National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation
The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation is a Washington, DC-based public charity that supports research, health journalism, education, and forums intended to improve U.S. health care. Its work focuses on building evidence and sharing insights that can inform efforts to improve health care affordability, accessibility, and quality.
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation gave $540K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Texas. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $540,389
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,563
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,978
- Total assets
- $10,700,926
- +18.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (14% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation
- How to Apply
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The policy research program invites letters of inquiry. The journalism program requires an application for each proposed project through NIHCM’s online entry system.
- Review Cycle
- Journalism grant applications for the 2026–2027 cycle are due October 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
- Deadline
- Journalism grant applications for the 2026–2027 cycle are due October 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1225 19Th Street Nw 710, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 296-4426
Website: https://nihcm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation
Journalism Grants
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation
Amount
Up to $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
NIHCM Foundation: Investigative and General Reporting Award Grant
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation
Amount
US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
NIHCM Foundation: Local Media Award Grant
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation
Amount
US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($69K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 147 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NIHCM’s programs focus on improving health care in the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Texas (14%), New York (13%), Rhode Island (13%), Massachusetts (12%), and Michigan (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $31K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $540K (2024) to $919K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $540K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $37,168 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $36,317 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $35,684 |
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $33,688 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $33,150 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose Related Journalism Grant. | $32,532 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $32,500 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $32,073 |
| University of Colorado Denver Aurora, CO | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $30,529 |
| Florida State University Research Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Exempt Purpose Related Research Grants | $29,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,700,926 | $3,424,158 | $2,624,445 | $540,389 | 22 | $211,133 |
| 2023 | $9,064,944 | $2,653,332 | $2,928,603 | $918,900 | 34 | $252,826 |
| 2022 | $8,278,539 | $3,373,173 | $2,819,475 | $816,497 | 33 | $-57,463 |
| 2021 | $9,490,536 | $2,141,387 | $2,964,298 | $786,645 | 33 | $148,387 |
| 2020 | $9,222,179 | $2,230,688 | $2,860,229 | $878,604 | 25 | $-339,812 |
| 2019 | $8,690,663 | $2,267,209 | $2,689,522 | $911,430 | 19 | $273,209 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct research, educational forums, discussion groups, and public education on effective and innovative health care management practices, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing U.S. health care costs. Its filing also describes an awards program recognizing contributions to health care management through research and journalism.
NIHCM supports investigator-initiated policy research and journalism reporting and education. Its current policy research interests include health care costs and quality, consolidation, artificial intelligence, prescription drugs and technology, and rural health. Journalism topics listed on its website include those areas as well as maternal health.
Grantees include universities and research organizations. For example, New York University describes its missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care; Florida State University Research Foundation says it promotes and facilitates university research and training; and West Virginia University Research Corporation says it supports research at West Virginia University. The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity describes its mission as expanding economic opportunity through individual liberty, free enterprise, technological innovation, and pluralism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NIHCM reported 22 grants totaling $540,389. Grants ranged from $12,545 to $37,168, with a median of $21,978. The largest reported grants included $37,168 to New York University, $36,317 and $33,150 to Brown University, $35,684 to Duke University, and $33,688 to Harvard University. These grants were designated for exempt-purpose-related research. Georgetown University received $32,532 for an exempt-purpose-related journalism grant.
For the 2026–2027 policy research cycle, NIHCM says it is making $500,000 available, with most individual grants expected to be around $50,000. The program seeks investigator-initiated, solutions-oriented research that can inform strategies to improve health care affordability, accessibility, and quality. The FAQ says it does not fund pilot projects, studies involving direct patient care, or clinical or bench-science research. Individuals and organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit entities, may apply; joint applications are allowed, with one organization designated as principal.
For the 2026–2027 journalism grant cycle, NIHCM says it is awarding up to $460,000, with most individual grants in the $15,000–$30,000 range. Eligible applicants include journalists at nonprofit or for-profit outlets, freelancers, nonprofit organizations, and universities. Projects must focus on the United States and should be published within a year of the award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following directors: David Holmberg, Patrick Geraghty, Maurice Smith, Gail Boudreaux, W. David Helms, PhD, Bryan Camerlinck, Gregory Deavens, Tricia Keith, Jeff Roe, and Curtis Barnett.
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation is led by Nancy Chockley, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Chockley
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Avik Roy
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$161K (2024)
Gary St Hilaire
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Santoro
Program Director
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Caitlin Ellis
Director of Research Prgms
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$140K (2022) → $131K (2024)
Curtis Barnett
Director
Director → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Boudreaux
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jd Hickey MD
Director
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Roe
Director
Audit Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2020
Vice Chairman → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gerahgty
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. David Helms PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tunde Sotunde MD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Holmberg
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Deavens
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mizeur
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Camerlinck
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Kehaly
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Iselin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Keith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Harris
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Daniel J. Loepp (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sheree Crute (2021–2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Andrew Dreyfus (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dana Erickson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Schoenman (2019–2021) — Research & Quality Director
- Former: Craig Samitt MD (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Daniel Hilferty (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: David Pankau (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: David W. Anderson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gerald Petkau (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Forsyth (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Avik Roy (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation
How much does National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation give each year?
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation gave $540K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $919K across 34 grants.
What is National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,978, and its average grant was $24,563, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation give grants?
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation's top state is Texas, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Rhode Island (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Providence, RI (2 grants).
Who are National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($69,467 across 2 grants), New York University ($37,168) and Duke University ($35,684), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation?
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct research, educational forums, discussion groups, and public education on effective and innovative health care management practices, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing U.S. health care costs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation?
The policy research program invites letters of inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation's EIN?
National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2102558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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