The Foundation
Our Mission
To eliminate underlying causes of health inequities, transform systems, and enable individuals and communities to thrive.
About the Foundation
Missouri Foundation for Health is building a future for all through collaboration, convening, knowledge sharing, and strategic investment. Working in partnership with communities and nonprofits, MFH is transforming systems to promote fairness within all aspects of health and addressing the social and economic factors that shape health outcomes. The Foundation takes a multifaceted approach to health issues, understanding that strategic initiatives, policy, communications, and research all play a role in creating lasting impact.
An independent philanthropic foundation, MFH was created in the year 2000, following Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri’s conversion from nonprofit to for-profit status. It is the largest organization of its kind in the state and among the largest in the country.
In serving 84 counties and the city of St. Louis, MFH listens to communities, invests in systems, and is committed to helping partners cultivate their best ideas.
We are a health conversion foundation
Our efforts are possible due to charitable proceeds resulting from the conversion of a major health insurance company.
We work with health focused nonprofits
We benefit from the knowledge and expertise of a large network of community-serving organizations.
We make the greatest possible impact
In order to maximize limited resources, we identify and invest in strategic initiatives that are guided by our strategies.
United By One Vision
Meet the people working to make positive changes in the health of our communities. Our diverse, talented, and dedicated team is the key to our success.
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