Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc
To promote public health and to improve the services of local health practices. To support staff of local health departments in meeting their statutory responsibilities to the public through programs of education, technical assistance, and by providing educational and informational programs to the general public on public health topics.
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc at a glance
In short: Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc gave $148K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $147,580
- -43.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,398
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,812
- Total assets
- $1,909,080
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meha ($25K). Together the top 9 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2025) to $260K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meha Plymouth, MA | Project Grant | $25,200 |
| MAPHN Inc Milton, MA | Project Grant | $25,200 |
| Mahb Wellesley, MA | Project Grant | $25,200 |
| Mapc Boston, MA | Project Grant | $17,812 |
| City of Lynn Lynn, MA | Project Grant | $17,812 |
| Town of Oxford Board of Health Oxford, MA | Project Grant | $12,356 |
| Boston Center for Independent Living Boston, MA | Project Grant | $10,000 |
| Independence Associates Inc East Bridgewater, MA | Project Grant | $7,000 |
| Stavros Center for Independent Living Amherst, MA | Project Grant | $7,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,909,080 | $1,695,830 | $1,798,037 | $147,580 | 9 | $27,648 |
| 2024 | $2,203,725 | $4,384,699 | $4,072,083 | $260,356 | 12 | $28,935 |
| 2023 | $1,667,541 | $2,822,758 | $2,766,056 | — | — | $30,006 |
| 2022 | $1,840,243 | $2,526,688 | $2,411,499 | — | — | $21,894 |
| 2021 | $1,218,957 | $1,645,904 | $1,593,863 | — | — | $27,674 |
| 2020 | $1,071,175 | $1,557,258 | $1,462,505 | — | — | $8,653 |
| 2019 | $925,153 | $436,820 | $445,254 | — | — | $2,876 |
About Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Walpole, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $148K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc is led by Teresa Kett, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teresa Kett
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$134K (2024) → $145K (2025)
Melissa Ranieri
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy McDonald
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Donovan Palmer
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Ewing
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian LaGrasse
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Hightower
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Felix Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kylee Foley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Vlasuk
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Brennan
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Porter
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shin-Yi Lao
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bri Dupras
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Macedo
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabella Caruso
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kleschinsky
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Dineen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Ballinger
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pooja Shelke
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regnia Hanson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Joanne Belanger (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Merridith O'Leary (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Natasha Waden (2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 10/2024
- Former: Regina Hanson (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rike Sterrett (2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 824
- Former: Sophie Antoine (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas McKean (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rae Dick (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Sigalle Reiss (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Timothy Muir (2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Steven Baccari (2019–2021) — Clerk
- Former: Jeff Stephens (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sam Wong (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $145K, to Teresa Kett (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc
How much does Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc give each year?
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc gave $148K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $260K across 12 grants.
What is Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's typical grant size?
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,812, and its average grant was $16,398, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc give grants?
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project Grant" (9 grants).
Who are Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's largest grantees?
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Meha ($25,200), MAPHN Inc ($25,200) and Mahb ($25,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc?
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc?
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Walpole, MA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's EIN?
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2695256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Massachusetts
Boston Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$2.1B
Grants
2,375
Total Given
$228.4M
Barr Foundation
Boston, MA
The Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and New England’s social sector, primarily through long-term support for organizations in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. Its filing says it accepts only requests from preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes program-page inquiries and occasional open calls.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
903
Total Given
$123.2M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Liberty Mutual Foundation funds basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, including homelessness and community preparedness programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000, and most funding supports organizations or programs serving the Boston area, though it also gives elsewhere. It accepts unsolicited online requests on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines.
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)
Woburn, MA
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc. funds nonprofits working in human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and the environment, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal during its application cycle, which was not open at the time described.
Assets
$258.2M
Grants
658
Total Given
$38.2M
American Tower Corporation Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
632
Total Given
$1.7M
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc
Boston, MA
The fund awards need- and merit-based scholarships to full-time students pursuing bachelor’s degrees who permanently reside in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont; recipients may attend college anywhere in the United States. Awards generally range from $3,000 to $17,000, with typical annual awards of $6,000 to $10,000. It accepts applications through an online student portal; the profile does not describe other unsolicited requests.
Assets
$41.6M
Grants
520
Total Given
$5.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Massachusetts Health Officers Association Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?