Health Foundation of South Florida

What Health Foundation of South Florida does

Health Foundation of South Florida is a private nonprofit foundation founded in 1993 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. It is the region's largest philanthropic organization dedicated to improving community health and well-being, operating with a small staff of 11-50 employees and a Board of Directors. The foundation invests in and acts as a catalyst for collaborations, policy changes, and systems changes that improve the health of South Florida communities across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties, with a focus on vulnerable, low- to moderate-income populations.

Its core offerings are organized around four focus areas: Access to Care (addressing South Florida's high uninsured rate), Health & Social Needs (integrating housing, food, and income into healthcare), Thriving Community (community development and economic prosperity), and Racial Equity (with dedicated initiatives including the annual Black Health Summit and Inspiring Women of Health awards). Signature programs include the grantmaking program distributing cumulative $151 million in community investments ($14.2 million active), the South Florida Anchor Alliance collaborative initiative, the Free Babee electric vehicle transportation pilot for underserved pregnant women and children, and the Take Your Loved One to the Doctor campaign for Black men's health. The foundation also operates an online grants portal (Akoya GoApply2) for nonprofit applications.

The business model is philanthropic grantmaking rather than commercial revenue generation: capital is derived from endowment returns and charitable contributions, deployed as programmatic grants to vetted nonprofit recipients. The foundation co-funds initiatives with strategic partners including The Children's Trust ($1.5M over five years for school-based health), March of Dimes, United Way, Jackson Health System, and Everytown for Gun Safety. Distribution occurs through direct grants to healthcare systems, community-based organization partnerships, and an online grants portal, with no product pricing as the foundation is not a product or service company. Leadership comprises President and CEO Loreen Chant, CFO Alecia Dillon, and Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Janisse Schoepp.

Name

Health Foundation of South Florida

Legal name

Health Foundation of South Florida

Website

https://hfsf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Health Foundation of South Florida is a Miami-based nonprofit foundation founded in 1993 that grants capital to improve health outcomes for vulnerable, low- to moderate-income residents across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties, having deployed $151 million cumulatively.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Health Equity & Social Determinants Program Funding (HLAJALAK), Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG)

Keywords

• Community health grants
• Health philanthropy
• Health equity programs
• Social determinants funding
• Nonprofit grantmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Grantmaking: As a health foundation, the organization receives charitable contributions and distributes grants to nonprofits and community programs. Revenue is derived from endowment returns, donations, and investment income, deployed as programmatic grants to advance health equity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Health Foundation of South Florida is a regional philanthropic foundation that invests endowment capital and charitable contributions as grants to nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, and community-based groups in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. Its grantmaking funds programs in four focus areas: Access to Care, Health & Social Needs, Thriving Community, and Racial Equity, alongside signature convening initiatives such as the Black Health Summit and Inspiring Women of Health awards.

Product overview

Health Foundation of South Florida operates as a philanthropic organization serving as a catalyst for collaborations, policy, and systems change to improve community health. The foundation offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including Access to Care initiatives, Health & Social Needs programs, Thriving Community initiatives, and Racial Equity programs. Major signature programs include the annual Black Health Summit and Inspiring Women of Health awards. The foundation also operates the South Florida Anchor Alliance collaborative initiative and administers a grantmaking program investing in nonprofits across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. Specialized programs such as the Free Babee transportation initiative and Take Your Loved One to the Doctor campaign address specific healthcare access barriers.

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Brands

• South Florida Anchor Alliance: A collaborative initiative of the Health Foundation of South Florida focused on building a more inclusive local economy through partnerships with regional anchor institutions.

Products and services

• Grantmaking Program Grant program providing funding to nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, and community-based organizations to improve health outcomes across South Florida's three counties.
• Access to Care Program Initiative addressing South Florida's high rates of uninsured residents by funding partners to increase access to routine and preventive medical care for children and adults.
• Health & Social Needs Program Programs focused on integrating social needs such as stable housing, healthy foods, and steady income into health care delivery through funded partners.
• Thriving Community Program Initiative creating awareness about the intersection of community development and health, with focus on housing and economic prosperity issues across South Florida.
• Racial Equity Initiative Programs addressing racial disparities in health outcomes and advancing health equity for Black and minority communities in South Florida.
• Black Health Summit Annual summit convening health equity experts, community leaders, and advocates to address health disparities affecting Black communities in South Florida.
• Inspiring Women of Health Awards Annual awards program honoring women leaders advancing health equity in South Florida communities.
• South Florida Anchor Alliance Collaborative initiative working with regional anchor institutions to build a more inclusive local economy through partnerships.
• Free Babee Transportation Program Pilot program providing free electric vehicle rides for underserved pregnant women and children to medical appointments in South Florida.
• Take Your Loved One to the Doctor Campaign Community campaign encouraging Black men to prioritize their health and well-being of their families, operating in Lauderhill and Overtown communities in South Florida.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 400 attendees at the 2024 Black Health Summit representing local and national health equity experts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• The Children's TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Major partnership for HealthConnect in Our Schools initiative providing $25.8 million annually for school-based health services at 283 schools. Health Foundation contributed $1.5 million over five years for mobile unit services at charter schools.
• Miami-Dade County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Partner in HealthConnect in Our Schools initiative delivering nursing care, physical and mental health services, telehealth, and mobile unit services.
• Florida Department of HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026State health department partner in the school-based health services initiative alongside Miami-Dade County Public Schools and six contracted healthcare agencies.
• Community Based Public Safety CollectivesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2025Emergency funding partnership providing $200,000 to preserve The Circle of Brotherhood's community safety efforts after federal gun violence prevention funding was cut.
• South Florida Anchor AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025An initiative of the Health Foundation of South Florida, SFAA is a collaborative of regional anchor institutions working to build a more inclusive local economy through housing and economic prosperity initiatives.
• Dade County Street ResponsecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Led by Dr. Armen Henderson, MD, MBA, DCSR provides free medical care, case management, legal advocacy, and health education to low-income residents in Liberty City. Foundation is exploring future opportunities to support similar community-based care models.
• Allapattah Collaborative CDCsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Community development organization receiving support for Affordable Housing & Ownership Initiative - a mixed-use project in Little Santo Domingo with 32 affordable housing units and eight storefronts.
• Circle of BrotherhoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Community-based violence intervention initiative (Peacemakers Program) receiving grants including support from Everytown for Gun Safety's Community Safety Fund. The program deploys trained violence interrupters to mediate conflict and connect residents to services.
• Broward Healthy Start CoalitionsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025Partner organization represented by Monica Figueroa King on the RISE Summit panel on social determinants of health.
• Community Care PlansupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025Healthcare organization partner represented by Amy Pont on the RISE Summit panel on social determinants of health.
• Green Cars for KidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2024Partnership to launch 'Free Babee' pilot program providing free electric vehicle transportation for underserved pregnant women and children to medical appointments. The program addresses transportation barriers to maternal health access while reducing emissions in frontline communities. GCFK was founded by Dr. Catherine Toms, a public health physician.
• FreebeesupportingTechnology or Integration · 26 June 2024Electric vehicle service providing free rides through the Free Babee program, deploying Tesla Model Y vehicles in central Broward and Miami for round-trip transportation to medical appointments.
• Florida Memorial UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2024Host venue for the Third Annual Black Health Summit, bringing together nearly 400 attendees including local and national health equity experts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Children's Trust: Miami-Dade County children's services funder that co-invests with HFSF in school-based health. Comparable as a regional funder with overlapping programmatic priorities (child health, school-based services) and shared grantee ecosystem.
• Palm Health Foundation: Palm Beach County health foundation focused on community health and well-being. Comparable in mission, grantmaking model, and target population, serving an adjacent South Florida geography with similar programmatic focus areas.
• Allegany Franciscan Ministries: Florida-based Catholic-sponsored health foundation addressing health equity and SDOH across multiple Florida regions. Comparable as a mission-aligned health-focused grantmaking foundation with similar programmatic portfolio and target populations.
• Florida Blue Foundation: Statewide health philanthropy affiliated with Florida Blue, funding community health, health equity, and access initiatives across Florida. Comparable as a larger, statewide health foundation operating in overlapping geographies and programmatic areas.
• Quantum Foundation: West Palm Beach-based health-focused philanthropic foundation serving Palm Beach County. Closely comparable as a regional health-focused grantmaking foundation targeting similar SDOH, access-to-care, and vulnerable population outcomes in adjacent South Florida geography.
• Community Foundation of Broward: Broward County community foundation with comparable scale and grantmaking scope across health, education, and social services. Directly comparable as a regional community foundation operating in the same three-county service area with overlapping nonprofit partner networks.

Emerging players

• United Way of Broward County: Regional nonprofit coordinating health and human services funding across Broward County. Comparable as a co-funder in the South Florida ecosystem that participates in similar health access and SDOH initiatives (e.g., HealthConnect in Our Schools co-funding).

Regional players

• The Miami Foundation: Regional community foundation serving Miami-Dade County with comparable grantmaking capacity across civic causes. Directly comparable as a geographically overlapping community foundation with overlapping donor base and nonprofit partner networks.

Broad incumbents

• Jessie Ball duPont Fund: Major Florida-based private foundation funding education, health, and community initiatives across the state. Comparable as a larger, established Florida-focused foundation with broader programmatic scope but similar philanthropic model and regional positioning.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Nation's largest health-focused philanthropy, funding health equity and SDOH initiatives nationally. Comparable as a much larger health philanthropy operating in overlapping thematic areas (health equity, social determinants) and often partnering with regional foundations on shared priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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