Philadelphia Health Partnership
Philadelphia Health Partnership is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It advocates for and resources equitable, quality care and services to improve the health and well-being of people in Philadelphia, with strategic initiatives focused on health equity and early childhood health and development.
Philadelphia Health Partnership at a glance
In short: Philadelphia Health Partnership gave $1.5M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,459,063
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,109
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $49,579,256
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Philadelphia Health Partnership
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 South Broad Street 810, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 546-4290
Website: https://philahealthpartnership.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philadelphia Health Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Association of the Education of Young Children ($175K). Together the top 10 received $861K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 69 grants of 121 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Partnership’s stated mission and strategic initiatives focus on people in Philadelphia. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Philadelphia Health Partnership open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Association of the Education of Young Children Harrisburg, PA | In support of statewide collaboration to improve the Pennsylvania infant toddler early intervention system with a focus on outreach, referral, enrollment, quality services, equitable access, mental health, and medicaid partnerships | $175,000 |
| Pennsylvania Voice Philadelphia, PA | In support of nonprofit partnership to expand civic participation, make voting easier, and secure equitable representation in government | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | In support of implementation and evaluation of healthysteps at children's hopsital of philadelphia primary care, cobbs creek and advocacy for payment reforms to resource behavioral health integration in pediatric primary care | $81,463 |
| African Family Health Organization Philadelphia, PA | $5,000 in support of participation in the economy league greater philadelphia 2024 leadership exchange (GPLEX); $75,000 in support of culturally- and linguistically- sensitive health, human, and educational services for african and caribbean immigrants and refugees | $80,000 |
| Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | In support of programs and services that welcome and empower immigrants and refugees to achieve a life of safety and stability, sustainable opportunities, and meaningful community connections | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania Health Access Network Philadelphia, PA | In support of advocacy to promote access to quality, equitable, and affordable health care and provision of health insurance enrollment and navigation services | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children Harrisburg, PA | In support of advocacy to improve child and family access to quality, equitable health insurance, child care, early intervention services, and home visiting services | $75,000 |
| Oshun Family Center Philadelphia, PA | $5,000 in support of participation in the economy league greater philadelphia 2024 leadership exchange (GPLEX); $65,000 in support of racially concordant care for black birthing families including trauma-informed therapy and support services for every stage of the birthing journey | $70,000 |
| Children First Philadelphia, PA | In support of advocacy to expand childrens access to quality healthcare and early childhood services and prevent childhood lead poisoning | $65,000 |
| Seamaac Inc Philadelphia, PA | In support of programs and services for immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized community members as they seek to advance the condition of their lives in the united states | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,579,256 | $1,179,537 | $2,481,889 | $1,459,063 | 28 | $2,472,771 | $986,591 | $2,444,235 |
| 2023 | $48,581,088 | $1,743,000 | $3,211,368 | $1,501,890 | 29 | $2,540,235 | $1,570,055 | $2,230,545 |
| 2022 | $45,037,139 | $1,943,922 | $2,804,519 | $1,571,883 | 22 | $2,326,652 | $1,120,147 | $2,552,179 |
| 2021 | $56,768,826 | $9,774,745 | $2,252,291 | $1,334,571 | 20 | $1,958,239 | $8,218,715 | $2,444,763 |
| 2020 | $53,279,542 | $4,239,038 | $2,915,311 | $1,422,800 | 22 | — | $3,548,072 | $2,039,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philadelphia Health Partnership reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Partnership’s mission is to advocate for and resource equitable, quality care and services that improve the health and well-being of people in Philadelphia. Its initiatives aim to nurture children’s development from prenatal to age five, connect people with responsive and equitable care and services, advocate for policy and systems change, and build nonprofit and health and human-service sector capacity for racial justice and inclusion.
Its Connect priorities include culturally and linguistically appropriate care, increased health insurance and public benefits coverage, and case management and navigation. Its Advocate work supports community voice and leadership and collective action by providers and cross-sector stakeholders.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Pennsylvania Health Access Network describes its work as expanding and protecting access to high-quality, equitable healthcare for Pennsylvanians. African Family Health Organization says it provides health and human services to African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees in Greater Philadelphia. Oshun Family Center describes a goal of advancing health equity across reproductive and mental health, including racially and culturally concordant care. Pennsylvania Voice says it works to increase participation in democracy through education and mobilization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Partnership reported 28 grants totaling $1,459,063. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $175,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among the largest awards were $175,000 to the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children for statewide collaboration to improve Pennsylvania’s Infant Toddler Early Intervention System; $100,000 to Pennsylvania Voice for work to expand civic participation and equitable representation; and $81,463 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for HealthySteps implementation and evaluation and advocacy related to behavioral-health integration in pediatric primary care.
Other awards included $80,000 to African Family Health Organization, $75,000 each to Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Health Access Network, and Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, and $70,000 to Oshun Family Center. The 2024 grants also included $65,000 each to Children First and SEAMAAC, and $50,000 each to Access Matters and Education Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter J. Zuleba III as chair, Ted Dallas as vice chair, Nimrit K. Kang as treasurer, and Lorena E. Ahumada, Esq. as secretary. Directors listed are Jose A. Bauermeister, MPH, PhD; Jordan A. Brown; Nadia L. Dowshen, MD; Elizabeth A. Eldridge; Michael G. Horsey, CPA; and Jasmine E. Sessoms.
Philadelphia Health Partnership is led by Peter J. Zuleba III, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter J. Zuleba III
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose A. Bauermeister MPH PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kamilah Jackson
Director to March
Director → Director to March, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan A. Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Horsey CPA
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadia L. Dowshen MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Eldridge
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine E. Sessoms
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorena E. Ahumada Esq.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nimrit K. Kang
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Dallas
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Leslie M. Walker (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Loree D. Jones Brown (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Estelle B. Richman (2020–2022) — Director to Mar
- Former: Peter A. Thompson (2020–2022) — Secretary to Mar
- Former: Ronnie L. Bloom Esq. (2020–2022) — Director to Mar
- Former: Shelly D. Yanoff (2020–2022) — Director to Jun
- Former: Jennifer Y. Wong (2021–2022) — Director to Feb
- Former: David J. Williams (2020–2021) — Director to Mar
- Former: Loree D. Jones (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Pamela A. Hillman CPA (2021) — Director to Mar
- Former: Morrison C. Huston Jr. (2020) — Director - Left Jun
- Former: Pamela A. Strisofky CPA (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Health Partnership
How much does Philadelphia Health Partnership give each year?
Philadelphia Health Partnership gave $1.5M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 29 grants.
What is Philadelphia Health Partnership's typical grant size?
Philadelphia Health Partnership's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $52,109, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philadelphia Health Partnership that year got $45K on average.
Where does Philadelphia Health Partnership give grants?
Philadelphia Health Partnership gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (22 grants), Harrisburg, PA (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Philadelphia Health Partnership give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Philadelphia Health Partnership's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Philadelphia Health Partnership's largest grantees?
Philadelphia Health Partnership's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania Association of the Education of Young Children ($175,000), Pennsylvania Voice ($100,000) and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($81,463), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Philadelphia Health Partnership?
Philadelphia Health Partnership reported $49.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Philadelphia Health Partnership fund?
The Partnership’s mission is to advocate for and resource equitable, quality care and services that improve the health and well-being of people in Philadelphia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philadelphia Health Partnership?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philadelphia Health Partnership's EIN?
Philadelphia Health Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2904262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Philadelphia Health Partnership accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Philadelphia Health Partnership funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/philadelphia-health-partnership-morg_9aab1e09e4b3424f99f0635c67e4100b
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