National Hispanic Health Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 45% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO TRANSFORM THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE HISPANIC HEALTH EQUITY.
- Income
- $2.2 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 45%
- Reserves
- 9.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $380,978, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 45% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1545% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (5)
- $233,143 spent. NATIONAL HISPANIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - NHHF IS SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED HEALTH FOUNDATION AND OTHER SPONSORS TO SUPPORT AT LEAST 40 HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS FOR FOUR YEARS OF $5,000/YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WITH GOOD ACADEMIC RECORDS, DOCUMENTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO CARE FOR HISPANICS. NHHF HAS PROVIDED MENTORS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS WITH A FOCUS ON THEIR PROFESSION. NHHF PARTNERS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF NURSING, DENTISTRY, MEDICINE, PHARMACY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND PA ON THE PROGRAM. AWARDEES ARE SELECTED TO INSPIRE THE AUDIENCE AND TO ENCOURAGE THE SCHOLARS TO COMPLETE THEIR STUDIES.
- $233,143 spent. CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP - A ONE YEAR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 10 HISPANIC PHYSICIANS WHO WORK IN CALIFORNIA WHO HAVE DOCUMENTED LEADERSHIP, INTEREST IN PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVING HISPANICS. NHHF LF CONSISTS OF ORIENTATION, VIRTUAL SUMMIT OVER 8 SESSIONS OF 2 HOURS EACH, SACRAMENTO INSTITUTE AND WASHINGTON, DC INSTITUTE IN SEPTEMBER. TRAINING INCLUDES DIDACTIC SESSIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH QANDA ON ISSUES RELATED TO MINORITY HEALTH CARE, HEALTH DISPARITIES, FEDERAL AND STATE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT RELATE TO ACCESS TO CARE, WORKFORCE DIVERSITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, WOMEN'S HEALTH AND OTHER ISSUES. FACULTY ARE SPEAKERS FROM POLICY OFFICES, PUBLIC HEALTH, WHITE HOUSE, CONGRESS, THINK TANKS, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, RESEARCH, MEDIA.THE PHYSICIANS ARE APPOINTED TO POLICY ANALYSIS TEAMS WITH A FACULTY COACH AND DEVELOP A POLICY PAPER FOR NHHF TO USE FOR ADVOCACY IN CALIFORNIA/WASHINGTON, DC.CDC PIPELINE TO HAVE A DIVERSE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE - 5 YEAR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CDC TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FOR HISPANIC, BLACK AND NATIVE AMERICANS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. FROM SEPT 1 2022 - AUG 30 2024 THE FOLLOWING KEY ACTIVITIES:1.ADVISORY COMMITTEE2.PAPER COMMISSIONED ON AI AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION3.PAPER COMMISSIONED ON HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PUBLIC HEALTH4.GUIDE FOR STUDENTS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH CAREER OPTIONS5.GUIDE FOR RECRUITERS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES6.VIDEO TO MARKET PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS7.WEBPAGE WITH THESE RESOURCES8.COALITION PLAN
- $93,257 spent. ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION VACCINE EDUCATION PROGRAM - HOUSTON, CHICAGO AND OAKLAND PARTNERS (CONGRESSMEMBERS, CHAPTERS OF NATIONAL NURSING, DENTAL, NHMA CHAPTERS AND COUNCILS) WERE SUPPORTED WITH MINI GRANTS AND STAFF ORGANIZED THE LOGISTICS FOR THE PROGRAM. WE SUCCESSFULLY RAISED AWARENESS THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS, LETTERS TO CONGRESSMEMBERS OFFICES FOR THEIR KEY COMMUNITY GROUPS, MINI GRANTS FOR VACCINE ACTIVITIES. STUDENT CONFERENCES, AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY CHAPTERS. A FINAL REPORT DISCUSSED THE IMPACT THROUGH LOCAL ACTIVITIES (MINI GRANTS) AS WELL AS RURAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.NHHF MET WITH THE WHITE HOUSE ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO REACH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND KEY TAKEAWAYS ON OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VACCINE SUPPLYING TO MINORITY POPULATIONS.
- $93,257 spent. JOHNSON & JOHNSON HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAM- THIS PROGRAM WAS FOR CLINICAL TRIALS RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS FROM HISPANIC RESEARCHERS AND RESOURCES ON THE WEBSITE.
- $109,040 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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