Community Health Advocates Inc
Community Health Advocates Inc is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the organization has terminated or is winding down; its reported 2024 grants are its latest listed grantmaking.
Community Health Advocates Inc at a glance
In short: Community Health Advocates Inc gave $6.3M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $368K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,260,142
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- Average grant
- $368,244
- Median grant
- $174,957
- Primary geography
- Michigan (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Community Health Advocates Inc
- How to Apply
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No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1520 Belle View Blvd Suite 343, Alexandria, VA 22307
Phone: (202) 744-6576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Health Advocates Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Health & Social Services Center ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $6.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 17 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to Michigan (38%), South Dakota (19%), and South Carolina (19%), followed by the District of Columbia (8%) and Tennessee (7%). Listed recipients were also located in Arizona, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $6.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health & Social Services Center Detroit, MI | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $1,166,381 |
| Intercare Community Health Network Banger, MI | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $1,166,381 |
| Horizon Health Foundation Howard, SD | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $1,000,000 |
| Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comp HS Okatie, SC | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $874,786 |
| Association of Clinicians for the Underserved Washington, DC | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $458,191 |
| National Health Care for the Homeless Council Nashville, TN | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $458,191 |
| Needs Based Learning Phoenix, AZ | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $250,000 |
| National Breast Center Foundation Alexandria, VA | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $250,000 |
| St Joseph Baptist Church Agape Inc St Helena Island, SC | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $174,957 |
| Children's Care Corner Howard, SD | To support the furtherance of their charitable purpose activities as defined in the IRS 501 regulations. | $166,381 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $3,679,736 | $6,682,392 | $6,260,142 | 17 | $3,679,736 |
| 2023 | $5,833,372 | — | $229,969 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $5,026,295 | $7 | $242,511 | — | — | $7 |
| 2021 | $4,578,376 | $440,059 | $257,445 | — | — | $59 |
| 2020 | $2,816,652 | $240,116 | $241,652 | — | — | $116 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated its mission as “to collect data, conduct surveys, and educate members.” Its filing describes work on PRAPARE, a standardized patient risk assessment tool for identifying and addressing social drivers of health, and related implementation and action resources. It also described showcasing health-center innovations and collaborating with NACHC on data collection, analysis, technical assistance, and training related to strategies intended to improve health outcomes and lower costs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 17 grants totaling $6,260,142. Grants ranged from $29,706 to $1,166,381, with a median of $174,957. The filing describes their purpose as supporting recipients’ charitable activities.
Among the listed recipients, InterCare Community Health Network received $1,166,381; its mission is to promote high-quality, comprehensive, affordable, culturally and linguistically competent, community-directed health care for medically underserved populations. Horizon Health Foundation received $1,000,000; it says its mission is to expand patients’ access to affordable health care. Other listed awards included $250,000 to Needs Based Learning, whose mission is to support the supply of compassionate, community-minded safety-net health professionals, and $250,000 to National Breast Center Foundation, which describes work to educate people and physicians about breast cancer and improve access to screening, treatment, and support services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Mengenhausen as chairman/president; Feygele Jacobs as vice chairperson/vice president; Velma Hendershott as treasurer; Roland Gardner as secretary; Gwen Siebert as assistant secretary; and Ricardo Guzman as a board member.
Community Health Advocates Inc is led by John Mengenhausen, Chairman & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Mengenhausen
Chairman & President
Vice Chairman & Vice President → Chairman & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Feygele Jacobs
Vice Chairperson & Vice Presidn
Board Member → Vice Chairperson & Vice Presidn, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Gwen Siebert
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$61K (2024)
Ricardo Guzman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Roland Gardner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Velma Hendershott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas J. Vancoverden (2020–2021) — Chairman & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Gwen Siebert (Assistant Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Health Advocates Inc
How much does Community Health Advocates Inc give each year?
Community Health Advocates Inc gave $6.3M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Community Health Advocates Inc's typical grant size?
Community Health Advocates Inc's median grant in 2024 was $174,957, and its average grant was $368,244, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Health Advocates Inc give grants?
Community Health Advocates Inc's top state is Michigan, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were South Dakota (19%) and South Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Howard, SD (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Community Health Advocates Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Community Health Advocates Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Community Health Advocates Inc's largest grantees?
Community Health Advocates Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Health & Social Services Center ($1,166,381), Intercare Community Health Network ($1,166,381) and Horizon Health Foundation ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Community Health Advocates Inc fund?
The organization stated its mission as “to collect data, conduct surveys, and educate members.” Its filing describes work on PRAPARE, a standardized patient risk assessment tool for identifying and addressing social drivers of health, and related implementation and action resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Health Advocates Inc?
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Health Advocates Inc's EIN?
Community Health Advocates Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2051046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Community Health Advocates Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-health-advocates-inc-morg_85453ac4bec1408fa1cf54b1dc3c54af
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