Equitas Health Inc
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Equitas Health Inc at a glance
In short: Equitas Health Inc gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,670
- -59.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,557
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,670
- Total assets
- $53,579,765
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Equitas Health Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus Museum of Art ($15K). Together the top 3 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Equitas Health Inc gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $197K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Museum of Art Columbus, OH | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Queerencia LLC Columbus, OH | Program Support | $14,670 |
| Community AIDS Networkakron Pride Initiative Akron, OH | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $53,579,765 | $86,300,739 | $85,199,943 | $34,670 | 3 | $22,174 |
| 2024 | $53,308,493 | $78,554,538 | $86,932,131 | $84,582 | 7 | $9,321 |
| 2023 | $67,404,343 | $73,312,960 | $80,840,694 | $142,628 | 10 | $11,305 |
| 2022 | $67,332,816 | $72,778,357 | $68,796,496 | $196,797 | 14 | $3,971 |
| 2021 | $58,548,069 | $67,486,506 | $56,238,628 | $137,775 | 8 | $27,734 |
| 2020 | $39,598,005 | $56,206,533 | $48,730,503 | — | — | $70,834 |
About Equitas Health Inc
Based on IRS filings
Equitas Health Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Equitas Health Inc is led by Robert Copeland, Interim CEO - since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 15 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Copeland
Interim CEO -
Chief Development Officer → Interim CEO, 2022
Interim CEO → Interim CEO -, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $325K (2025)
David Munar
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$311K (2025)
Kaarina Ornelas
Board Chair -
Interim Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Chair -, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan McManus
Board Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reginald Gibson
Director of Dental Services
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$214K (2024) → $220K (2025)
Debe Turnbull
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Holloway
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omar Elhagmusa
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Powers
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Peddle
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton O'Neill
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delia Sosa
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hollenbaugh
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Mastin
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Boyles
Trustee - Term Start
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Jennings
Trustee - Term Start
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Young
Trustee - Term Start
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taren Lutchey
Trustee - Term Start
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Brinker
General Counsel & Compliance Officer
Trustee - → General Counsel & Compliance Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$214K (2024) → $230K (2025)
Andrew Anderson
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Marketing Director → Pharmacist, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$166K (2023) → $182K (2025)
Carl Zani
Chief Advancement Officer
Interm Chief Administrator Officer → Chief Advancement Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$171K (2023) → $236K (2025)
Nick Saltsman
Chief Pharmacy Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$241K (2023) → $255K (2025)
Sheila Santa
Primary Care Physician
Medical Site Lead → Primary Care Physician, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$178K (2023) → $210K (2025)
David Tessier
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$312K (2024) → $356K (2025)
Jeffery McNeal
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$231K (2025)
Kara Guisinger
Primary Care Physician
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$197K (2024) → $213K (2025)
Kelly Wesp
Vice President of Quality & Evaluation
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$196K (2024) → $196K (2025)
Alex Shanks
Vice President Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$191K (2025)
Dawn Murray
Primary Care Physician
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2025)
Jonathan Walker
Chief Human Resources Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$181K (2025)
Philip Stowers
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Karason
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (40)
- Former: Evan Steffens (2020–2024) — Trustee -
- Former: Rich Machinski (2020–2024) — Treasurer -
- Former: Aaryn Lang (2023–2024) — Trustee -
- Former: Dwayne Steward (2023–2024) — Interm Chief People Officer
- Former: Mareva Page (2023–2024) — Chief Financial Officer -
- Former: Matthew Bauer (2023–2024) — Southwest Medical Director
- Former: Jasmine Marks (2024) — Senior Director of Equity & Education
- Former: Aaron Clark (2020–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Chad Braun (2020–2023) — Chief Medical Officer
- Former: James Ferguson II (2020–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Tom Whelley II (2020–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: William Hardy (2020–2023) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Karin Sabey (2022–2023) — Chief Healthcare Officer
- Former: Lesley Jones (2022–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Jomarie Richardson (2023) — Director of Pharmacy
- Former: Sandra Poptic (2023) — Pharmacy Manager
- Former: Adam Bennett (2020–2022) — Secretary -
- Former: Barry McCorkle (2020–2022) — Primary Care Physician
- Former: Brent Scherz (2020–2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Fikru Nigusse (2020–2022) — CFO -
- Former: Fran Robinson (2020–2022) — Trustee -
- Former: James Hilt (2020–2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Sam Rinehart (2020–2022) — Chair -
- Former: Se-Se Yennes (2020–2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Daphne Kackloudis (2021–2022) — Cpp & CAO -
- Former: Harold Todd Kepler (2021–2022) — Southwest Medical Director
- Former: Brett Stover (2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Marcia Irving Ray (2022) — Dentist
- Former: Ryan Hanson (2022) — Primary Care Physician
- Former: Thomas Saltsman (2022) — Director - Pharmacy Operations
- Former: Fran Scott (2020–2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Heather Crocket-Miller (2020–2021) — Dentist
- Former: Peggy Anderson (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Justin Kerr (2021) — Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Former: Carol Bauer (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Carol Clark (2020) — Publisher
- Former: Densil RR Porteous II (2020) — Trustee -
- Former: James Gaddy (2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Matthew Insley (2020) — Pharmacy Manager
- Former: Patricia Clay (2020) — Chief Clinical Ops Officer
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 $356K, to David Tessier (Chief Medical Officer). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Equitas Health Inc
How much does Equitas Health Inc give each year?
Equitas Health Inc gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 7 grants.
What is Equitas Health Inc's typical grant size?
Equitas Health Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,670, and its average grant was $11,557, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Equitas Health Inc give grants?
Equitas Health Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Equitas Health Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Equitas Health Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Equitas Health Inc?
Equitas Health Inc reported $53.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $86.3M.
What is Equitas Health Inc?
Equitas Health Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $53.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Equitas Health Inc's EIN?
Equitas Health Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1126780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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