The Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is a nonprofit, bipartisan, public-private partnership dedicated to improving public health. Based in Okemos, Michigan, MPHI operates as a public health institute that collaborates with government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and academic institutions to address public health challenges through innovation and evidence-based practices.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54.1M
+0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.6M
Grant Count
136
Avg Grant Size
$70K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advance population health through public health innovation and collaboration, working to promote health and advance well-being for all.
Core Values: Servant leadership, health equity and social justice, authentic relationships, and quality and excellence.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Community health planning and improvement
- Health equity and social justice initiatives
- Public health workforce development and capacity building
- Community-based research and evaluation
- Policy analysis and implementation
- Health systems strengthening
Grantmaking
MPHI provides grants with typical award ranges of $8,000 to $355,429. The organization focuses grant-making on philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, human services, and health care, primarily serving Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. MPHI maintains partnerships with tribal organizations including the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, and Chickasaw Nation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $54,112,282 (2024)
Total Giving: $12,787,014 (2024)
Total Revenues: $202,067,446 (2024)
Total Expenses: $199,034,364 (2024)
Number of Employees: 1,335 (2024)
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since May 1991
EIN: 38-2963835
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $54,112,282 | $54,094,877 | $49,274,454 |
| Revenue | $202,067,446 | $165,333,773 | $137,597,657 |
| Expenses | $199,034,364 | $161,106,701 | $133,093,554 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,270,373 | $821,134 | $112,010 |
| 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
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Renée Branch Canady – Chief Executive Officer
Paul Elam – Chief Strategy Officer
Heather White – Chief Administrative Officer
Michelle Napier-Dunnings – Chief Communications Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP LEVY MPH MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $10,008 |
| BEVERLY ALLEN CPA | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR | 0.5 | — |
| DENISE ANTHONY PHD | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BENGT ARNETZ MD PHD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TIM BECKER CPA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE FAIR-RAZO MBA MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES GIORDANO MBA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH HERTEL MBA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| GEORGE KIKANO MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH LYON-CALLO PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH MAYBERRY MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WAYNE MCCULLOUGH PHD MA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANGULIQUE OUTLAW PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA POWER MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LEWIS ROUBAL MS | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| ADENIKE SHOYINKA MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID SPIVEY MPH MHSA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS STALLWORTH BA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE BRANCH CANADY PHD MPA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $438,961 |
| JANA DEAN CPA CIA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $242,368 |
| PAUL ELAM PHD | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $257,367 |
| CHRISTIAN BETHEA MBA | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $227,693 |
| MAY YASSINE PHD MS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $235,250 |
| HEATHER WHITE MSA | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $204,790 |
| CARMEN THOMAS DTL | CHIEF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $216,173 |
| MICHELLE NAPIER-DUNNINGS MFA | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $201,058 |
| KEVIN GULIFORD | DIRECTOR OF SECURITY & RISK | 40 | $204,186 |
| JULIA HEANY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $177,933 |
| SEAN KELLOGG | SAP ARCHITECT | 40 | $176,946 |
| JASON SUNDEEN | SAP BUSINESS ANALYST MANAGER | 40 | $186,084 |
| KERIE HUGHES | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | 40 | $188,441 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MPHI received a grant for gun violence prevention research, announced in January 2025.
MPHI receives grant for gun violence prevention research - MPHIMPHI was part of a $17.5 million CDC funding initiative that established the Michigan Public Health Integrated Center for Outbreak Analytics and Modeling (MICOM).
$14 million+ in New Grants to Enhance Behavioral Health, Food Access, BuiltMPHI received grants from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to enhance behavioral health, food access, and built environments.
$14 million+ in New Grants to Enhance Behavioral Health, Food Access, BuiltSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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