The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Washington, DC, dedicated to improving the health of Americans by spurring workable and creative solutions to pressing health care problems. The organization conducts research, holds educational forums and discussion groups, and distributes educational materials to the public on effective and innovative practices in health care management.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.7M
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$540K
-41.2% YoY
Grant Count
22
-35.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to conduct research, hold educational forums and discussion groups, and distribute educational materials to the public on effective and innovative practices in health care management in an effort to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of health care in the United States.
Primary Program Areas:
- Health care financing, delivery, management, and policy research
- Health care journalism and reporting
- Educational opportunities for health care reporters
- Public engagement campaigns for health-related documentary films
- Awards program recognizing significant contributions in the health care management field through research papers, print journalism, television and radio journalism, and digital media
Grantmaking
NIHCM operates multiple grant programs focused on research and journalism:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $8,500 to $65,000
Review Cycle
(most recent deadline noted: June 8, 2026 at 5 pm ET).
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts applications for investigator-initiated policy research grants with specific application deadlines (most recent deadline noted: June 8, 2026 at 5 pm ET).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding activity in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $3,424,158
- Total Expenses: $2,624,445
- Net Income: $799,713
- Net Assets: $10,124,120
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024):
- Contributions: $3,213,025 (93.8%)
- Investment Income: $211,133 (6.2%)
Expense Breakdown (FY 2024):
- Executive Compensation: $266,036 (10.1%)
- Other Salaries and Wages: $858,671 (32.7%)
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Revenue: $2,653,332
- Total Expenses: $2,928,603
- Total Assets: $9,064,944
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,700,926 | $9,064,944 | $8,278,539 |
| Revenue | $3,424,158 | $2,653,332 | $3,373,173 |
| Expenses | $2,624,445 | $2,928,603 | $2,819,475 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $211,133 | $252,826 | $-57,463 |
| 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
147 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from National Institute for Health Care
Journalism Grants
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE
Amount
Up to $500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NIHCM Foundation: Investigative and General Reporting Award Grant
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE
Amount
US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NIHCM Foundation: Local Media Award Grant
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE
Amount
US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New York University ($37,168), Brown University ($36,317), Duke University ($35,684).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANTS | $12,545 |
| PRESIDENTS & FELLOWS OF HARVARD BOSTON, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANTS | $14,507 |
| WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANT | $14,946 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY, CA | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANT | $15,750 |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION MORGANTOWN, WV | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANT | $16,380 |
| EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY YPSILANTI, MI | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANT | $16,706 |
| WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANTS | $17,500 |
| FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (FREOPP) AUSTIN, TX | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANT | $17,640 |
| MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANTS | $18,348 |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FAIRFAX, VA | EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANTS | $19,221 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HOLMBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICK GERAHGTY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MAURICE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GAIL BOUDREAUX | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| W DAVID HELMS PHD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRYAN CAMERLINCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GREGORY DEAVENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TRICIA KEITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF ROE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CURTIS BARNETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TUNDE SOTUNDE MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GARY ST HILAIRE | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| SARAH ISELIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JD HICKEY MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CORY HARRIS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| PAM KEHALY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL MIZEUR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NANCY CHOCKLEY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 15 | $104,932 |
| AVIK ROY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 15 | $161,104 |
| CAITLIN ELLIS | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH PRGMS | 39 | $131,440 |
| KATHRYN SANTORO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 34 | $131,249 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 NIHCM Awards:** Winners selected for the 32nd Annual NIHCM Awards in Health Care Journalism and Policy Research, recognizing excellence in health care journalism and policy research.
NIHCM Awards $500,000 to Support Research on AI Scribes, Perinatal Market Concentration, Specialty Drug Pricing, and More.**Journalism Grants:** NIHCM awarded $500,000 to support journalism grantees focusing on health care costs, consolidation, chronic disease management, and related topics.
NIHCM Awards $500,000 to Support Research on AI Scribes, Perinatal Market Concentration, Specialty Drug Pricing, and More.**Research Funding:** NIHCM awarded $500,000 to support research on topics including AI scribes, perinatal market concentration, and specialty drug pricing.
NIHCM Awards $500,000 to Support Research on AI Scribes, Perinatal Market Concentration, Specialty Drug Pricing, and More.**Current Research Focus:** Recent publications and data visualizations highlight maternal health outcomes, children's mental health, chronic disease trends, and rural health challenges. The foundation notes that 90% of the $4.5 trillion spent on US health care in 2022 was for care of people experiencing chronic physical and mental health conditions, and nearly 200 rural hospitals have closed or discontinued inpatient services since 2005.
NIHCM Awards $500,000 to Top Health Care Researchers Advancing Pioneering ResearchSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does National Institute for Health Care fund?
The foundation's purpose is to conduct research, hold educational forums and discussion groups, and distribute educational materials to the public on effective and innovative practices in health care management in an effort to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of health care in the United States. **Primary Program Areas:** • Health care financing, delivery, management, and policy research • Health care journalism and reporting • Educational opportunities for health care reporters • Pub…
How do I apply for a grant from National Institute for Health Care?
NIHCM operates multiple grant programs focused on research and journalism: **Grant Programs:** • Investigator-Initiated Policy Research Grants • Investigative and General Reporting Award • Local Media Award • Policy Research Award • Television and Audio Journalism Award • Trade Journalism Award **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $8,500 to $65,000 **Recent Activity:** The foundation awarded $500,000 to a new cohort of journalism grantees in 2026, with focus areas including health care co…
Where does National Institute for Health Care make grants?
Primary funding activity in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts.
What size grants does National Institute for Health Care award?
In 2024, National Institute for Health Care awarded 22 grants totaling $540K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Institute for Health Care's EIN?
National Institute for Health Care's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2102558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated June 2026.
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