Better Health Foundation Melinda Gowey
Invitation OnlyDavenport, Iowa · EIN 46-2452851 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$65,000
Total assets$49.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,000 and $140,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Genesis Foundation | Davenport, IA | Improve community health | $255,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Community Center | Rock Island, IL | Innovation/Capacity building | $225,000 |
| Community Health Care Inc | Davenport, IA | Innovation | $200,000 |
| Palomares Social Justice Center | Rock Island, IL | Innovation | $195,000 |
| Rediscover Recovery Community Cente | Clinton, IA | Innovation/Capacity building | $157,616 |
| Steam on Wheels | Rock Island, IL | Innovation/Capacity building | $140,000 |
| Everychild | Moline, IL | Capacity building & service | $75,000 |
| Transitions Mental Health Services | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $75,000 |
| Youth Services Bureau of Rock Islan | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $75,000 |
| YWCA of Clinton | Clinton, IA | Capacity building & service | $75,000 |
| Sal Community Services | Moline, IL | Capacity building & service | $75,000 |
| The Arc of the Quad Cities | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $65,000 |
| One Eighty | Davenport, IA | Capacity building & service | $55,825 |
| Tapestry Farms | Davenport, IA | Capacity building & service | $45,000 |
| Archway of the Quad Cities | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $35,000 |
| Nami Greater Mississippi Valley | Davenport, IA | Improve community health | $35,000 |
| The Center | Davenport, IA | Capacity building & service | $33,000 |
| Nest Cafe | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $27,040 |
| Narratives Qc Inc | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $20,000 |
| Christian Care | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $18,500 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | Capacity building & service | $14,000 |
| Normaleah Ovarian Cancer Initiative | Rock Island, IL | Discretionary grant | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,903,981 | 22 |
| 2023 | $2,032,251 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620769349100722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2452851
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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