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Mahp Foundation

EIN 38-3394233 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO COLLABORATE WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS RELATED TO MANAGED CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE AND HEALTH CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT; AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC AND FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ABOUT CHRONIC DISEASE.

Income
$95,623
Spending
$95,984
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$329,752, 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (2)
  1. $47,317 spent. HEALTH RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS INITIATIVES: 3 PINNACLE AWARDS WERE PRESENTED DURING THE 2024 ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION, PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS AND THE MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS FOUNDATION. THE ANNUAL PINNACLE AWARDS DRAW ATTENTION TO THE INNOVATIVE WORK OF MICHIGAN HEALTH PLANS TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THEIR MEMBERS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN OUR MEMBER HEALTH PLANS' PERFORMANCE. THE PINNACLE AWARD PROCESS IS IMPORTANT TO ALL MAHP MEMBERS, BECAUSE IT EDUCATES OUR JUDGES, THEIR CONSTITUENCIES, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE WAYS IN WHICH MANAGED CARE BENEFITS MICHIGANDERS. EACH PINNACLE AWARD SUBMISSION EDUCATES OUR JUDGES ON THE CHALLENGES THAT HEALTH PLANS CONFRONT AND THE CREATIVE APPROACHES THEY USE TO ADDRESS THEM. THIS YEAR, 3 OF OUR MEMBER PLANS SUBMITTED 21 GROUND-BREAKING PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATING CREATIVE APPROACHES TO SOLVING PROBLEMS AND IMPROVING SERVICES IN THE COMMERCIAL, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SECTORS.
  2. $45,000 spent. THE ACES INITIATIVE IN MICHIGAN WILL TRAIN THOSE WHO INTERACT WITH CHILDREN ON A REGULAR BASIS, INCLUDING SOCIAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND BEHAVIORS THAT EXEMPLIFY ACES. THIS AWARENESS WILL HELP CHILDREN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM FAMILIAR FACES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.THE CDC-KAISER PERMANENTE ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACE) STUDY IS ONE OF THE LARGEST INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILDHOOD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. DR. ROBERT ANDA CO-AUTHORED THIS RESEARCH THAT DEMONSTRATED HOW ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT, GROWING UP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL ILLNESS OR OTHER STRESSES COULD NEGATIVELY ALTER A CHILD'S GENES AND BRAIN.THE MAHP FOUNDATION WORKS WITH A VARIETY OF HEALTH, SOCIAL WELFARE AND EDUCATION GROUPS IN COLLABORATION WITH STATE AGENCIES TO GROW THE BASIS OF THIS ACES GRANT. THE GRANT ALLOWS THESE PARTNERSHIPS TO EXAMINE HOW OTHER STATES ARE ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE AND HOW MICHIGAN CAN RAISE AWARENESS USING DR. ANDA'S FINDINGS. THE GOAL IS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN THE COMMUNITY TO BETTER IDENTIFY SIGNS OF ACES IN CHILDREN AND HELP CREATE COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS.MICHIGAN ACE INITIATIVE CONFERENCE WAS HELD ON MAY 8, 2025. THE CONFERENCE ADDRESSED THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ON ACES AND THE INTERSECTIONS WITH EQUITY. THE CONFERENCE ALSO PROVIDED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS

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

  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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Mather Foundation (Evanston, IL), EIN 20-1030638. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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