About REACH

Mission

To advance equity in health care coverage, access, and quality for poor and underserved people.

Vision

All poor and underserved people
in our community will have
quality health care.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES & CORE VALUES

Catalyst

Serve as a leader and community catalyst for health care change.

Inclusive

Demonstrate inclusiveness, respect and appreciation for the backgrounds, differences and points of view of others.

Collaborative

Promote open dialogue and collaboration to share knowledge and create strategic alliances.

Foster Change

Foster an environment of positive change through innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Act Ethically

Act ethically, with integrity, accountability and attention to excellence.

Fund Change

Fund change, not just need, in order to create hope and a true system of care for our communities’ poor and underserved populations.

History

The REACH Healthcare Foundation was established in 2003 with proceeds from the sale of Health Midwest, a regional nonprofit healthcare organization purchased by Hospital Corporation of America. The first board of directors was appointed in 2003, marking the beginnings of the organization and its commitment to improving health care access and quality. The foundation was approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in May 2004, and the following month received nearly $100 million in initial assets. The foundation received subsequent contributions.

Since our beginning, REACH has primarily focused its work and community investments in three areas – oral health, mental health and primary medical safety net health care services. The foundation also invests in public policy and advocacy, rural health and more. Our funding priorities are outlined within a theory of change, which provides a framework and direction for our grantmaking and other community investments.

REACH INVESTS IN ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE MAKING A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

Learn more about how our resources are allocated.

Ways We Invest