Better Health Together

Organization Overview

Better Health Together is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (F70) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Disorders, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Better Health Together employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Health Together is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Better Health Together generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Better Health Together has awarded 154 individual grants totaling $21,191,064. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROMOTING HEALTH OF THE REGION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE ACTION AROUND THE TRIPLE AIM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITIES OF HEALTH:AS LEAD FOR THE SPOKANE REGION, COORDINATES A COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIP WORKING ACROSS ALL SECTORS TO DEVELOP SHARED PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS TO IMPROVE HEALTH. ACH IS A KEY COMPONENT OF HEALTHIER WASHINGTON, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON'S COORDINATED EFFORT TO HELP INSURE BETTER HEALTH, BETTER CARE AND LOWER COSTS. THIS EFFORT RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY. WORK IN THIS PROGRAM EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2018 AND 2019. FUNDING IS FROM A MEDICAID 115 WAIVER MANAGED BY THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY.


NAVIGATOR:AS A LEAD AGENCY, NAVIGATOR ASSISTS PEOPLE IN SIGNING UP FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS OR MEDICAID THROUGH THE WASHINGTON HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE (HBE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THIS PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED OVER 150,000 INDIVIDUALS TO ENROLL AND HAS RESULTED IN 97% OF PEOPLE IN THE REGION HAVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE. THIS EFFORT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE HBE.


HEALTHY KIDS:BHT SERVES RESIDENTS OF A SEVEN-COUNTY RURAL/URBAN MIX GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF EASTERN WASHINGTON (EWA), PROVIDING OUTREACH, ENROLLMENT, AND RENEWAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT UNINSURED, ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN APPLYING FOR AND ENROLLING IN MEDICAID AND CHIP. EWA IS ALSO HOME TO A VARIETY OF POPULATIONS, WHO EXPERIENCE MARKED HEALTH DISPARITIES, INCLUDING AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE, HISPANIC, MARSHALLESE, RURAL, AND LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.


DOH COVID CAREBHT ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE REGIONAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID. UTILIZING A COMMUNITY BASED WORKFORCE WE PROVIDED ASSITANCE FOR RENTAL AND UTLITY ASSITANCE, FOOD BOXES, AND PPE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alison M Poulsen
Executive Director
$165,487
Kim Heath
Chief Financial Officer
$126,053
Kurtis Robinson
Director
$3,000
Pam Parr
Chair
$0
Sharon Fairchild
Past Chair
$0
Blake Redding
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Desautel Hege Communications Inc Dba Dh
Consulting And Marketing Services
$573,928
Diana Bianco Dba Artemis Consulting
Consulting Services
$292,595
Providence Health & Services
Consulting Services
$130,917
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,479,028
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$771,173
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,250,201
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,255,051

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Better Health Together has awarded $11,292,525 in support to 88 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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Spokane, WA

PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS AND DOH COVID CARE CONNECT

$806,968

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE

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Spokane, WA

PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS AND TRUSTED MESSENGER

$772,837

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES-WASHINGTON

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Renton, WA

PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS

$694,998

MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM

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Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS

$687,498

NEWPORT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS

$320,137

TAKEALL FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS AND ANTI-RACISM PROJECT

$306,750
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Better Health Together has recieved totaling $153,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Delta Dental Of Washington

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: LEAD PARTNER FUNDING FOR SPOKANE LIN

$78,000
St Joseph Health System Foundation

Irvine, CA

PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP

$75,000
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