American Public Health Association
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is a public charity based in Washington, DC. Formed in 1872, it describes itself as a national public health leader and works across government, academia, healthcare and community-based organizations.
American Public Health Association at a glance
In short: American Public Health Association gave $4.6M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in District of Columbia. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,555,459
- -37.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -52.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $123,121
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $36,589,604
- -6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (15 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Public Health Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 800 I St Nw, Washington, DC 20001-3710
Phone: (202) 777-2742
Website: https://apha.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Public Health Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Public Health Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 203 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
APHA’s 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Washington, DC (54%), Georgia (16%), Maryland (8%), California (5%) and Oregon (4%). The listed awards also included recipients in Alaska and Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Public Health Association open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 37 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $125K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $68K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $443K (2020) to $7.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Foundation Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,112,981 |
| Smart Surfaces Washington, DC | Program Support | $616,506 |
| Metropolitan Ame Church Washington, DC | Program Support | $454,915 |
| National Foundation for the Center for Disease Prevention Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $363,700 |
| National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Washington, DC | Program Support | $265,258 |
| Naphsis-National Association for Public Health Statistics Silver Spring, MD | Program Support | $190,000 |
| Oregon HLTH Sciences Univ Portland, OR | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Alaska Injury Prevention Center Anchorage, AK | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Georgia Department of Public Health Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Tacoma, WA | Program Support | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,589,604 | $25,697,999 | $27,684,499 | $4,555,459 | 37 | $739,474 |
| 2024 | $39,105,379 | $25,947,523 | $28,958,151 | $7,253,462 | 78 | $644,596 |
| 2023 | $41,220,765 | $25,343,879 | $25,485,142 | $3,943,635 | 47 | $349,081 |
| 2022 | $40,190,795 | $21,945,713 | $19,271,381 | $1,299,240 | 27 | $437,459 |
| 2021 | $41,602,539 | $24,552,805 | $15,889,443 | $751,072 | 14 | $778,276 |
| 2020 | $33,086,244 | $16,725,016 | $16,123,290 | $443,160 | 12 | $430,576 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
APHA’s stated mission is “to build public health capacity and promote effective policy and practice.” Its strategic plan identifies priorities including strengthening the public health workforce, advancing evidence-based policy and systems change, and elevating public health knowledge and national engagement.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes work in scientific and professional affairs, its annual convention, educational periodicals and membership services. It says its scientific and professional affairs advance public health sciences, policies and practices through information, communication and collaboration. The filing reports that the annual convention convened more than 12,000 public health professionals representing more than 80 disciplines.
Recipients of APHA’s 2025 grants include public health and injury-prevention organizations, universities, government health departments, and environmental and community organizations. For example, the Alaska Injury Prevention Center describes its mission as promoting wellness, preventing injury and improving safety in Alaska; the Georgia Public Health Association says it promotes the scientific foundation of public health practice and policy; and FreshAir Collective says it collects data and fosters community engagement to improve air quality in Milwaukee.
Grantmaking
In 2025, APHA reported 37 grants totaling $4,555,459. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $1,112,981, with a median grant of $35,000. The listed grants were for program support.
The largest reported awards included $1,112,981 to Public Health Foundation, $616,506 to Smart Surfaces, and $454,915 to Metropolitan AME Church, all in Washington, DC. Other large awards included $363,700 to National Foundation for the Center for Disease Prevention in Atlanta, $265,258 to National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention in Washington, DC, and $190,000 to NAPHSIS-National Association for Public Health Statistics in Silver Spring, Maryland.
APHA says it seeks monthly program reports and, where appropriate, financial reports from grantees before payment, and assesses compliance with award agreements. It also notes that some grantees may have met requirements set by funders to receive a grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on APHA’s 2025 filing include Deanna J. Wathington, president; Nandi Marshall, president elect; Ella Greene-Moton, immediate past president; Benjamin Hernandez, treasurer; Melissa Alperin, executive board chair; and Rebecca Boulos, action board chair. The filing also lists Jessica Boyer, Monique J. Brown, Bryan O. Buckley and Karl Cooper as directors or board members.
American Public Health Association is led by Georges C. Benjamin Md Facp, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 10 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Georges C. Benjamin Md Facp
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$359K (2023) → $360K (2025)
Deanna J. Wathington Md Mph Faafp
President
Chair → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veena Thamilselvan Msph
Student Assembly Interim Chair
Student Assembly Chair → Student Assembly Interim Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Cooper
Jd-Intersectional Council Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Alperineddmphmiches
Executive Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Boulosphdmph
Action Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Levinphdmphcphches
Science Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Reisingdnprnphna-Bc-Csn
Education Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilka Cameron
Director of Human Resource
Director of Human Resource → Director of Human Resources, 2023
Director of Human Resources → Director of Human Resource, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $126K (2025)
Violet Hohman
Director of It
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Demond K. McWilliams
Director & Membership Services
Director of Membership → Director & Membership Services, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $121K (2025)
Natalie Koo
Director of Event Operations
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$124K (2025)
James Carbo
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Kemi A. Oluwafemi MBA CPA
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $192K (2025)
Mighty Fine
Associate Executive Director
Director of Ce → Associate Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $160K (2025)
Susan Polan PhD
Associate Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director → Associate Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Angela McGowan
Disease Prevention & Respo
Disease Prevention & Response Senior → Disease Prevention & Respo, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $159K (2025)
Benjamin Hernandez MBA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shontelle L. Dixon Mph Ches
Executive Board & Vice Chair
Education Board Chair → Executive Board, 2023
Executive Board → Executive Board & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Boyer Mph Msw
Executive Board
Council of Affiliates Chai → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Lee Md Mph Mba Cph
Executive Board
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan O. Buckley Drph MPH MBA
Executive Board
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claude A. Jacob Drph MPH
Executive Board
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ella Greene-Moton
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nandi Marshall Drph Mph Ches
President Elect
Vice Chair → Executive Board Chair, 2024
Executive Board Chair → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley A. Orr Mhs Aprna
Executive Board
Action Board Chair → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gopal Sankaran Md Drph Mnams
Executive Board
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique J. Brown PhD MPH
Executive Board
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna-Marie Palakikophdmsaprn
Executive Board
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie Smithmdmph
Executive Board
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Aaron Guest Phd Mph Msw
Governing Council Speaker
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Toledo-Ontiveros
Executive Board, Ma, McJ & Mpa
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Nevedale
Council of Affiliates Chai
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (64)
- Former: Brian Graper (2020–2024) — Deputy Director It
- Former: Melissa Alperin Edd Mph McHes (2020–2024) — Executive Board Vice Chair
- Former: Regina Davis Moss PhD (2020–2024) — Associate Executive Director
- Former: David Reyes Dnp Mnmph Rn Phna-Bc (2021–2024) — Executive Board
- Former: E. Oscar Alleyne Drph MPH (2021–2024) — Executive Board
- Former: Chris Chanyasulkit Phdmph (2022–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Aaron Guest Phd Mph Msw (2023–2024) — Speaker of the Governing C
- Former: Anthony J. Santella Drph Mph McHes (2024) — Education Board Chair
- Former: Denise Strehlow Mph Msw (2024) — Council of Affiliates Chair
- Former: Kevin J. Sykes PhD MPH (2024) — Science Board Chair
- Former: Padmini Murthy Md Mph Ms Famwa F. (2024) — Intersectional Council Chair
- Former: Stephen M. Modell Md Ms (2024) — Action Board Chair
- Former: Chris Chanyasulkit PhD MPH (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Sarah Gareau Drph Med McHes (2020–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Kay Bender Phd Rn Faan (2021–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Charlene Cariou Mhs Cph (2022–2023) — Executive Board Chair
- Former: Apryl R. Brown MD MPH (2023) — Science Board Chair
- Former: Brittany Marshall Drph Cph C. (2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Gopal Sankaran Md Drph Mnams Ches (2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Kusuma K. Schofield Msed MPH (2023) — Education Board Chair
- Former: Lauren Ray MPH (2023) — Student Assembly Chair
- Former: Sandy-Asari Hogan Drph MPH (2023) — Intersectional Council Chair
- Former: Sarah A. Rines (2023) — Council of Affiliates Chair
- Former: Brittany Marshall Drph Cph Ches (2020–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Heather McCabe Jd Msw (2020–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Hope Rollins (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Aaron Guest Phdmphmsw (2021–2022) — Speaker of the Governing C
- Former: Jeanie Holt Mph Ms (2021–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Nandi Marshall Drph Mphches (2021–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Amy Leemd Mpdmbacph (2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Bryan O. Buckley Drphmph (2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Celseste Monfortondrphmph (2022) — Action Board Chair
- Former: Danielle M. Campbellmph (2022) — Science Board Chair
- Former: David Reyesdnpmnrnphna-Bc (2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Elaine Archie-Bookereddrn (2022) — Education Board Chair
- Former: Georges C. Benjamin Mdfacp (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Haley Mossmph (2022) — Student Assembly Chair
- Former: Jose Ramon Fernandez-Pena MD (2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Moose Alperineddmphmches (2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Thomas Jeffrey Dokerdvmmph (2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Catherine L. Troisi PhD (2020–2021) — Executive Board
- Former: Charlene Cariou Mhs Cph Cges (2020–2021) — Executive Board
- Former: Donna K. Beal Mph Ches (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jose Ramon Fernandez-Pena Md Mpa (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Lisa Carlson Mph McHes (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Anna Keller (2021) — Director of Conventions
- Former: Anne Dressel Phd Cfph (2021) — Action Board Chair
- Former: Georges C. Benjamin Mdfacpfacepe (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeffrey Hall Phd Msph Ma (2021) — Science Board Chair
- Former: Rachel N. Reed Drph MPH (2021) — Executive Board
- Former: Samantha H. Xu MPH (2021) — Student Assembly Chair
- Former: Teresa Garrett Dnp Rn Phna-Bc (2021) — Council of Affiliates Chai
- Former: Amy Lee MD MPH (2020) — Education Board Chair
- Former: Betty B. Daniels PhD RN (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Diana Kingsbury PhD (2020) — Science Board Chair
- Former: Donald Hoppert (2020) — Director of Government Relations
- Former: Eldonna Chestnut Bsn Msn (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Emily Bartlett MPH (2020) — Student Assembly Chair
- Former: Georges C. Benjamin (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeanie Holt Pmphms (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Linda Rae Murray Md Mph Facp (2020) — Speaker of the Governing Council
- Former: Megan Latshaw PhD (2020) — Isc Chair
- Former: Pamela M. Aaltonen PhD (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Rosie Mae Henson MPH (2020) — Action Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $360K, to Georges C Benjamin MD Facp (Executive Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Public Health Association
How much does American Public Health Association give each year?
American Public Health Association gave $4.6M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.3M across 78 grants.
What is American Public Health Association's typical grant size?
American Public Health Association's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $123,121, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Public Health Association that year got $125K on average.
Where does American Public Health Association give grants?
American Public Health Association gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (16%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Baltimore, MD (4 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does American Public Health Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on American Public Health Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (37 grants).
Who are American Public Health Association's largest grantees?
American Public Health Association's largest 2025 grantees include Public Health Foundation ($1,112,981), Smart Surfaces ($616,506) and Metropolitan Ame Church ($454,915), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Public Health Association?
American Public Health Association reported $36.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.7M.
What does American Public Health Association fund?
APHA’s stated mission is “to build public health capacity and promote effective policy and practice.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Public Health Association?
American Public Health Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check apha.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Public Health Association's EIN?
American Public Health Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1628688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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