National Environmental Health Association
National Environmental Health, known as the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), is a public charity based in Denver, Colorado. It represents more than 7,000 environmental health professionals in the United States, its territories, and internationally, and supports the profession through training, education, advocacy, resources, and funding.
National Environmental Health Association at a glance
In short: National Environmental Health Association gave $6.2M across 198 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,225,480
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 198
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,442
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $8,193,715
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (7% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to National Environmental Health Association
- How to Apply
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For RFFM funding, eligible jurisdictions must enroll in the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards before applying. Applications are submitted online through NEHA’s grants management portal. NEHA’s guidance provides application and post-award requirements, including reporting and project deliverables.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027–28 RFFM application period is scheduled to open December 9, 2026, with applications due January 27, 2027, at 7:59 p.m. ET.
- Deadline
- The 2027–28 RFFM application period is scheduled to open December 9, 2026, with applications due January 27, 2027, at…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 S Colorado Blvd 325, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 756-9090
Website: https://neha.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Environmental Health Association
Who National Environmental Health Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (NE) ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
509 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 408 grants of 509 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NEHA’s reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients across multiple states. The largest state shares were Colorado and Texas at 7% each, followed by Virginia and Illinois at 6% each and North Carolina at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 198 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Environmental Health Association gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2022) to $6.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 198 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (NE) Lincoln, NE | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $199,525 |
| Chatham Health District East Hampton, CT | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $188,285 |
| Blue Ridge Health District VDH Charlottesville, VA | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $185,483 |
| Minnesota Department of Agriculture Saint Paul, MN | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $182,499 |
| Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Boise, ID | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $178,871 |
| Harris County Public Health Houston, TX | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $172,478 |
| Washoe County Health District Reno, NV | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $172,447 |
| Kansas Department of Agriculture Manhattan, KS | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $132,958 |
| Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Denver, CO | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $120,830 |
| Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Frankfort, KY | Retail Flexible Funding Model | $120,012 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,193,715 | $18,354,157 | $18,581,488 | $6,225,480 | 198 | $173,961 |
| 2024 | $7,869,120 | $20,041,582 | $19,766,815 | $5,490,042 | 148 | $271,133 |
| 2023 | $6,927,568 | $17,318,592 | $16,374,860 | $3,472,117 | 117 | $107,424 |
| 2022 | $5,468,630 | $14,560,915 | $13,507,748 | $2,504,033 | 46 | $37,067 |
| 2021 | $4,627,049 | $8,626,438 | $7,995,106 | — | — | $72,379 |
| 2020 | $3,867,021 | $7,591,220 | $7,160,488 | — | — | $64,202 |
| 2019 | $3,637,313 | $8,675,635 | $8,279,428 | — | — | $33,490 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NEHA’s mission is “to build, sustain, and empower an effective environmental health workforce.” Its stated priorities include understanding the needs of its professional network, delivering timely and influential products and services, and providing effective organizational support.
NEHA’s website describes funding opportunities for individuals and organizations, including scholarships and grants intended to support the environmental health profession. Its RFFM program supports retail food regulatory agencies seeking to reduce foodborne illness risk factors and advance conformance with the Retail Program Standards. NEHA also offers environmental health scholarships; scholarship awards are made to institutions to assist with tuition and fees.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NEHA reported 198 grants totaling $6,225,480. Grant amounts ranged from $5,367 to $199,525, with a median of $19,000.
Among the largest reported awards were $199,525 to Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department in Nebraska and $188,285 to Chatham Health District in Connecticut. Both awards had the stated purpose “Retail Flexible Funding Model.” Other large awards included $185,483 to Blue Ridge Health District VDH in Virginia and $182,499 to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, also for the Retail Flexible Funding Model.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. David Dyjack as executive director/CEO and Larry Ramdin as president. Other listed officers and directors include Jesse Bliss, Christopher Walker, Chana Gousettis, Gina Bare, Ranson Baker, Heather Folker, Renee Clark, and Kelsey Lyon.
National Environmental Health Association is led by David Dyjack, Executive Director & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 9 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Dyjack
Executive Director & CEO
Executive Director → Exofficio-Ed & CEO, 2022
Exofficio-Ed & CEO → Executive Director & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$202K (2019) → $302K (2025)
Larry Ramdin
President
First Vice President → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ranson Baker
Director & Entrepreneurial Zone
Director & Entrepreneurial Zone → Director & Entrepreneurial, 2023
Director & Entrepreneurial → Director & Entrepreneurial Zone, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$108K (2019) → $143K (2025)
Jesse Bliss
Director Ppd Department
Director Ppd Department Pr → Director Ppd Department Program, 2024
Director Ppd Department Program → Director Ppd Department, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $155K (2025)
Heather Folker
Director, Membership & Credentialing
Director & Membership → Director, Membership & Credentialing, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $128K (2025)
Chana Gousettis
Director & Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Renee Clark
Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2025)
Gina Bare
Associate Director Ppd
Board Member → Associate Director Ppd, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $146K (2025)
Christopher Walker
Senior Program Analyst Eh
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $110K (2025)
Kelsey Lyon
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
James Speckhart
Region Rvp
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Carlton
Region Rvp
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Dimaggio
First Vice President
Region Rvp → Second Vice President, 2024
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niki Lemin
2nd Vice President & Region Rvp
Region Rvp → 2nd Vice President & Region Rvp, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Butts
Immediate Past-President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past-President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Estes
Region Rvp
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ml Tanner
Region Rvp
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Uhrik
Region Rvp
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott E. Holmes
President-Elect
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2024
First Vice President → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Khan
Immediate Past-President
President → Immediate Past-President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rada
Region Rvp
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Weinburke
Region Rvp
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William B. Emminger Jr.
Region Rvp
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bradley
Region Rvp
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Dwyer
Region Rvp
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Gail Vail (2020–2024) — Associate Executive Director
- Former: Christine Clark (2024) — Director & Finance
- Former: Rachelle Blackham (2019–2023) — Region Rvp
- Former: Roy Kroeger (2019–2023) — Immediate Past-President
- Former: Cdr Anna Khan (2021–2023) — President-Elect
- Former: D. Gary Brown (2021–2023) — Immediate Past -President
- Former: Doug Farquhar (2021–2023) — Director of Government Aff
- Former: Bill Emminger (2022–2023) — Region Rvp
- Former: Laura Wildey (2023) — Senior Program Analyst- Food Safety
- Former: Tim Hatch (2019–2022) — Region Rvp
- Former: Traci Michelson (2020–2022) — Region Rvp
- Former: Sandra Long (2019–2021) — Immediate Past-President
- Former: Gary Brown (2019–2020) — First Vice President
- Former: Priscilla Oliver (2019–2020) — Immediate Past-President
- Former: Frank Brown (2020) — Region Rvp
- Former: Matthew Reighter (2019) — Region Rvp
- Former: Tom Vyles (2019) — Region Rvp
- Former: Vince Radke (2019) — Immediate Past 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 $302K, to Dr David Dyjack (Executive Director/CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Environmental Health Association
How much does National Environmental Health Association give each year?
National Environmental Health Association gave $6.2M across 198 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.5M across 148 grants.
What is National Environmental Health Association's typical grant size?
National Environmental Health Association's median grant in 2025 was $19,000, and its average grant was $31,442, across 198 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Environmental Health Association give grants?
National Environmental Health Association's top state is Colorado, with 7% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (2 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants), Anchorage, AK (2 grants) and Helena, MT (2 grants).
Does National Environmental Health Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 198 grants with a stated purpose on National Environmental Health Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Retail Flexible Funding Model" (198 grants).
Who are National Environmental Health Association's largest grantees?
National Environmental Health Association's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (NE) ($199,525), Chatham Health District ($188,285) and Blue Ridge Health District VDH ($185,483), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Environmental Health Association?
National Environmental Health Association reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.4M.
What does National Environmental Health Association fund?
NEHA’s mission is “to build, sustain, and empower an effective environmental health workforce.” Its stated priorities include understanding the needs of its professional network, delivering timely and influential products and services, and providing effective organizational support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Environmental Health Association?
For RFFM funding, eligible jurisdictions must enroll in the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards before applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Environmental Health Association's EIN?
National Environmental Health Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0469910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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