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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc

501(c)(6) organization Washington, DC EIN: 65-0328971 Website

The National Alliance of Healthcare, a public charity based in Washington, DC, was formed in 1996. It works with and through healthcare purchaser coalitions to help employers and other purchasers advance affordable, high-quality, equitable healthcare for employees and their families.

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc at a glance

In short: National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc gave $447K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Pennsylvania. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$447,250
-5.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
18
-5.3% vs 2023
Average grant
$24,847
+0.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$1,705,904
-14.1% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (15% 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 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc

Contact

Mailing address: 1015 18Th Street Nw 705, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 775-9300
Website: https://nationalalliancehealth.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value: $54KFlorida Alliance forHealthcare Value$54KNorth Carolina Business Group on HLTH: $54KNorth Carolina Business Groupon HLTH$54KNevada Business Group on Health EXP: $44KNevada Business Group onHealth EXP$44KGreater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health: $34KGreater Philadelphia BusinessCoalition on Health$34KWashington Health Alliance: $34KWashington Health Alliance$34KGreater Cincinnati Employer Group on Health: $27KGreater Cincinnati EmployerGroup on Health$27KBHC Business Health Coalition: $20KBHC Business Health Coalition$20KHealthcare TN: $20KHealthcare TN$20KHouston Business Coalition on Health-EXP: $20KHouston Business Coalition onHealth-EXP$20KMid Atlantic Business Group on Health: $20KMid Atlantic Business Group onHealth$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value ($54K). Together the top 10 received $324K.

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

63<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 67 (94%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars were in Pennsylvania (15%), Florida (12%), North Carolina (12%), Nevada (10%), and Washington (7%). The organization’s website describes its member coalitions as serving employers nationwide.

Grant Distribution by State

23states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

BethlehemCharlotteMemphisPikesvilleRenoSeattleAlbuquerqueChicagoOrlandoCorinthDallasFalmouthKatyLovelandNew YorkNoviOaklandPhiladelphiaSt. LouisVestavia Hills

Is National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc open to new grantees?

17%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $26K. How we count

Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.

  • 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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

$0$200K$400K$600K0 grants2020 15 grants2021 15 grants2022 19 grants2023 18 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $276K (2022) to $471K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $447K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value Orlando, FLPass-Through Support$53,500
North Carolina Business Group on HLTH Charlotte, NCPass-Through Support$53,500
Nevada Business Group on Health EXP Reno, NVPass-Through Support$43,500
Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health Philadelphia, PAPass-Through Support$33,500
Washington Health Alliance Seattle, WAPass-Through Support$33,500
Greater Cincinnati Employer Group on Health Loveland, OHPass-Through Support$26,500
BHC Business Health Coalition St. Louis, MOPass-Through Support$20,250
Healthcare TN Memphis, TNPass-Through Support$20,000
Houston Business Coalition on Health-EXP Katy, TXPass-Through Support$20,000
Mid Atlantic Business Group on Health Pikesville, MDPass-Through Support$20,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,705,904$3,824,925$3,899,802$447,25018$34,368
2023$1,986,704$3,396,363$3,097,698$471,15019$23,366
2022$1,695,319$2,766,095$2,621,115$276,00015$1,092
2021$1,568,577$2,536,944$2,411,545$299,00015$722
2020$982,068$2,134,276$2,110,641——$882

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to “accelerate the nation's progress towards safe, efficient, high-quality health care and the improved health status of the American population.” Its website describes work to advance healthcare value and improve health, equity, and outcomes while lowering costs. The website’s 2025–2027 strategic priorities are driving market change, advancing health policy, elevating and amplifying the purchaser voice, strengthening the coalition movement, and creating a thriving organization.

Its 2024 filing describes activities including coalition membership, education and training, and products and services. These include convenings, learning collaboratives, briefs, reports, surveys, and other resources for plan sponsors and coalitions. The 2024 grants listed in the filing went to healthcare purchaser and business coalitions. For example, the North Carolina Business Group on Health says its mission is to educate, advocate, and innovate for a better healthcare delivery system in North Carolina. The Washington Health Alliance describes its mission as building a collaborative alliance to promote health and improve healthcare quality and affordability. Greater Philadelphia Business says it educates and represents employers to improve the value of health benefits spending. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the organization reported 18 grants totaling $447,250. Grants ranged from $13,500 to $53,500, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $53,500 each to Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value and North Carolina Business Group on Health, both for “pass-through support.” Other notable grants included $43,500 to Nevada Business Group on Health EXP and $33,500 each to Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health and Washington Health Alliance, also for pass-through support.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Bret Jackson as chair and Michael Stancil as vice chair. Karen Van Caulil is listed as secretary/treasurer. The listed board members are Amanda Greene, Jon Rankin, Phil Belcher, Randa Deaton, Trevor Putnoky, Marianne Fazen, and Chris Skisak. The organization’s website identifies Shawn Gremminger as president and CEO.

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc is led by Shawn Gremminger, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Shawn Gremminger

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2023

    35 hrs/week

    $249K (2023) → $318K (2024)

  • Bret Jackson

    Chair

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karlene Lucas

    Director of Education & Events

    Director, Development & President → Director of Education & Events, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    35 hrs/week

    $100K (2020) → $111K (2024)

  • Maria Cornejo

    Director of Finance & Operations

    Director of Operations → Director of Finance & Operations, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    35 hrs/week

    $123K (2020) → $133K (2024)

  • Christina Bell

    Director of Healthcare Advisor

    Director of Healthcare Advancement → Director of Healthcare Advisor, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    35 hrs/week

    $138K (2023) → $149K (2024)

  • Chris Skisak

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Syverson

    Board Member

    Secretary & Treasurer → Chair, 2022

    Chair → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randa Deaton

    Board Member

    Representative → Vice Chair, 2021

    Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jon Rankin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Van Caulil

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda Greene

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Drew Oliveira

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marianne Fazen

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Howard

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Stancil

    Vice Chair

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Belcher

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Trevor Putnoky

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (16)
  • Former: Cheryl Larson (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Gaye Fortner (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Gloria Sachdev (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Margaret Rehayem (2020–2023) — Vice President
  • Former: Al Charbonneau (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Bob McCollins (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jean Hanvik (2022–2023) — Director & Communications D
  • Former: Jenny Goins (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Peter Hayes (2022–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Michael Thompson (2020–2022) — President & CEO
  • Former: Jessica Brooks (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Neil Goldfarb (2020–2021) — Representative
  • Former: Robert Smith (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Christopher Goff (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Cristie Travis (2020) — Chair
  • Former: Diane Hess (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

Shawn Gremminger — President & CEO: $318KShawn GremmingerPresident & CEO$318KChristina Bell — Director of Healthcare ADV: $149KChristina BellDirector of Healthcare ADV$149KMaria Cornejo — Director of Finance and Operations: $133KMaria CornejoDirector of Finance and…$133KKarlene Lucas — Director of Education and Events: $111KKarlene LucasDirector of Education and Events$111K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $318K, to Shawn Gremminger (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc

How much does National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc give each year?

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc gave $447K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $471K across 19 grants.

What is National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's typical grant size?

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,847, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc that year got $18K on average.

Where does National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc give grants?

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and North Carolina (12%).

Does National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pass-Through Support" (18 grants).

Who are National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's largest grantees?

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value ($53,500), North Carolina Business Group on HLTH ($53,500) and Nevada Business Group on Health EXP ($43,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc?

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.

What does National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc fund?

The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to “accelerate the nation's progress towards safe, efficient, high-quality health care and the improved health status of the American population.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc?

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nationalalliancehealth.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's EIN?

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0328971. 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

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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