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Fund for Public Health in New York Inc

EIN 05-0539199 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FUND FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN NYC IS DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING OF ALL NYC RESIDENTS, IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NYC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, LEVERAGING ITS EXPERTISE IN FUNDRAISING, PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND AGILE OPERATIONS TO HELP THE NYC HEALTH DEPARTMENT DO MORE, MORE QUICKLY.

Income
$96.4 million
Spending
$109.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
507
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$240,787, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $48.6 million spent. THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, FPHNYC PROVIDES FISCAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR A RANGE OF FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS THAT ENABLE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND RAPIDLY TO EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES, ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN HEALTH OUTCOMES AND ACCESS TO CARE, AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE. IN FY24, THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED: THE CONTINUED ACCESS VACCINATION PROJECT, WHICH SUPPORTS HEALTH CENTERS TO PROVIDE COVID-19, INFLUENZA AND OTHER ROUTINE VACCINATIONS AT NO COST FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED NEW YORKERS IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH THE HIGHEST NEEDS; THE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES BASIC INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL EDUCATION AS WELL AS DELIVERS RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING KITS AND TRAINING FOR NURSING HOMES AND OTHER CONGREGATE CARE SETTINGS; AND THE HEALTHY EATING PROJECT, WHICH USES A NUMBER OF STRATEGIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, NUTRITION INCENTIVES, POLICIES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND CAPACITY BUILDING, TO SUPPORT NEW YORKERS IN BUILDING RESOURCES, SKILLS, AND TOOLS TO NAVIGATE A VERY COMPLEX FOOD SYSTEM TO ACCESS AND MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES.
  2. $24.0 million spent. THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, FPHNYC PROVIDES FISCAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR A RANGE OF HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS THAT ENABLE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND RAPIDLY TO EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES, ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN HEALTH OUTCOMES AND ACCESS TO CARE, AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE. IN FY24, THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED: THE CITYWIDE DOULA INITIATIVE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO HOME VISITORS AND DOULA SUPPORT FOR BIRTHING PEOPLE AND PARENTING FAMILIES; THE NALOXONE VENDING MACHINE PROJECT, WHICH AIMS TO REDUCE STIGMA FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) BY PROVIDING NEW YORKERS CONVENIENT, ANONYMOUS, AND FREE ACCESS TO NALOXONE, SYRINGES, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPLIES; AND THE YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION PROJECT, WHICH SEEKS TO ENHANCE MONITORING, INCREASE AND DIVERSIFY PREVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND EXPAND EFFORTS TO MITIGATE THE SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDE THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH, URBAN PLANNING, AND URBAN DESIGN STRATEGIES.
  3. $4.8 million spent. THE GOAL OF THE GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (GUSNIP), FUNDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IS TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BY LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS PARTICIPATING IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP). WITH THE FUNDING, FPHNYC AND THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE PARTNER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPERMARKETS AND THEIR POINT-OF-SALES (POS) VENDORS TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE SHOPPERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO $10 IN REWARD POINTS PER DAY ON PURCHASES OF ELIGIBLE FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND BEANS THAT CAN BE SPENT ON MORE ELIGIBLE FOOD AT THEIR NEXT PURCHASE.
  4. $21.9 million spent. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND GRANTS SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF ALL NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS AND IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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