Health Care Improvement Foundation
Hcif is a nonprofit organization that drives high-value health care through multi-stakeholder collaboration and initiatives to improve access to, delivery of, and experience of care. Hcif dissolved during fy25-26.
Health Care Improvement Foundation at a glance
In short: Health Care Improvement Foundation gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,794
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $42,397
- Median grant
- $42,397
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Health Care Improvement Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Health Federation of Philadelphia ($42K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
*2025: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2025: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Federation of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $42,397 |
| Philadelphia Legal Assistance Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $42,397 |
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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* | — | $2,127,415 | $2,397,859 | $84,794 | 2 | $35,310 |
| 2024 | $2,440,673 | $2,329,538 | $2,340,436 | — | — | $18,699 |
| 2023 | $1,737,820 | $2,445,864 | $2,739,814 | — | — | $16,690 |
| 2022 | $2,148,008 | $2,581,282 | $2,489,309 | — | — | $2,440 |
| 2021 | $1,656,268 | $2,108,042 | $2,219,037 | — | — | $2,652 |
*2025: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Health Care Improvement Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Health Care Improvement Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Health Care Improvement Foundation is led by Natalie Levkovich, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Natalie Levkovich
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Markezin MBA
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Stallkamp MD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hurford MD
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair B, 2024
Vice Chair B → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Garcia Sullivan PhD
Board Member
Chair → Chair Til De, 2024
Chair Til De → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara McCullough
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Hess
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Craig Ms
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Weinstein Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Donohue MBA
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Wolfson Mhsa
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Clark Mha
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Najja Orr Mba Dba
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Chaudron Carter-Short Edd Mha Msn (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Mullen MD (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Pamela Braun (2021–2024) — Vice President Clinical
- Former: Wendy Nickel (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Michelle Burroughs MBA EdD (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Vanessa Renee MBA (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: April Reilly (2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Wolfson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Najja Orr MBA (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie A. Zarus Pharm D. (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Victor Caraballo MD MBA (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chaudron Carter-Short PhD EdD RN (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard J. Webster Rn Msn (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Cosgrove (2023) — Senior Director
- Former: Susan Choi (2021–2022) — Senior Director
- Former: Vanessa Benton MBA (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth J. Craig Dnp Crnp (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Lafeir (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph A. Tate (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Woods (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael J. Casey (2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Richard J. Webster Rn Msn Ne (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Steven T. Wray (2021) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Health Care Improvement Foundation
How much does Health Care Improvement Foundation give each year?
Health Care Improvement Foundation gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. The 2025 filing year covers 17 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Health Care Improvement Foundation?
Health Care Improvement Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Health Care Improvement Foundation operate?
Health Care Improvement Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Health Care Improvement Foundation's EIN?
Health Care Improvement Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2152039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
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