Mission
To provide grants that target immediate health care needs and encourage healthy living.
Vision
El Paso and Teller Counties are the healthiest in Colorado.
Values
Integrity
Conduct all aspects of our work with accountability and transparency
Stewardship
Optimize public assets with the diligence with which it has been entrusted
Innovation
Embrace risk by courageously advancing new ways to achieve our goals
Collaboration
Support innovative and collaborative approaches to solutions addressing community needs by partnering with others
Leadership
Serve as a leader and community health catalyst for change
The Foundation’s geographic scope is El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado.
History
When the citizens of Colorado Springs voted to lease Memorial Health System to the University of Colorado Health in 2012, they also decided to establish a foundation. This historic vote ensured that the proceeds of the lease would benefit the health and wellness of El Paso and Teller County residents for generations to come.
The Colorado Springs Health Foundation was created to fulfill this responsibility. Each year, a percentage of the invested corpus is awarded in grants to qualified organizations focused on improving community health in El Paso and Teller Counties.
Board
The Mayor of Colorado Springs nominates the Board of Trustees and the Colorado Springs City Council votes on the nominees. Current board members include:
- Martha Barton
- Kathy Boe
- Debbie Chandler
- Lynette Crow-Iverson
- David Lord
- Jon Medved
- Mia Ramirez
- BJ Scott
- Thayer Tutt
Staff
- Cari Davis, Executive Director
- Jamie Brown, Program Officer