We Work for Health
We Work for Health is a coalition focused on advancing public policies to improve health and well-being of patients.
We Work for Health at a glance
In short: We Work for Health gave $223K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,230
- +59.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,808
- +99.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $1,595,655
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who We Work for Health funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association ($93K). Together the top 4 received $223K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How We Work for Health gives
- Giving grew 167% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2021) to $613K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association Columbus, OH | Pbm/supply chain education / revise and update jobs study | $93,230 |
| Meals on Wheels North Carolina Clemmons, NC | Support for Senior Access to Healthcare and Services | $80,000 |
| California Life Science Institute South San Francisco, CA | Healthcare Innovation Conference Planning | $30,000 |
| Children's Services Foundation Sacramento, CA | 2024 Behavioral Health Sponsorship | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,595,655 | $6,803,095 | $7,110,737 | $223,230 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $1,901,457 | $6,320,830 | $6,852,558 | $140,000 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $2,667,228 | $13,164,690 | $12,782,674 | $612,500 | 14 | — |
| 2021 | $2,292,509 | $12,122,907 | $10,093,898 | $83,500 | 4 | $1 |
About We Work for Health
Based on IRS filings
We Work for Health is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $223K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Work for Health is led by Thomas Kowalski, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Kowalski
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$90K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Hugh Metheny
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Kronisch
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Kowalski (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $120K, to Thomas Kowalski (President).
Frequently asked questions about We Work for Health
How much does We Work for Health give each year?
We Work for Health gave $223K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $140K across 5 grants.
What is We Work for Health's typical grant size?
We Work for Health's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $55,808, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does We Work for Health give grants?
We Work for Health's top state is Ohio, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (36%) and California (22%).
Does We Work for Health give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on We Work for Health's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is We Work for Health?
We Work for Health reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is We Work for Health's EIN?
We Work for Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1154775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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