Nonprofit · EIN 52-1237297
PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,865,581 | $8,648,225 | -$782,644 | $6,901,474 | $1,946,383 | $4,955,091 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $12,130,447 | $11,409,389 | $721,058 | $7,703,169 | $1,985,928 | $5,717,241 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,125,989 | $8,604,023 | $521,966 | $7,202,331 | $2,228,246 | $4,974,085 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,093,823
- of which government grants
- $4,093,823
- Program service revenue
- $3,570,178
- Investment income
- $199,466
- Royalties
- $114
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,229
- Other revenue
- $2,114
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $685,219
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,596,844
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,224,089
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,416
- Accounting fees
- $33,725
- Occupancy
- $213,547
- Travel
- $89,464
- Depreciation
- $258,973
- Program services (functional)
- $7,391,395
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,256,830
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,703,169
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,901,474
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,946,383
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,955,091
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $167,945
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,955,091
- Gross receipts
- $7,869,810
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON BIALEK | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $318,650 | $58,752 |
| SUE MADDEN | COO Officer | 40 | $266,935 | $40,052 |
| MICHAEL BARRY | DIRECTOR STRATEGIC PARTNER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,983 | $47,041 |
| SHAUNA FITZGERALD | TRAIN DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,452 | $18,973 |
| KATHLEEN AMOS | DIRECTOR ACADEMIC/PRACTICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,973 | $48,703 |
| BRITTNIE LOVIN RECTOR | TRAIN SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,280 | $39,555 |
| CAROL MOEHRLE | VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS/FORMER BOARD MEMBER Former | 40 | $146,574 | $10,940 |
| GABRIELLE TAYLOR | SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,278 | $25,214 |
| LESLIE BEITSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $30,000 | $0 |
| BRUCE DART | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LEE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH SARTUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE FAIR RAZO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN DUWVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE FINKBONNER | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAYE BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONA ZUFFANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON BIALEK | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $299,002 | $54,855 |
| SUE MADDEN | COO Officer | 40 | $254,039 | $37,785 |
| VALERIE USHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $213,630 | $33,832 |
| MICHAEL BARRY | DIRECTOR STRATEGIC PARTNER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,372 | $42,749 |
| SHAUNA FITZGERALD | TRAIN DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,389 | $16,796 |
| JENNIFER HARMON | ENGAGEMENT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,185 | $25,919 |
| GABRIELLE TAYLOR | SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,734 | $22,997 |
| KATHLEEN AMOS | DIRECTOR ACADEMIC/PRACTICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,331 | $29,176 |
| LES BEITSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $29,200 | $0 |
| CAROL MOEHRLE | DIRECTOR Former | 1 | $25,000 | $0 |
| BRUCE DART | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH SARTUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE FAIR RAZO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE FINKBONNER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYE BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA ZUFFANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN DUWVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON BIALEK | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $277,307 | $51,393 |
| SUE MADDEN | COO Officer | 40 | $231,979 | $35,116 |
| VALERIE USHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $195,988 | $27,455 |
| KATHLEEN AMOS | DIRECTOR ACADEMIC/PRACTICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,538 | $26,229 |
| SHAUNA FITZGERALD | TRAIN DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,273 | $13,434 |
| MICHAEL BARRY | DIRECTOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,384 | $22,356 |
| VANESSA LAMERS | DIRECTOR PMQI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,297 | $14,555 |
| CAROL MOEHRLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $10,000 | $0 |
| LES BEITSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $10,000 | $0 |
| BRUCE DART | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN DUWVE | DIRECTOR (MAY 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH SARTUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYE BENDER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE FINKBONNER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE FAIR RAZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN SINGLETARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARYL RATTAY THROUGH 22023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1300 L ST NW STE 800, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4208
- In care of
- % JOHN FOSTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RON BIALEK, 1300 L STREET NW 800, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- RON BIALEK, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (202) 218-4401
- Website
- WWW.PHF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LSWG PA
Mission
ADVANCE THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE TO ACHIEVE ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE TRAIN LEARNING NETWORK IS THE TRUSTED LEADER IN PROVIDING TRAINING AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO PUBLIC HEALTH, HEALTHCARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PREPAREDNESS, AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. TRAIN IS A NATIONAL, LINKED LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT REACHES MILLIONS OF HEALTH WORKERS AND BRINGS TOGETHER A COMMUNITY OF PARTNERS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A STRONG HEALTH WORKFORCE TO ENSURE POPULATION HEALTH IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT WITH RAPIDLY EMERGING AND EVOLVING NEEDS. A WELL CONNECTED, COMPETENT AND FLEXIBLE WORKFORCE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER. MOST OF THE COURSES ON TRAIN ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO LEARNERS.Expenses $4,416,766 · revenue $2,662,097
- PHF STAFF SUPPORTING THE COUNCIL ON LINKAGES BETWEEN ACADEMIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE (COUNCIL ON LINKAGES) FACILITATE DEVELOPING CONSENSUS ACROSS 23 DIVERSE NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND POPULATION HEALTH PRACTICE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. PHF HAS ALSO EXPANDED WORK TO STRENGTHEN LINKAGES BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH, AND HEALTHCARE COMMUNITIES. IN 2021, THE COUNCIL ON LINKAGES ADOPTED THE REVISED CORE COMPETENCIES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, ADDRESSING CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES AND NEEDS. THESE COMPETENCIES ARE USED BY THE MAJORITY OF U.S. STATE, TRIBAL, LOCAL, AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. PHF AND THE COUNCIL ON LINKAGES ARE ALSO HOME TO THE ACADEMIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AHD) LEARNING COMMUNITY, AN INITIATIVE THAT ENABLES KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND COLLABORATION.Expenses $988,973
- PHF ASSISTS PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THEIR PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVE THEIR PUBLIC HEALTH OBJECTIVES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH: 1) DEVELOPING AND COMMUNICATING TRAINING AND KEY MESSAGES, SUCH AS PROVIDING CURRENT AND CRITICAL INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 AND INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS; 2) ASSESSING AND DOCUMENTING ADHERENCE TO POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROTOCOLS; 3) ASSESSING IMPACTS OF PROGRAM PERFORMANCE ON HEALTH; AND 4) DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE PROGRAM PERFORMANCE. A MAJOR ROLE PHF PLAYS IS HELPING PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS FIND AND ACCESS TIMELY AND EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION FOR APPROPRIATE ACTIONS. PHF ALSO IS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO RECEIVE THEIR ROUTINE AND SEASONAL IMMUNIZATIONS.Expenses $1,397,061 · revenue $60,000
- PHF HELPS ORGANIZATIONS PRIORITIZE CHALLENGES AND MAKE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH ITS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES. SOMETIMES THIS REQUIRES IMPROVING INTERNAL PROCESSES THAT RESULT IN IMPROVED EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND BETTER INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER SERVICE. OTHER TIMES, THIS REQUIRES WORKING WITH STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIVES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS, ALIGN AND REFINE DIVERSE EFFORTS OF STAKEHOLDERS, AND ACHIEVE IMPROVEMENTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH. WHETHER FOCUSING INTERNALLY, EXTERNALLY, OR BOTH, PHF HELPS ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE REAL IMPROVEMENT AND IMPACT.THESE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING SERVICES PROVIDE FACILITATION AND COACHING TO PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO AID DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, BOARDS, DIVISIONS AND THEIR COMMUNITY AND HEALTHCARE PARTNERS IN IMPLEMENTING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. ALL OF THESE SERVICES ARE FACILITATED ON-SITE AND REMOTE BY PHF'S EXPERTS.THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC) IS AN ONLINE BOOKSTORE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PROFESSIONALS WITH THE EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING MATERIALS THEY NEED TO BETTER PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROMOTE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.THE PHF WEBSITE (WWW.PHF.ORG) PROVIDES TRUSTED INFORMATION, AND HUNDREDS OF TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT HELP PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS OPERATE MORE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY, TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH.COMMUNICATION AND CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIONS. PHF WORKS ACROSS SECTORS TO BUILD CAPACITY WHERE IT IS NEEDED AND BRING OUT THE BEST IN THOSE WORKING FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. PHF HELPS ORGANIZATIONS CONNECT AND MORE EFFECTIVELY USE INFORMATION TO MANAGE AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE, UNDERSTAND AND USE DATA AND STRENGTHEN THE WORKFORCE.Expenses $588,595 · revenue $848,081
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1237297
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,901,474
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,869,810
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,865,581 | $8,648,225 | $6,901,474 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,130,447 | $11,409,389 | $7,703,169 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,125,989 | $8,604,023 | $7,202,331 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,492,415 | $6,753,373 | $6,204,852 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1237297).
Questions about PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION is 52-1237297.
- Is PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RON BIALEK.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $318,650 (RON BIALEK, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,865,581, expenses of $8,648,225 and total assets of $6,901,474 at year end.
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