PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc)
Phmc west is a charitable nonstock membership corporation organized to undertake activities related to public health campus on cedar avenue in philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) at a glance
In short: PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) gave $16.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16.3M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,337,760
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $16,337,760
- Median grant
- $16,337,760
- Total assets
- $66,979,559
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Public Health Management Corporation ($16.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Management Corporation Philadelphia, PA | general support and loan forgiveness | $16,337,760 |
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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 | $66,979,559 | $6,470,146 | $25,574,137 | $16,337,760 | 1 | $514,590 |
| 2024 | $91,801,504 | $6,056,524 | $7,356,406 | — | — | $1,039,044 |
| 2023 | $87,208,530 | $2,476,407 | $26,889,259 | — | — | $183,825 |
| 2022 | $22,062,860 | $10,733,324 | $10,289,251 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $10,491,319 | $470,008 | $545,965 | — | — | — |
About PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc)
Based on IRS filings
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $67.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16.3M. Net investment income was $515K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) is led by Richard Cohen, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Cohen
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pearson
Chairperson
Director → Member, 2023
Member → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Block
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Patterson
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Dombrowski
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc)
How much does PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) give each year?
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) gave $16.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc)?
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) reported $67.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc)?
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $67.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) operate?
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc) has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc)'s EIN?
PHMC West (Formerly Research for Better Schools Inc)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6411869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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