Health Forward Foundation

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Notice Posted: 1:00 p.m.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors will conduct a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Health Forward Foundation office, 2300 Main Street, Suite 304, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. For videoconference information, contact rallen@healthforward.org.

The tentative agenda is as follows:
9:00 Call to Order and Welcome
9:00 – 9:10 Report of the Board Chair

Board Retreat in Allen County, KS
Unite in Advance Convening
2026 ABFE Harambee Conference

9:10 – 9:15 Report of the President & CEO

Welcome Brian Henke, Chief Financial Officer

9:15 – 9:20Public Comment
9:20 – 11:00Vote to Enter Closed Session
A motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1, of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:

Legal counsel;
Deliberative process of funding;
Investments;
Personnel matters

11:00 Adjourn
Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
Risala Allen, Head of Executive Affairs
rallen@healthforward.org
(816) 241-0700

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-05-28 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time Notice Posted: 12:00 p.m.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors will conduct a meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Thrive Allen County, 9 S Jefferson Avenue, Iola, Kansas, 66749. For videoconference information, contact rallen@healthforward.org.
The tentative agenda is as follows:
1:00 Welcome and Introduction
1:00 – 3:45 Vote to Enter Closed Session
A motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1, of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:

Legal counsel;
Personnel matters

3:45 Adjourn
Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
Risala Allen, Executive Assistant
rallen@healthforward.org
(816) 241-0700

CAC Input & Review Meeting
2026-06-04 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-09-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-19 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)

Community Advisory Council Meeting
2026-06-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: 06.18.2026
Time Notice Posted: 5:00 PM

NOTICE is hereby given that the Community Advisory Council (CAC), a Missouri not-for-profit corporation, will conduct a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026. For videoconference information, contact mflandez@healthforward.org

The tentative agenda is as follows:

9:00 – 9:02
Call to Order and Welcome

9:02 -9:05
Consent Agenda – See Appendix for All Consent Agenda Items (vote)

9:05 – 9:15
Report of the Chair
¨ Midyear reminder for annual contribution
¨ Urban Summit Participation
¨ Additional Member Announcements

9:15 – 10:00
Committee Reports
¨ Nominating Committee
o Update
¨ Input & Review Committee
o 2025 Annual Review (vote)
o Update
o Policy Update

10:00– 10:05
Public Comment

10:05
Adjournment

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:

Marylou Flandez
mflandez@healthforward.org

CAC Nominating Committee Meeting
2026-07-07 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: 07.02.2026
Time Notice Posted: 12:10 p.m.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Community Advisory Council (CAC), a Missouri not-for-profit corporation, will conduct a meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2026. For videoconference information, contact Risala Allen at rallen@healthforward.org.

The tentative agenda is as follows:

8:00 – 8:20 a.m.
Call to Order and Welcome

8:20 – 8:30 a.m.
Public Comment

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
A motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1, of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:

The processes of the Board and Appointing Charity in identifying qualified individuals to be nominated to fill Board vacancies and staff positions

2:00 p.m.
Return to Open Session

2:00 p.m.
Adjournment

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
Risala Allen, Head of Executive Affairs
rallen@healthforward.org
(816) 241-0700

Community Advisory Council Meeting
2026-07-21 09:00 - 09:15 (America/New_York)
Date Notice Posted: 07.16.2026
Time Notice Posted: 12:00 PM

NOTICE is hereby given that the Community Advisory Council (CAC), a Missouri not-for-profit corporation, will conduct a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. For videoconference information, contact mflandez@healthforward.org

The tentative agenda is as follows:

9:00 – 9:02
Call to Order and Welcome

9:02 – 9:05
Public Comment

9:05
Vote to Enter Closed Session
I will now entertain a motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1, of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:
· The processes of the Board and Appointing Charity in identifying qualified individuals to be nominated to fill Board vacancies and staff positions.

9:12 – 9:15
Return to Open Session

9:15
Adjournment

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:

Marylou Flandez
mflandez@healthforward.org

Impact Committee Meeting
2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: July 31, 2026
Time Notice Posted: 5:00 pm
NOTICE is hereby given that the Impact Committee of the Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors will conduct a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 2300 Main Street, Suite 100 – Conference Room C, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. For videoconference information, contact rsilvers@healthforward.org.
The tentative agenda is as follows:

9:00 – 9:05
Call to Order and Welcome
· Consent Agenda Approval

9:05 -9:35
Purpose Spotlight
· Digital Access, Learning, & Equity

9:35 – 10:05
Advancing our Digital Equity Impact in Partnership with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance

10:05 – 10:20
Report of the Chief Policy and Impact Officer

10:20 – 10:25
Approval Q3 2026 Conflicted Awards

10:25 – 11:20
Hispanic & Latino/a Funding Analysis

11:20
Public Comments

11:20 – 11:30
BREAK
(Finance & Investment Committee Joins)

11:30 – 12:15
Vote to Close Meeting
I will now entertain a motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1 of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:
· Investments

12:15
Vote to Return to Open Session

12:15
Impact Committee Meeting Adjourns

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
Rebecca Silvers, Executive Assistant
rsilvers@healthforward.org | (816) 319-2290

Finance and Investment Committee Meeting
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: July 30, 2026
Time Notice Posted: 5:00 pm
NOTICE is hereby given that the Finance & Investment Committee of the Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors will conduct a meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 2300 Main Street, Suite 100 – Conference Room C, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. For videoconference information, contact smcdonald@healthforward.org.

The tentative agenda is as follows:

11:30
Finance & Investment Committee joins Impact Committee Meeting

11:30 – 12:15
Vote to Enter Closed Session
I will now entertain a motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1 of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:
· Investments

12:15
Vote to Return to Open Session

12:15 – 12:45
Impact Committee Adjourns & Lunch Break

12:45 – 12:50
Finance & Investment Committee Meeting Call to Order & Welcome

12:50 – 1:05
Q2 2026 Financial Review

1:05 – 1:10
Public Comments

1:10 – 3:50
Vote to Enter Closed Session
I will now entertain a motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1 of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:
· Investments

3:50 – 4:00
Adjourn

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
Sarah McDonald, Executive Assistant
smcdonald@healthforward.org | 816.393.0103

Audit Committee Meeting
2026-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: August 5, 2026
Time Notice Posted: 5:00 pm

NOTICE is hereby given that the Audit Committee of the Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors will conduct a virtual meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. For videoconference information, please contact smcdonald@healthforward.org.

The tentative agenda is as follows:

11:00 – 11:10
Call to Order & Welcome

11:10 – 11:45
Review & Approve Draft 2025 Audited Financial Statements

11:45 – 11:50
Public Comments

11:50
Vote to Enter Closed Session
I will now entertain a motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1, of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:
· Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and attorneys.

12:30
Vote to Return to Open Session

12:30
Adjourn

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:

Sarah McDonald, Executive Assistant
smcdonald@healthforward.org | 816.393.0103

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time Notice Posted: 4:00 p.m.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Executive Committee of the Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors will conduct a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 2300 Main Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. For videoconference information, contact mcollins@healthforward.org.

The tentative agenda is as follows:

9:00 Call to Order and Welcome
9:00 – 9:05 Report of the Board Chair
9:05 – 9:10 Public Comment
9:10 – 11:00 Vote to Enter Closed Session
A motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1, of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:

Legal counsel;
Deliberative process of funding;
Investments;
Personnel matters

11:00 Adjourn

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:

Montoya Collins, Executive Assistant
mcollins@healthforward.org
(816) 241-0700

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-08-26 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time Notice Posted: 9:00am
NOTICE is hereby given that the Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors will conduct a meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association located at, 2300 Main Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. For videoconference information, contact mcollins@healthforward.org

The tentative agenda is as follows:
8:00 Call to Order and Welcome
8:02-8:10  Report of the Board Chair

Welcome & Agenda Overview
Annual CAC Contribution Reminder

8:10-8:40 Mission Moment

The Beacon
Kansas City Defender

8:40-9:20 Purposeful Learning

Strategical Communications and Narrative Change – Overview and Partner Spotlight

9:20-9:25 Report of the President/CEO
9:25-9:40 Policy and Advocacy Update

Primary Policy Outcomes
Forecast November Ballot Questions

9:40-9:50 Treasurer’s Report
9:50-10:00 Audit Committee

2025 Audit
RFP Outcome

10:00-10:10 Impact Committee

Committee Chair Update
Hispanic/Latino/a Equity Funding Analysis

10:10-10:15 Governance Committee

2026 Board Self-Reflection Survey

10:15-10:20 Public Comment
10:20-10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:55 Vote to Enter Closed Session
A motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021, subsection 1, of the Missouri Sunshine Law to discuss the matters on the agenda which the public received notice of:

Legal counsel;
Deliberative process of funding;
Investments;
Personnel matters

11:55-12:00 Return to Open Session
12:00 Adjourn

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:

Community Advisory Council Meeting
2026-09-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-29 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)

Governance Committee Meeting
2026-11-04 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)

Impact Committee Meeting
2026-11-05 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)

Finance and Investment Committee Meeting
2026-11-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)

Audit Committee Meeting
2026-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-12-02 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Community Advisory Council Meeting
2026-12-04 09:15 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
Date Notice Posted: 03.19.2026
Time Notice Posted: 3:00 PM

NOTICE is hereby given that the Community Advisory Council (CAC), a Missouri not-for-profit corporation, will conduct a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026. For videoconference information, contact mflandez@healthforward.org

The tentative agenda is as follows:

9:00 – 9:02
Call to Order and Welcome

9:02 -9:05
Consent Agenda – See Appendix for All Consent Agenda Items (vote)

9:05 – 9:15
Report of the Chair
¨ Welcome new CAC member
¨ Review CAC Officers and Committee Assignments revisions

9:15 – 9:25
Report of the Treasurer
♦ End of year financial report
♦ Annual contributions

9:25 – 9:45
Committee Reports
¨ Nominating Committee
o Update
¨ Input & Review Committee
o Update

9:45 – 10:25
Health Forward Foundation Update
¨ 2026 Grant and Gift Opportunities
¨ Policy Update

10:25 – 10:30
Public Comment

10:30
Adjournment

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, and Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, this meeting is open to the public. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting:
