Affinity Legacy Inc is a public charity based in Bronx, New York, formerly known as Affinity Health Plan. The organization was established to continue the legacy of improving health and well-being in the communities it serves. Affinity Legacy operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status since 1987.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$60.9M
-32.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$45.5M
+141.3% YoY
Grant Count
53
-39.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$858K
+300.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of Affinity Legacy Inc is to improve the health and well-being of the people in the communities it serves. The organization believes that communities thrive when residents have access to high-quality medical care, good education and housing options, employment opportunities, safety, and freedom from environmental hazards.
The Community Grant Program, established in 2022, focuses on four primary funding priorities:
- Mental health (treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and educational services)
- Food insecurity
- Support for formerly incarcerated individuals
- Workforce advancement and consumer education
Grantmaking
Affinity Legacy distributes grants through its Community Grant Program, which was funded by proceeds from the sale to Molina Healthcare in late 2021.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Affinity Legacy serves a 10-county service area in New York:
- Bronx
- Kings
- Nassau
- New York
- Orange
- Queens
- Richmond
- Rockland
- Suffolk
- Westchester
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $60,898,886
- Total revenues: $17,361,175
- Total expenses: $46,917,136
- Total giving: $45,457,528
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $90.7 million
- Revenue: $6.51 million
- Expenses: $20.7 million
Staff: The organization operates with 1 employee as of 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $60,898,886 | $90,656,064 | $104,244,580 |
| Revenue | $17,361,175 | $6,510,173 | $1,879,919 |
| Expenses | $46,917,136 | $20,746,074 | $6,745,121 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,359,593 | $6,510,173 | $356,942 |
| 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
105 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Affinity Legacy Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Clara Hansen serves as Executive Director of Affinity Legacy.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMA IZQUIERDO-HERNANDEZ | CHAIR | 1 | $25,000 |
| LYNN SHERMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $23,000 |
| LINDA MULLER | SECRETARY | 1 | $16,000 |
| YVETTE WALKER MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $22,000 |
| NANETTE FALKENBERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | $24,000 |
| JUDITH FAIRWEATHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $24,000 |
| VERONA GREENLAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | $17,000 |
| BRIAN MCINDOE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $15,000 |
| CLARA MERCEDES HANSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $355,950 |
| RACHEL AMALFITANO | CFO/CONSULTANT | 10 | $144,000 |
| JOHN SARDELIS | FORMER TRUSTEE | — | $25,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Affinity Legacy has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years:
Community Access Receives Grant from Affinity Legacy to Support Vital MentalIn 2024, the organization released additional funding to grant recipients under its Community Grant Program
Community Access Receives Grant from Affinity Legacy to Support Vital MentalAffinity Legacy partnered with Resilia to provide capacity-building technology and support to nonprofits in its 10-county service area, offering grantees access to coaching, fundraising tools, and training resources
Community Access Receives Grant from Affinity Legacy to Support Vital MentalThe organization has made grants to organizations including Morris Heights Health Center, Charles B Wang Community Health Center, Community Access, and Integrated Community Services (ICS)
Community Access Receives Grant from Affinity Legacy to Support Vital Mental**Ratings:**
Affinity Legacy Inc holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% score, reflecting strong accountability and financial health.
Community Access Receives Grant from Affinity Legacy to Support Vital MentalSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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