Philanthropy’s Uneasy Journey Into Mental Health Grantmaking,” featured in the Foundation Review Journal, dives deep into philanthropy’s evolving role in confronting the escalating crisis of mental health and addiction in the US, spotlighting the forward-thinking strategies grantmakers are implementing to navigate these intricate issues. Drawing on insights from 17 highly experienced behavioral health grantmakers, we delve into the firsthand experiences and hurdles foundations face in this sector. The narrative outlines how these entities embarked on funding behavioral health initiatives, the challenges and prospects they met along the way, and the invaluable advice they offer to those new to this critical field.
Authors: Mallet R. Reid, Robert J. (Bob) Reid, Ximena Murillo of the United4Change Center, and Anna Bobb of Vreds Philanthropy
