Healthfirst Foundation Inc
Healthfirst Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to four New York organizations for charitable events, general and unrestricted support, and a legal assistance program.
Healthfirst Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Healthfirst Foundation Inc gave $485K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $121K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $485,000
- -58.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $121,250
- +167.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $6,493,136
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Healthfirst Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Church St Fl 18, New York, NY 10007-2601
Phone: (212) 801-6000
Website: https://www.healthfirst.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Healthfirst Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dominican Medical Dental Community Outreach Soc ($200K). Together the top 4 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 94 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Healthfirst Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2020) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Medical Dental Community Outreach Soc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Event | $200,000 |
| Caipa Foundation Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Legal Partnership Inc New York, NY | Legal Assistance Program | $100,000 |
| Medinova NY Inc New City, NY | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,493,136 | $409,913 | $610,267 | $485,000 | 4 | $553,555 | $308,234 | $321,660 |
| 2023 | $6,660,357 | $5,095,924 | $1,289,614 | $1,178,600 | 26 | $1,288,903 | $95,452 | $149,712 |
| 2022 | $2,854,047 | $1,009,193 | $1,073,634 | $975,165 | 30 | $1,073,534 | $9,193 | $128,016 |
| 2021 | $2,918,488 | $2,000,773 | $757,285 | $721,966 | 29 | $757,285 | $773 | $74,673 |
| 2020 | $1,675,000 | $2,000,000 | $325,000 | $325,000 | 5 | — | — | $3,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Healthfirst Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $322K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations for charitable events, general and unrestricted support, and a legal assistance program.
Among the recipients, CAIPA Foundation says its mission is to promote the health of Chinese Americans through grants to other charitable organizations and support for community health and research projects. Medinova NY says it provides medical assistance to impoverished people living in Haiti, including through medical missions and support for hospitals and clinics there. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $485,000 in four grants. The grants ranged from $35,000 to $200,000, with a median of $125,000. Recipients included Dominican Medical Dental Community Outreach Soc ($200,000 for a charitable event), CAIPA Foundation Inc ($150,000 for general and unrestricted support), Mount Sinai Medical Legal Partnership Inc ($100,000 for a legal assistance program), and Medinova NY Inc ($35,000 for a charitable event).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia J Wang as director and president; Robert P Blanchard as treasurer; Kathryn Howell as director and secretary; and Errol Pierre, Barbara Montresor, Craig Barattin, Kristin Beach, Karim O Erickson, and Christina Jenkins as directors.
Healthfirst Foundation Inc is led by Patricia J. Wang, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia J. Wang
Director & President
President, CEO & Director → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Errol Pierre
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Jenkins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Montresor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Barattin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karim O. Erickson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Howell
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Beach
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Blanchard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Linda Tiano (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Rob Blanchard (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Howell (2023) — Secretary & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Healthfirst Foundation Inc
How much does Healthfirst Foundation Inc give each year?
Healthfirst Foundation Inc gave $485K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 26 grants.
What is Healthfirst Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Healthfirst Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $121,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Healthfirst Foundation Inc give grants?
Healthfirst Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Healthfirst Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Healthfirst Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Healthfirst Foundation Inc?
Healthfirst Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $554K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Healthfirst Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations for charitable events, general and unrestricted support, and a legal assistance program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Healthfirst Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Healthfirst Foundation Inc's EIN?
Healthfirst Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3437139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Healthfirst Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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