Nonprofit · EIN 93-4221188
CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH
Tax-exempt · LARKSPUR, CA 94939
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,157,981 | $2,122,633 | $35,348 | $44,434 | $101 | $44,333 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,233,500 | $2,224,563 | $8,937 | $8,918 | $0 | $8,918 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,605,901
- of which government grants
- $625,000
- Program service revenue
- $572,740
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,698
- Other revenue
- -$20,660
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,693,706
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,693,706
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50,327
- Accounting fees
- $25,550
- Occupancy
- $24,538
- Travel
- $36,317
- Program services (functional)
- $2,021,151
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,794
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,688
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,918
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,434
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $101
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,333
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $44,333
- Gross receipts
- $2,228,179
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitali Pandit | Chairman Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Katie Heidorn | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lori Hack | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bill Barcellona | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dan Chavez | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Crystal Eubanks | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Rhonda Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joan Allen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Timi Leslie | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Ejuwa | Chairman Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Katie Heidorn | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lori Hack | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bill Barcellona | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Maria Dino | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Crystal Eubanks | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Rhonda Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carol Leveroni | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Joan Allen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Timi Leslie | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 80 E SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE 2D, LARKSPUR, CA 94939-1709
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Timi Leslie, 80 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd 2D, Larkspur, CA 94939
- Signed the 990
- Timi Leslie, Executive Director
- Phone
- (415) 378-3754
- Return prepared by
- OConnor & Company
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-4221188 or by the name CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Connecting for Better Health brings together consumer groups, health care providers, health plans, and technology partners dedicated to advancing statewide health data exchange in California. The team members meet regularly as a coalition to hear from guest speakers, discuss recent regulations and policy guidance, share new research, and develop policy recommendations related to health data exchange. The team members also organize panels, highlight patient and provider stories, and develop educational materialsto inform policy makers and our members about the current health data exchange landscape and demonstrate urgency for action.
Program accomplishments
- DxF Community Sandbox & Design Studio (Technical Assistance)Continued to operate California's statewide DxF Community Sandbox and Design Studio, hosting 13 Community Design Studios that developed 46 real-world use cases and produced the AB 352 Toolkit. Launched new real-world testing tools a Data Explorer, Validator Studio, and Launch Plan to help organizations test and validate priority data-exchange workflows using synthetic data. Piloted C4BH's first Health and Homelessness Community of Practice in partnership with Homebase and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy Massive Data Institute, convening an initial cohort of eight California counties through quarterly convenings, targeted workgroups, and a shared resource wiki.Expenses $1,173,144 · revenue $572,740
- Education & Implementation Resources:Expanded C4BH's education and outreach footprint, publishing 12 policy blogs, six fact sheets including Aligning State Contracts with the California Data Exchange Framework, Data Sharing to Advance California's Health Priorities, and Data Sharing Considerations for California's Behavioral Health Initiatives and the infographic Shared Data, Shared Purpose. Grew the C4BH Round-Up newsletter to 22 editions and roughly 1,200 subscribers, a 20% increase in audience with a 52% email open rate and debuted a refreshed newsletter layout. Hosted 20 coalition meetings featuring 24 guest presentations for roughly 1,500 attendees, held four in-person coalition meetups, and attended 26 conferences, tabling at five and presenting at seven. Convened C4BH's inaugural Annual Dinner, drawing 180 attendees, and organized the Annual DxF Summit, drawing 236 attendees across 8 panel discussions with 34 expert speakers.Expenses $780,668
- Policy & Advocacy Achieved a landmark legislative win in 2025, sponsoring SB 660 (Menjivar), the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework bill, backed by six letters of support, six hearing testimonies, and 44 bill supporters; the bill was signed into law by Governor Newsom on October 3, 2025. Tracked 28 state bills related to data sharing, artificial intelligence, data collection, information privacy, data security, prior authorization, and telehealth, and engaged two CalHHS departments on Data Exchange Framework policy and implementation. Hosted C4BH's 2025 Day at the Capitol, coordinating 44 legislative office visits with 50 participating coalition partners. Submitted six public comment letters on the DHCS Medi-Cal Transformation Concept Paper, DHCS Data Sharing Authorization Guidance, the CMS Health Technology Request for Information, the HHS HIPAA Cybersecurity Proposed Rule, the CalHHS Centralized Roster Service Request for Information, and the CalHHS Data Exchange Framework Policies & Procedures offering recommendations grounded in real-world insights to advance coalition priorities. Amplified this work through two press releases and five media quote contributions, in addition to news publications, storytelling, and podcast appearances driving public conversation around data exchange.Expenses $67,339
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-4221188
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,434
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,228,179
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,157,981 | $2,122,633 | $44,434 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,233,500 | $2,224,563 | $8,918 | XML |
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 93-4221188).
Questions about CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH
- What is the EIN of CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH is 93-4221188.
- Is CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH 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 CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Timi Leslie.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CONNECTING FOR BETTER HEALTH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,157,981, expenses of $2,122,633 and total assets of $44,434 at year end.
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