Michigan Health & Hospital Association
The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) is a 501(c)(6) business league and trade association based in Okemos, Michigan. Founded in 1919, the organization represents community hospitals and healthcare providers throughout Michigan. The MHA advocates on behalf of hospitals and the patients they serve, addressing key issues in legislative and regulatory arenas to advance initiatives that protect quality, cost-effective, and accessible care.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.5M
-53.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$27.0M
-85.9% YoY
Grant Count
46
-53.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$588K
-70.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: We advance the health of individuals and communities.
The MHA's primary focus is advocating for and promoting the interests of the healthcare industry. The organization works to advance healthcare reform and related policy issues through its designated funds and programs. Key program areas include:
- Michigan Hospital Association Public Policy Initiative Fund — Primarily focused on healthcare reform and related policy issues
- MHA Collaborative Hospital Assistance Program (CHAP) — Involves voluntary contributions by hospitals that are redistributed to hospitals based on the Medicaid Quality Assurance Assessment Program (QAAP)
The organization addresses healthcare industry interests for its member hospitals across Michigan and has been recognized by Modern Healthcare among the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" and is a recipient of the When Work Works Award.
Grantmaking
The MHA provides grants and funding to support healthcare initiatives. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The MHA's primary geographic focus is Michigan, representing healthcare providers throughout the state. Some grantmaking activity has extended to Hawaii based on recent filings.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (FY 2024):
- Total Revenue: $61.9 million
- Total Expenses: $57.1 million
- Total Assets: $39.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $16.8 million
- Total Giving: $33.9 million
Prior Fiscal Year (FY 2023):
- Total Revenues: $213.7 million
- Total Expenses: $217.0 million
- Total Assets: $85.7 million
Revenue sources include grants and contributions ($192.2 million in FY 2023), program services revenue ($20.7 million), and investment income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,525,175 | $85,656,318 | $61,401,145 |
| Revenue | $61,880,527 | $213,705,447 | $107,778,472 |
| Expenses | $57,129,876 | $217,021,721 | $104,243,309 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,014,064 | $814,052 | $239,335 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brian Peters — Principal Officer
The organization also includes senior leadership in health finance, partnerships, policy, and communications roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN PETERS | CEO | 40 | $1,233,526 |
| SHANNON STRIEBICH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIE YAROCH | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| BILL MANNS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY DENTON | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GAR ATCHISON | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| KAREN CHEESEMAN | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| BETH CHARLTON | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| MARK EASTBURG | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| JEREMIAH HODSHIRE | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| GREGORY LANE | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY LAVIS | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| DOUG APPLE | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA FREESE-DECKER | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| EDWIN NESS | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT RINEY | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| KENT RIDDLE | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| LYDIA WATSON | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| HUNTER NOSTRANT | AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT PILLION | CFO | 40 | $351,737 |
| NANCY MCKEAGUE | EXECUTIVE VP, CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $670,426 |
| GARY ROTH | SENIOR VP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 40 | $372,341 |
| AMY BARKHOLZ | SENIOR VP, GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $339,149 |
| SAM WATSON | SENIOR VP, FIELD ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $445,563 |
| LAURA APPEL | EXECUTIVE VP, CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $619,823 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The MHA has been active in announcing grant recipients and opening grant applications:
Memorial Healthcare Awarded Grant to Further Obstetric Care ...The MHA Keystone Center and MI AIM announced recipients of maternal health education grants
MHA Keystone Center and MI AIM Announce Recipients of Maternal Health EducationMI AIM opened applications for $25,000 grants for participating birthing hospitals to further obstetric care education
Memorial Healthcare Awarded Grant to Further Obstetric Care ...Memorial Healthcare was among organizations awarded grants to further obstetric care education
Memorial Healthcare Awarded Grant to Further Obstetric Care ...Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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