Whitman-Walker Health System Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 82-3842638

Wwhs provides support to, operates for the benefit of, performs certain functions on behalf of, and carries out the purposes of its supported organizations: whitman-walker real property holding co, whitman-walker institute, and whitman walker foundation. Wwhs provides services to and manages funds and other assets for its supported organizations, and oversees strategic initiatives and coordinates efforts among the supported organizations to address critical system-wide issues and to manage enterprise risk and liabilities among the supported organizations.

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc at a glance

In short: Whitman-Walker Health System Inc gave $9.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9.4M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$9,443,589
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$9,443,589
Median grant
$9,443,589
Total assets
$34,450,823
-8.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Whitman-Walker Health System Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Whitman Walker Clinic Inc: $9.4MWhitman Walker Clinic Inc$9.4M

The largest 2024 recipient was Whitman Walker Clinic Inc ($9.4M).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M1$5M+

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

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Washington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9.4M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Whitman Walker Clinic Inc Washington, DCProgram Support$9,443,589
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$34,450,823$17,281,441$15,373,756$9,443,5891$128,513
2023$37,758,274$1,007,086$4,812,914——$75,961
2022$39,869,421$68,112$1,782,145——$11,862
2021$1,494,067$512,918$1,376,877———
2020$497,304$198,583$988,956———

About Whitman-Walker Health System Inc

Based on IRS filings

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.4M. Net investment income was $129K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc is led by Cindy Lewin, Interim CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 4 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Cindy Lewin

    Interim CEO

    Chief Executive Officer → Interim CEO, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    32 hrs/week

    $223K (2023) → $133K (2024)

  • Heather Aaron

    Chief Executive Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    15 hrs/week

    $79K (2024)

  • Ann Bonham

    Board Chair

    Secretary → Board Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andre Eleazer

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jehan El-Bayoumi

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Peterson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Travis Patton

    Director

    Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Holleman

    Financial Senior Director

    Financial Senior Director & Interim CFO → Financial Senior Director, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Kates

    Director

    Director → Secretary, 2023

    Secretary → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Natasha Bonhomme

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Hellstern

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Voorhees

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Abby Fenton

    Chief External Affairs

    On filings since 2021

    20 hrs/week

    $218K (2021) → $95K (2024)

  • Katherine Watson

    General Counsel

    On filings since 2023

    32 hrs/week

    $170K (2023) → $235K (2024)

  • Eddue Garcia

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Maher

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glynda Brown

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Fuller

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shannon White

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (11)
  • Former: Matt Voorhees (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Beth Casemen (2021–2023) — General Counsel · Filing note: Thru 4/2023
  • Former: Ryan Moran (2021–2023) — Chief Executive Officer · Filing note: Thru 4/2023
  • Former: Harry Fox (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Lisa Wise (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Judy Jenkins (2022) — Senior Legal Counsel
  • Former: Rob Batarla (2022) — Chief Financial Officer · Filing note: Thru 042222
  • Former: David Munar (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Don Blanchon (2020–2021) — CEO
  • Former: Kevin Semelrath (2021) — Director
  • Former: Lorrie McHugh (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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Katherine Watson — General Counsel: $235KKatherine WatsonGeneral Counsel$235KCindy Lewin — Interim CEO (Thru 03/18/2024): $133KCindy LewinInterim CEO (Thru 03/18/2024)$133KAbby Fenton — Chief External Affairs: $95KAbby FentonChief External Affairs$95KHeather Aaron — Chief Executive Officer (As of 03/2024): $79KHeather AaronChief Executive Officer (As of…$79K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $235K, to Katherine Watson (General Counsel). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Whitman-Walker Health System Inc

How much does Whitman-Walker Health System Inc give each year?

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc gave $9.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Whitman-Walker Health System Inc?

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc reported $34.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.3M.

What is Whitman-Walker Health System Inc?

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. It holds $34.5M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Whitman-Walker Health System Inc operate?

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What is Whitman-Walker Health System Inc's EIN?

Whitman-Walker Health System Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3842638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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