Independent Health Association Inc
Independent Health Association Inc (IHA) is a public charity based in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1980, it provides health-related products and services intended to enable affordable access to quality health care.
Independent Health Association Inc at a glance
In short: Independent Health Association Inc gave $3.1M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,138,052
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,602
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,794
- Total assets
- $776,718,863
- -7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Independent Health Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 511 Farber Lakes Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 631-3001
Website: https://independenthealth.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Independent Health Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independent Health Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 189 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
IHA’s coverage activities include eight counties of Western New York for commercial and Medicare HMO products, and communities in Erie and Niagara counties for the Medicaid HMO products described in its filing. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Independent Health Association Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $111K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2022) to $4.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Health Foundation Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship | $2,000,000 |
| Buffalo Riverworks LLC Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship for Healthy Living | $227,078 |
| Buffalo Bills LLC Orchard Park, NY | Sponsorship for Healthy Living | $140,858 |
| LMHF Strive to Thrive Program Inc Cheektowaga, NY | Sponsorship for Healthy Living | $122,273 |
| Ecmc Foundation Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship | $72,665 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship for Healthy Living | $61,860 |
| Larkin Square LLC Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship | $59,390 |
| People Inc Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship | $44,018 |
| Green Options Buffalo (Gobikeslow Roll) Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship for Healthy Living | $40,175 |
| Rich Products Corporation Buffalo, NY | Sponsorship | $39,302 |
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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 | $776,718,863 | $1,732,719,902 | $1,747,815,329 | $3,138,052 | 30 | $35,225,370 |
| 2023 | $840,495,742 | $1,600,418,300 | $1,676,202,535 | $4,453,353 | 36 | $4,776,817 |
| 2022 | $920,173,815 | $1,572,271,176 | $1,558,677,842 | $2,344,920 | 41 | $8,035,183 |
| 2021 | $961,041,739 | $1,489,183,590 | $1,535,994,749 | $4,572,360 | 38 | $14,061,144 |
| 2020 | $805,543,530 | $1,443,585,916 | $1,388,806,658 | $4,625,844 | 44 | $15,100,027 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
IHA’s stated mission is to provide health-related products and services that enable affordable access to quality health care. Its filing describes community support as contributions to collaborating partners aligned with the mission of improving the health and well-being of Western New York residents.
Its 2024 recipients included health and wellness, medical, mobility, science education and community organizations. For example, the Independent Health Foundation describes its mission as improving Western New York residents’ health and well-being through awareness, prevention, wellness and education programs. ECMC Foundation says it assists Erie County Medical Center in obtaining resources to pursue excellence in patient care and customer service. Shared Mobility says it works to inform the public about shared transportation and mobility solutions, while Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences describes its mission as inspiring exploration of science and nature.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, IHA reported 30 grants totaling $3,138,052. Awards ranged from $5,240 to $2,000,000, with a median of $23,794. The filing describes contributions as community programs and identifies sponsorship as a purpose for many of the largest awards.
The largest award was $2,000,000 to the Independent Health Foundation. Other notable 2024 awards included $227,078 to Buffalo Riverworks LLC for “sponsorship for healthy living”; $140,858 to Buffalo Bills LLC for “sponsorship for healthy living”; $122,273 to LMHF Strive to Thrive Program Inc; $72,665 to ECMC Foundation; and $61,860 to Jericho Road Community Health Center for “sponsorship for healthy living.” LMHF Strive to Thrive Program says it raises funds for health and wellness programs for first responders and other public employees in high-stress fields.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael W. Cropp, M.D., as President (ending February 2024) and CEO, and Kathleen Mylotte, M.D., as Chairperson. Other listed directors are Daniel B. Weintraub, Donald K. Boswell, Patricia Smith, David J. McNamara, Daniel Gagliardo, Lisa Mendoza, Gerard T. Mazurkiewicz and Pamela D. Reed.
Independent Health Association Inc is led by Michael W. Cropp MD, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 44 of 45 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael W. Cropp MD
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$2M (2020) → $1.9M (2024)
James Dunlop
Treasurer, Executive Vice President CFO & President
Treasurer & Executive Vice President CFO → Treasurer, Executive Vice President CFO & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
33 hrs/week
$266K (2021) → $915K (2024)
Kathleen Mylotte MD
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $115K (2024)
Timothy Haley
Medical Director-Medical Policy
Med Director Med Policy → Medical Director-Medical Policy, 2024
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$344K (2020) → $377K (2024)
Amin M. Serehali
Svp-Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Svp-Chf Data & Analytcs. Officer → Senior Vice President - Chf Data & Analytics Officer, 2021
Senior Vice President - Chf Data & Analytics Officer → Svp-Chief Data & Analytics Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$388K (2020) → $456K (2024)
Anne O'Neill
Svp-Chief Risk Officer
Svp-Chief Risk Officer → Senior Vice President - Chf Risk Officer, 2023
Senior Vice President - Chf Risk Officer → Svp-Chief Risk Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$261K (2020) → $339K (2024)
Anthony Billittier
Evp-Chf Medical Officer
Evp-Chf Medical Officer → Executive Vice President - Chf Medical Officer, 2023
Executive Vice President - Chf Medical Officer → Evp-Chf Medical Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$512K (2020) → $718K (2024)
Anthony J. Baynes
Board Member
Vice Chairperson → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Anthony Montagna
Svp-Chief Network Officer
Svp-Chf Network Officer → Senior Vice President - Chf Network Officer, 2021
Senior Vice President - Chf Network Officer → Svp-Chief Network Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
29 hrs/week
$303K (2020) → $362K (2024)
Cheryl Friedman
Svp-Health Care Srvcs.
Svp-Health Care Services → Senior Vice President - Health Care Services, 2021
Senior Vice President - Health Care Services → Svp-Health Care Srvcs., 2024
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
$389K (2020) → $542K (2024)
Daniel B. Weintraub CPA
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $84K (2024)
David J. McNamara Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$61K (2021) → $57K (2024)
David Pawlowski MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $43K (2024)
David Shute
Svp-Operations -
Vp-Operations → Senior Vice President - Operations, 2022
Senior Vice President - Operations → Svp-Operations -, 2024
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$299K (2020) → $406K (2024)
Deirdre Wheat
Med Dir-Quality & Pop. Health Management
Med Director Quality Disease Case Mgt. → Med Director Quality Disease Pop Health, 2022
Med Director Quality Disease Pop Health → Med Dir-Quality & Pop. Health Management, 2024
On filings since 2020
19 hrs/week
$314K (2020) → $366K (2024)
Donald K. Boswell
Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $68K (2024)
Eric J. Decker
Svp-Information Technology CIO
Svp-Information Technology CIO → Senior Vice President - Information Technology CIO, 2023
Senior Vice President - Information Technology CIO → Svp-Information Technology CIO, 2024
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$556K (2020) → $535K (2024)
George Wands
Vp-Chief Audit Officer
Vice President - Chief Audit Officer → Vice President - Chf Audit Officer, 2023
Vice President - Chf Audit Officer → Vp-Chief Audit Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
31 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Gerard T. Mazurkiewicz CPA
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$61K (2021) → $55K (2024)
John Mineo
Former Officer
Secretary- Executive Vice President Gen.counsel → Secretary - Executive Vice President General Counsel, 2023
Secretary - Executive Vice President General Counsel → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
$1M (2020) → $598K (2024)
John Reid Rodgers
Evp-Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President - COO → Evp-Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $1.5M (2024)
Lisa Mendonza MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Margaret Steffan
Svp-Finance & CAO
Svp-Finance & CAO → Senior Vice President - Finance & CAO, 2023
Senior Vice President - Finance & CAO → Svp-Finance & CAO, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$405K (2020) → $402K (2024)
Nicole Britton
Vp-Chief Compliance Officer
Chf Compliance Officer → Vice President - Chf Compliance Officer, 2022
Vice President - Chf Compliance Officer → Vp-Chief Compliance Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $211K (2024)
Pamela D. Reed MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Patricia C. Clabeaux
Evp-Chief Hr Officer
Evp-Chief Hr Officer → Executive Vice President - Chf Hr Officer, 2023
Executive Vice President - Chf Hr Officer → Evp-Chief Hr Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
28 hrs/week
$723K (2020) → $899K (2024)
Patricia Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Richard M. Argentieri
Svp-Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Svp- Chf Sales & Markt Officer → Senior Vice President - Chf Sales & Markt Officer, 2023
Senior Vice President - Chf Sales & Markt Officer → Svp-Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$326K (2020) → $442K (2024)
Robert Tracy
Svp-Government Programs
Svp-Govt Programs → Senior Vice President - Govt Programs, 2023
Senior Vice President - Govt Programs → Svp-Government Programs, 2024
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$318K (2020) → $361K (2024)
Roberta D. Rifkin
Svp-Govt Affairs & Strat Prtnrshps
Svp-Govt Affairs & Strat Prtnrshps → Senior Vice President - Govt Affairs & Strat Prtnrshps, 2022
Senior Vice President - Govt Affairs & Strat Prtnrshps → Svp-Govt Affairs & Strat Prtnrshps, 2023
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$465K (2020) → $393K (2024)
Thomas J. Foels MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Yvonne S. Minor-Ragan PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $47K (2024)
Joshua Zalen
Vp-It Service Operations
Vice President - It Service Operations → Vice President - It Service Opearations, 2022
Vice President - It Service Opearations → Vp-It Service Operations, 2024
On filings since 2021
29 hrs/week
$306K (2021) → $338K (2024)
Mike Reilly
Svp-Chf Hc Innv. & Strat.
Svp-Chf Healthcare Innv & Strat. Officer → Svp-Chf Hc Innv. & Strat., 2024
On filings since 2021
14 hrs/week
$318K (2021) → $342K (2024)
Mansi Demla
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$49K (2022) → $45K (2024)
Daniel Gagliardo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$49K (2023) → $49K (2024)
Dave Mika
Svp-Business Services & Operations
Senior Vice President -Business Operations → Svp-Business Services & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$303K (2023) → $354K (2024)
Fuad Sheriff MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$45K (2023) → $44K (2024)
Jonathan Burow
Vp-Cust Experience & Digital Trans
Vice President - Cust Exp & Digital → Vp-Cust Experience & Digital Trans, 2024
On filings since 2023
33 hrs/week
$310K (2023) → $339K (2024)
Kenneth Sodaro
Secretary -Evp-General Counsel
Secretary -Evp General Counsel → Secretary -Evp-General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2023
26 hrs/week
$254K (2023) → $509K (2024)
Peter Ghil
Svp-Chief Actuarial Officer
Senior Vice President - Chf Actuarial Officer → Svp-Chief Actuarial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
42 hrs/week
$287K (2023) → $314K (2024)
Andrew Dorn Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$49K (2024)
Jared Gross
Evp-Cfo & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
27 hrs/week
$439K (2024)
Lesley Haak
Vp-It Application Delivery
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$330K (2024)
Peter Jabrucki
Vp-Chief Information Security Officer
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$243K (2024)
Former officers (22)
- Former: Colleen C. Dipirro (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark I. Johnson (2020–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Jennifer Walsh (2022–2023) — Associated Med Director Um
- Former: Dan Gagliardo (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Faud Sheriff MD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: S. Paul Kahlon (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President - Chf Actuary & Strategy
- Former: Ann M. Pentkowski (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Executive Vice President CFO
- Former: Donald Robinson MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Haughton (2020–2021) — Svp-Chf Clin Imprv
- Former: Michael J. Faso (2020–2021) — Svp-Chf Rev & Acctg
- Former: Michael Merrill (2020–2021) — Associate Med Director- Um
- Former: Nora K. McGuire (2020–2021) — Svp-Chf Sales & Markt Officer
- Former: Stuart H. Angert (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Donna M. Fernandes PhD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jill M. Syracuse (2020) — Evp-Chf Srvcg Officer
- Former: John Antkowiak MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John N. Walsh III (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Keith M. Stolzenburg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Heimerl MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Hudson (2020) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Shawn Cotton MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sidney N. Weiss CPA (2020) — Board Member
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 $1.9M, to Michael W Cropp MD (President (End 02/24) & CEO). 44 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Independent Health Association Inc
How much does Independent Health Association Inc give each year?
Independent Health Association Inc gave $3.1M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 36 grants.
What is Independent Health Association Inc's typical grant size?
Independent Health Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $23,794, and its average grant was $104,602, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Independent Health Association Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Independent Health Association Inc give grants?
Independent Health Association Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (21 grants), Cheektowaga, NY (2 grants), Amherst, NY (2 grants) and Getzville, NY (2 grants).
Does Independent Health Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Independent Health Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (17 grants) and "Sponsorship for Healthy Living" (13 grants).
Who are Independent Health Association Inc's largest grantees?
Independent Health Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Independent Health Foundation ($2,000,000), Buffalo Riverworks LLC ($227,078) and Buffalo Bills LLC ($140,858), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Independent Health Association Inc?
Independent Health Association Inc reported $776.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7B.
What does Independent Health Association Inc fund?
IHA’s stated mission is to provide health-related products and services that enable affordable access to quality health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Independent Health Association Inc?
Independent Health Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check independenthealth.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Independent Health Association Inc's EIN?
Independent Health Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1080163. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- 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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