Market Research Report: Mat-Su Health Foundation
Company Overview
Company Name
Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF)
Mission of the Company
To improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su Borough.
Founding and Key People
- Founded: Originally established as Valley Hospital Association in 1948 and rebranded as Mat-Su Health Foundation in 2005.
- Key People:
- Elizabeth Ripley: President and CEO (Retiring in 2025)
- Lisa Wade: Chair, Board of Directors
- Lisa Smayda: Vice Chair, Board of Directors
- Teri Namtvedt: Secretary-Treasurer, Board of Directors
Headquarters
777 N. Crusey St., Suite A201, Wasilla, AK 99654
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue of the Company
No information is available
Company Specialization
The Mat-Su Health Foundation is known for providing grants to improve health and wellness, strategic community initiatives, and scholarships focused on health and human services careers.
Products
Product Offerings
- Grants: Financial resources to non-profits, government, tribal, and religious organizations for health-related projects.
- Healthy Impact Grants: For projects over $25,000.
- Discovery Grants: For projects over $15,000 addressing specific research recommendations.
- Target Wellness Grants: For projects up to $25,000.
- Scholarships: Financial support for Mat-Su residents pursuing education in health and human services careers.
- Academic Scholarships
- Vocational Scholarships
- Leadership and Professional Development
High-Level Description & Key Features
1. Grants:
- Healthy Impact Grants: Aimed at substantial health and wellness projects with significant community impact.
- Discovery Grants: Address recommendations from MSHF-sponsored research.
- Target Wellness Grants: Provide up to $25,000 for smaller health and wellness projects.
2. Scholarships:
- Academic Scholarships: Support for higher education.
- Vocational Scholarships: Funding for certificate and vocational training programs.
- Leadership and Professional Development: Support for capacity-building education.
Recent Developments
Notifications and Updates
- Retirement of President & CEO Elizabeth Ripley: Scheduled for 2025 after 16 years of leadership. Achievements include significant growth in annual grants and establishing key healthcare initiatives.
- Healthy Smiles Forever: A program providing dental care to elders in assisted-living facilities, awarded a $250,000 grant for expansion.
- 2024 Mat-Su Veterans Resource Fair: Scheduled for Dec. 7, 2024, providing resources and support to veterans and their families.
- New Staff Members
- Mahlet Herrmann: Accounting Systems Manager.
- Jessie Burbank: Program Associate.
- Kelsey Anderson: Program Executive Assistant.
- Scholarships in 2024: $2.6 million awarded to 436 academic scholarship recipients.
New Products and Features
No information is available
New Partnerships
No information is available
Other Noteworthy Events
- Grants Awarded in March 2023: Over $900,000 in various grant categories to support health and wellness projects.
- Healthy Smiles Forever: Focused on providing dental care to elderly residents in long-term care.
This report is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Mat-Su Health Foundation with data-driven insights into its operations, product offerings, and recent organizational developments.
