United Health Foundation

The United Health Foundation was established by UnitedHealth Group in 1999 as a nonprofit, private foundation dedicated to improving health and health care. To date, the United Health Foundation has committed more than $800 million to programs and communities around the world, including a $100 million commitment to help advance and grow the health care workforce.

Providing reliable data on America's health

America’s Health Rankings®, produced by the United Health Foundation, is the longest-running state-by-state analysis of the nation’s health. America’s Health Rankings provides important insights into the health of various populations, including older adults, women and children, and veterans.

In 2022, the United Health Foundation made a 10-year, $100 million commitment that provides scholarships and support to current and future health care professionals.

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Our philanthropic partnerships

The United Health Foundation partners with local and national organizations to help build healthier communities. We focus on expanding access to care and improving health quality and outcomes by:

Advancing and supporting the health care workforce

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Addressing mental and behavioral health

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Improving maternal and infant health outcomes

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Helping individuals manage chronic conditions

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Guidelines for grant partners who can help us in our mission to improve health and health care


To apply for a grant, you must:

  • Receive an invitation from the United Health Foundation.
  • Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or a public agency/unit of government.
  • Be seeking funding for a cause that does NOT fall under one of these categories: capital campaigns, project planning grants, general operations, direct financial assistance to individuals, endowments, fundraising events or development campaigns, political causes, candidates or legislative lobbying efforts, recreational sporting events or athletic associations, religious organizations for religious purposes, or basic or biomedical research.


Questions? Contact unitedhealthfoundationinfo@uhg.com. Guidelines, deadlines or applications are not directly available through our website.

United we give

The United Health Foundation supports UnitedHealth Group's employee giving program, United for Giving, by matching employee contributions to nearly all nonprofit organizations dollar for dollar.