Don Sherman

Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans is a statewide health philanthropy established in 2000 with a mission to improve the health of all Kansans. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS. The foundation advances this mission by investing in mission-aligned nonprofits through grants, education, advocacy, collaborative learning, and capacity building. Its strategic focus areas include healthy communities, health systems, and nonprofit capacity strengthening via the Sunflower Nonprofit Center, which provides meeting spaces and shared services to support aligned organizations. Key initiatives include the Food is Medicine initiative, which integrates nutritious food interventions into healthcare to address diet-related chronic conditions, and the Fights Addiction grant program, which supports substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery statewide. The foundation also promotes public health through projects like the development of over 200 Sunflower Trails to encourage physical activity and supports integrated behavioral health care and primary care safety nets. It hosts events, learning collaboratives, and virtual training series to share knowledge and foster partnerships. The company was founded in 2000. The CEO is Billie Hall.