Grantmaking public charity · EIN 47-0902020
Action for Healthy Kids
Chicago, IL
Action for Healthy Kids is a public charity that makes grants based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $13.1M in grants paid across 206 grants, with $2.95M in total assets. Its largest grants went to White County School District, Ashdown School District 31 and Colville School District 115.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Action for Healthy Kids's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are awarded through an application process open to schools across america. selected schools must provide a plan to enhance their nutrition and/or physical activity programs for school children. each school or school district is required to provide periodic reports on how the grant awards have been utilized within their school environment.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Action for healthy kids is a nationwide grassroots network that mobilizes school professionals, parents, and communities to activate school-based programs that are in support of children's physical, social and emotional, and nutritional health. through training, funding, wellness programs and a shared determination to see all children lead healthy lives.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County School District | Cleveland, GA | School Grant | $211,761 |
| Ashdown School District 31 | Ashdown, AR | School Grant | $150,000 |
| Colville School District 115 | Colville, WA | School Grant | $150,000 |
| Gregory School District 26 - 4 | Gregory, SD | School Grant | $149,970 |
| Carroll Consolidated School Corporation | Flora, IN | School Grant | $149,800 |
| Evergreen Union School District | Cottonwood, CA | School Grant | $148,657 |
| Burlington School District Re - 6j | Burlington, CO | School Grant | $144,557 |
| Austin Achieve Public Schools | Austin, TX | School Grant | $142,443 |
| Collinsville Independent School District | Collinsville, TX | School Grant | $141,334 |
| Evergreen Local School District | Metamora, OH | School Grant | $137,282 |
| Florida A&m University Developmental Research | Tallahassee, FL | School Grant | $133,226 |
| Sheepscot Valley Rsu 12 | Somerville, ME | School Grant | $132,501 |
| Amana Academy - N Fulton | Alpharetta, GA | School Grant | $129,962 |
| Hozho Academy | Gallup, NM | School Grant | $129,279 |
| Orchard View School District | Muskegon, MI | School Grant | $126,477 |
| Livingston School District 4&1 | Livingston Mt, MT | School Grant | $122,082 |
| Cave City School District | Cave City, AR | School Grant | $120,619 |
| Mclean County School District | Calhoun, KY | School Grant | $120,170 |
| Center Line Public Schools | Center Line, MI | School Grant | $120,000 |
| Lincoln-King Adams Young Academy- High School | Detroit, MI | School Grant | $119,740 |
| Midwest Central Community Unit District 191 | Manito, IL | School Grant | $116,354 |
| Bendle Public School District | Burton, MI | School Grant | $115,881 |
| Hawley Independent School District | Hawley, TX | School Grant | $114,420 |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond | El Cerrito, CA | School Grant | $112,477 |
| Franklin Special School District | Franklin, TN | School Grant | $111,965 |
The 25 largest of 206 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Action for Healthy Kids accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Action for Healthy Kids's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Action for Healthy Kids give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $13,121,232 in grants paid (206 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Action for Healthy Kids funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to White County School District (GA), $212K, Ashdown School District 31 (AR), $150K, Colville School District 115 (WA), $150K, Gregory School District 26 - 4 (SD), $150K and Carroll Consolidated School Corporation (IN), $150K.