AccessMatters is a nonprofit public health organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1972. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity focused on transforming access to sexual and reproductive health care. AccessMatters serves as both a direct service provider and a capacity-building organization, reaching over 100,000 people annually across the Greater Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania, and nationally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+22.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.2M
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
46
-2.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$201K
+19.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To protect, expand, and enhance access to sexual and reproductive health care and information for all people.
AccessMatters operates through multiple strategic approaches:
- Direct Services & Information: Providing sexual and reproductive health services and information directly to individuals
- Provider Network Support: Supporting a network of over 100 healthcare provider organizations through grant funding, quality management, and guidance on best practices
- Research & Quality Assurance: Conducting research and quality assurance activities to improve care delivery
- Training & Advocacy: Offering training programs and engaging in regional and national advocacy to de-stigmatize sexual and reproductive health and make it a public health priority
Primary Program Areas:
- Title X Family Planning services, including affordable FDA-approved birth control, pregnancy planning, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, and HIV testing
- Support for healthcare provider networks serving low-income and underserved populations
- Referrals for critical services including prenatal care and substance use disorder treatment
Grantmaking
AccessMatters functions as both a grant recipient and a grantmaker to healthcare provider organizations within its network.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AccessMatters operates primarily in:
- Greater Philadelphia area
- Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Statewide Pennsylvania
- National reach through advocacy and network support
In fiscal year 2023, the organization's Title X Family Planning program supported a network of healthcare provider organizations that collectively served over 58,000 people living at or near the federal poverty level.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $4,183,386
- Total Revenue: $13,752,166
- Total Expenses: $14,000,383
- Total Giving: $7,937,562
- Employees: 59
Historical Context: The organization has demonstrated relatively stable growth, with average revenue increases of approximately 2.5% annually over the six-year period preceding 2022.
Charity Rating: AccessMatters holds a Three-Star rating (81% score) from independent charity evaluators, indicating strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,133,507 | $4,183,386 | $3,897,641 |
| Revenue | $15,638,338 | $13,752,166 | $15,502,993 |
| Expenses | $15,794,290 | $14,000,383 | $15,681,516 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,975 | $21,479 | $8,253 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Philadelphia - Ambulatory Health Services ($2,623,500), Planned Parenthood Southeast Pa Inc ($940,627), Drexel University - St Christopher Hospital ($774,973).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION WELLNESS PHILADELPHIA, PA | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | $129,282 |
| AFRICAN FAMIY HEALTH ORGANIZATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | FAMILY PLANNING, SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, MCH BOLCK GRANT | $37,838 |
| ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA | BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION | $191,871 |
| CITY OF PHILADELPHIA - AMBULATORY HEALTH SERVICES PHILADELPHIA, PA | FAMILY PLANNING. SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, MCH BLOCK GRANT, BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER | $2,623,500 |
| BEBASHI PHILADELPHIA, PA | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | $255,178 |
| BUCKS COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP NEWTOWN, PA | FAMILY PLANNING PATIENT NAVIGATION | $35,285 |
| CHESPENN HEALTH SERVICES EDDYSTONE, PA | FAMILY PLANNING, SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER | $97,859 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | FAMILY PLANNING, SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, MCH BLOCK GRANT, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | $551,018 |
| CO COUNTY WELLNESS READING, PA | HRC EXPANSION | $48,010 |
| CONGRESO DE LATINOS UNIDOS INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | FAMILY PLANNING, SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, MCH BLOCK GRANT, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | $80,613 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives identified include:
- Audrey Burlando: Clinical Quality Deputy Director
- Elaine Markezin: Director Services Support
- Amy R Confair: Deputy Director, Family Planning
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA WEILER GERBER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $283,962 |
| SHANNON CRINITI | VP, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 35 | $171,404 |
| NIKELE D JONES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $161,142 |
| RAEANN BILLEY | VP OF HUMAN RESOUCES | 35 | $120,231 |
| BRUCE WEISS | VP, HEALTH SERVICE ACCESS DELIVERY | 35 | $116,117 |
| STEPHANIE SCHILLI | DIRECTOR OF FAMILY PLANNING | 35 | $125,621 |
| AUDREY BURLANDO | CLINICAL QUALITY DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 35 | $109,309 |
| CAITLIN COSLETT ESQ | PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| PATIENCE AJOFF-FOSTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| MATTHEW WHITEHORN | TREASURER | 2.5 | — |
| TENESHIA WASHINGTON | SECRETARY | 2.5 | — |
| DANA BINDER | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| DANNA CASSERLY | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| NATASHA GRAVES | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| KEVIN JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| MADELYN MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| KRISHNA RAMI | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| MATTHEW RAY | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| NELSON TORRES-GOMEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
| MICHELE WILSON | DIRECTOR | 0.8 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
AccessMatters received federal Title X Family Planning funding restoration after a four-month period of withheld funding. The organization continues to serve approximately 62,000 people through Title X-funded services for birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and pregnancy care. The organization has identified Title X as being at serious risk of future elimination and is actively seeking additional support to sustain operations and recover from funding disruptions.
Fiscal Year 2024 Title X Service Grant AwardsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Accessmatters fund?
**Mission:** To protect, expand, and enhance access to sexual and reproductive health care and information for all people. AccessMatters operates through multiple strategic approaches: • **Direct Services & Information:** Providing sexual and reproductive health services and information directly to individuals • **Provider Network Support:** Supporting a network of over 100 healthcare provider organizations through grant funding, quality management, and guidance on best practices • **Research &…
How do I apply for a grant from Accessmatters?
AccessMatters functions as both a grant recipient and a grantmaker to healthcare provider organizations within its network. **Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $7,937,562 (based on 2023 IRS Form 990) • Typical award range: $4,312–$2,151,780 • Focus areas: Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services **Recent Grantmaking Example:** AccessMatters awarded $162,784 to Bebashi Transition to Hope for Reproductive Health services in the 2023-06 tax period.
Where does Accessmatters make grants?
AccessMatters operates primarily in: • Greater Philadelphia area • Southeastern Pennsylvania • Statewide Pennsylvania • National reach through advocacy and network support In fiscal year 2023, the organization's Title X Family Planning program supported a network of healthcare provider organizations that collectively served over 58,000 people living at or near the federal poverty level.
What size grants does Accessmatters award?
In 2024, Accessmatters awarded 46 grants totaling $9.2M — an average of about $201K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Accessmatters's EIN?
Accessmatters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1878446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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