access to advance sdoh education access & quality

    $20,000
  16. First UpPhiladelphia, PA

    Operational support for efforts that strengthen education access to advance sdoh education access & quality

    $20,000
  17. George Washington Carver Community CenterNorristown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  18. Girls FirstNorristown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  19. Housing Alliance of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  20. I Choose to WinFt Washington, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  21. KB Foundation IncKNG of Prussa, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  22. Making A Difference Economically Inc (made)Pottstown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  23. Manna on Main StreetLansdale, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  24. Neighbors Helping Neighbors on the Main LineArdmore, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  25. PA Youth VotePhiladelphia, PA

    Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  26. Planned Parenthood Southeastern PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Operational support for health education and outreach to advance sdoh health care access & quality

    $20,000
  27. Systematic Reformative Change FoundationNorristown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  28. The Philip Jaisohn Memorial FoundationNorth Wales, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  29. The Strive Initiative IncPottstown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  30. Theatre HorizonNorristown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $20,000
  31. Collegiate Bridge IncSkippack, PA

    Operational support for community-driven approaches to promoting mental and emotional well-being to advance sdoh health care access & quality

    $15,000
  32. Assist of PALansdale, PA

    Operational support for youth leadership programming to advance sdoh education access & quality

    $10,000
  33. The Birth Center DBA Lifecycle WomancareBryn Mawr, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $6,000
  34. Center for Positive Aging in Lower MerionArdmore, PA

    Operational support for health education and outreach to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $5,000
  35. Generations of Indian ValleySouderton, PA

    Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context

    $5,000
  36. Immigrant Rights ActionDoylestown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $5,000
  37. Integrated for GoodCollegeville, PA

    Operational support for programs focused on civic engagement and shaping equitable community outcomes to advance sdoh social & community context

    $5,000
  38. Montco Anti-Hunger Network Co Manna on Main StreetLansdale, PA

    Operational support for programs addressing food security and nutrition access to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $5,000
  39. Pennypack Farm Education Center for Sustainable Food SystemsHorsham, PA

    Operational support for efforts that support sustainable, healthy communities to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $5,000
  40. Project LibertadPhoenixville, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $5,000
  41. Senior Adult Activity Center of Montgomery CountyNorristown, PA

    Operational support for programs addressing food security and nutrition access to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $5,000
  42. Hopeworx IncNorristown, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $3,000
  43. Gwynedd Mercy UniversityGwynedd Vly, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $2,500
  44. The Partnership TmaNorth Wales, PA

    Operational support for efforts that promote and bring attention to transportation access to advance sdoh neighborhood & built environment

    $2,500
  45. North Penn YMCAColmar, PA

    Operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $500

Approved for future payment

2 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Bucks-Mont CollaborativeHarleysville, PA

    $50,000 strengthening the collaborative advocacy network (can); $230,000 operational support for community resources and programming to advance sdoh social & community context

    $280,000
  2. Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NY

    Greater philadelphia nonprofit repositioning fund

    $30,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $182,50037% of the total
  2. Community development2 grants $102,75021% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $67,50014% of the total
  4. Public affairs3 grants $42,5009% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $30,0006% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture2 grants $25,0005% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $48,00010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania44 grants $863,750
  2. New York1 grant $30,000

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Emma HertzPRESIDENT/CEO/MANAGER Hours 37.5Pay $192,115
  • Joel JohnsonCHAIRPERSON/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Natasha PattersonVICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nathaniel WilliamsSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Rayman SolomonTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • May Their AyeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carolyn CavanessDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amy GianficaroDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • John KepnerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joyce MillerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ed NawrockiDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • David ShermanDIRECTOR/MANAGER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ann St ClairDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ken AmeyMANAGER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christine HunsbergerMANAGER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Maria MacalusoMANAGER Hours 1Pay $0

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