TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF WESTERN NEW YORK RESIDENTS THROUGH AWARENESS, PREVENTION, WELLNESS, AND OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-26.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$48K
-32.1% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-15.2% YoY
About Independent Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Independent Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in BUFFALO, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $92K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,617,562 | $2,208,933 | $2,051,238 |
| Revenue | $2,570,804 | $3,242,982 | $438,725 |
| Expenses | $3,037,397 | $3,133,258 | $2,848,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $92,402 | $60,582 | $17,603 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Teachers Desk ($25,000), Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation ($12,000), Niagara Falls Housing Authority ($5,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO FOUNDATION BUFFALO, NY | FIRST NIGHT DONATION, RUBY SPONSORSHIP AND GUS SURVEY PARTICIPATION | $12,000 |
| THE TEACHERS DESK BUFFALO, NY | DONATION TO THE TEACHER'S DESK IN SUPPORT OF PANCHOPACK 2024 | $25,000 |
| NIAGARA FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY NIAGARA FALLS, NY | GOOD FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD, EVENT EXPENSES | $5,250 |
| RURAL OUTREACH CENTER INC EAST AURORA, NY | GOOD FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD, EVENT EXPENSES | $5,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL W CROPP MD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN REID RODGERS | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA C CLABEAUX | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN BRIM | TREASURER (END 10/24) | 1 | — |
| YVONNE S MINOR-RAGAN PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STUART H ANGERT | CHAIRPERSON | 3 | — |
| ANN MCCARTHY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CASMIRO RODRIQUEZ SR | BOARD MEMBER (END 04/24) | 1 | — |
| DINORAH BAINES | BOARD MEMBER (BEG 04/24) | 1 | — |
| JOHN ANTKOWIAK MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN N WALSH III | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAGGIE NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OSWALDO MESTRE JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PASTOR RICHARD D HAGUE JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN TUCKER MBA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TANYA STAPLES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHERRYL PEZZINO | DIR. OF FINANCE (BEG 07/24) | 1 | — |
| STEVEN TIMMEL | DIR. OF FINANCE (END 06/24) | 1 | — |
| CARRIE MEYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $199,972 |
| APRIL GAMPP | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, IHF | 32 | $114,824 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independent Health Foundation?
Independent Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in BUFFALO, NY. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Independent Health Foundation?
As of 2024, Independent Health Foundation holds $1.6M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $48K in 2024.
Where does Independent Health Foundation operate?
Independent Health Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Independent Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Independent Health Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $48K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Independent Health Foundation's EIN?
Independent Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1417199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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