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NORTHEAST BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133156952 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nebgh.org
revenue
$2.5M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
12
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

EMPOWERING OUR MEMBERS TO DRIVE EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST VALUE IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY AND THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) is a nonprofit, employer-led coalition that empowers member organizations to improve healthcare delivery and employee health outcomes. It focuses on education, collaboration, and advocacy around key health issues including cancer care, mental health, and women's health. NEBGH serves employers and their employees across the U.S., leveraging partnerships and resources to address rising healthcare costs and disparities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $820K
    DUES ARE FOR MEMBERSHIP/MEMBER SERVICES, PROJECTS, EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS.
  2. #2 $106K
    MOTHER CABRINI ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH: TOTAL FUNDING: $125K; RECOGNIZED $125K IN 2024.FOR YEARS, NEW YORKERS HAVE FACED A GROWING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS, STRUGGLING TO FIND TIMELY, AFFORDABLE CARE - ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR CHILDREN. EVEN WHEN HELP IS AVAILABLE, THE COSTS ARE OFTEN PROHIBITIVE, WITH OUT-OF-NETWORK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES REACHING $450-$800 PER HOUR, CREATING A TWO-TIERED SYSTEM THAT LEAVES LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES BEHIND. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS INTENSIFIED MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, PARTICULARLY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, WHOSE DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING WERE DISRUPTED BY ISOLATION AND STRESS. DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS ARE INCREASINGLY COMMON AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE, WITH LGBTQ+ YOUTH EXPERIENCING THE GREATEST DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO CARE AND SUPPORT. ALARMING STATISTICS SHOW RISING RATES OF MENTAL ILLNESS, SUICIDE IDEATION, AND ATTEMPTS AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS, MAKING EARLY INTERVENTION AND FAMILY-INCLUSIVE SUPPORT CRITICAL. MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES IMPACT NOT ONLY INDIVIDUALS BUT ALSO ENTIRE HOUSEHOLDS, AFFECTING HOW EMPLOYEES SHOW UP AT WORK. TO ADDRESS THIS, NEBGH IS COMMITTED TO RAISING AWARENESS, REDUCING STIGMA, AND ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE THROUGH CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS, HEALTH SYSTEMS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS - ALL AIMED AT PREVENTING SUICIDE AND IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES ACROSS ALL POPULATIONS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Employer Cancer Consortium
Convenes employer members to address cancer as a workplace challenge, focusing on cost management, employee support, and best practices in benefits and survivorship
Mother Cabrini Addressing Mental Health
Initiative focused on improving access to mental health care, reducing stigma, and supporting employees and families affected by mental illness and substance use disorders
NEBGH Voices Podcast
Podcast series hosted by CEO Kim Thiboldeaux featuring industry leaders discussing health benefits, pharmacy trends, fertility, eye health, and other workplace health topics
Supporting Employees with Cancer: An Employer Resource Guide
Provides employers with tools and resources to support employees across the cancer journey, including prevention, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care
Women's Health Initiative
Educational program addressing diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease in women, with a focus on disparities and employer benefit design
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Medical Research & Education Dissemination 2 activities
    • Conducting research and publishing employer health guidance
      Produces research-based publications including annual reports, executive summaries of immunization schedules, and comprehensive guides on cancer survivorship, informed by stakeholder interviews and case studies, to inform employer health strategies.
    • Distribution of employer cancer support resources
      Produces and distributes an employer resource guide and companion microsite containing fact sheets, podcasts, webinars, and other resources to support employees affected by cancer, made available at no cost to users.
  • Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 2 activities
    • Convening the Employer Cancer Consortium
      Convenes the Employer Cancer Consortium in collaboration with Color Health and the MSK Direct program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support employer-led initiatives in cancer care and survivorship.
    • Facilitation of employer peer collaboration and knowledge sharing
      Engages health systems, health insurance plans, and innovators as members to collaboratively address healthcare system issues and inequities, facilitates peer networking among members to share unbiased feedback on healthcare vendors, and operates a coalition of regional employer peers focused on improving employee health and well-being.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for employer healthcare interests
      Represents the healthcare interests of 80 large national and global companies, primarily based in or near New York City, and addresses key health care topics including HIV and AIDS, organ transplant, oncology, caregiving, patient navigation, and health equity.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Design and delivery of educational programs on employer health topics
      Designs and executes educational programs, webinars, and mental health initiatives on topics including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease in women, and advanced primary care integration to improve employee health outcomes and benefits utilization.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting educational events and conferences for employer health leaders
      Organizes an annual conference, summer gathering, and recurring webinars for employers and benefits leaders to discuss healthcare strategy, workforce well-being, and current health topics; conducts working sessions on pharmacy benefit trends and PBM accountability; conducts seminars for new and prospective members.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Operation of HealthPass for small business benefits access
      Operates HealthPass, a subsidiary that provides small businesses with access to three customizable benefit platforms to support employee benefits decision-making.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Production and dissemination of employer-focused health resources
      Produces practical resources such as fact sheets, checklists, communication strategies, and guides on topics including cancer support, women's health, vaccination, and caregiving to help employers support employees; makes these resources available at no cost through microsites and distribution channels.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Production of health-focused podcast series
      Produces the NEBGH Voices podcast and a podcast series providing perspectives on employer health benefits and industry challenges, featuring experts and public figures.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.54M
Contributions & grants$221K9%
Program service revenue$2.28M90%
Investment income$70K3%
Other revenue$-27K
expenses
Total expenses$2.46M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.70M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.68M
Cash$731K
Investments$1.77M
Liabilities$1.10M
Net assets$1.58M
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KIM THIBOLDEAUX CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $298K
CANDICE SHERMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $246K
COURTNEY WILSON-MYERS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $200K
JANERA GASTON VP, PROGRAMS AND CONFERENC 40 $175K
JEANETTE FUENTE VP, PROGRAMS AND CONFERENC 40 $174K
AMY STANGLER SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR 40 $118K
board members · 19
  • CHRISTOPHER KIM — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • CLAIRE LEVITT — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • CYNTHIA WILLIAMSON — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • DANIELLE SHANES — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • DONNA REY — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • GREGG NEVOLA — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • JARED LEWIS — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • JEFFREY H BECKER ESQ — SECRETARY
  • JESSICA PAIK — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • KATHLEEN HARRIS — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • LATRICIA PARKER — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • LAURA YOUNG — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • MARCO DIAZ — VICE CHAIR
  • MATIAS ARIAS-DUVAL — TREASURER
  • MICHAEL RENDEL — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • MICHELLE MARTIN — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • NIYUM GANDHI — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • RICHARD ALLEN — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • SANDI STEIN — CHAIR
relationships · 44

Who they work with

  • Adult Vaccine Access Coalition Government — Funded a study on the economic burden of influenza cited in NEBGH resources.
  • Airbnb Partner — Collaborated to provide free housing for patients traveling for treatment.
  • Color Health Partner — Collaborates with NEBGH to launch and host the Employer Cancer Consortium.
  • Emily Commer Partner — Contact person for non-member inquiries about event attendance.
  • Forma Partner — Employer of board member Kathleen Harris, Solutions Consultant
  • Goldman Sachs Partner — Employer of board member Michael Rendel, MD, Global Medical Advisor, and board member Laura Young, Managing Director, Global Head of Benefits & Wellness
  • Grail Funder — Provided financial support that made NEBGH's cancer resource guide and microsite possible.
  • Grokker Partner — Collaborates with Grokker on educational content related to employee health and benefits utilization.
  • HealthPass Partner — Subsidiary organization that provides small businesses with access to customizable employee benefits platforms.
  • Johnson & Johnson Funder — Provided financial support that made NEBGH's cancer resource guide and microsite possible.
  • KKR Partner — Employer of board member Chris Kim, Global Head of Employee Experience, Benefits & Wellness
  • Marathon Health Partner — Co-presents with Marathon Health on integrating advanced primary care into employer benefits strategies.
  • Marathon Health Partner — Co-presents with Marathon Health on the implementation of advanced primary care in employer-sponsored health programs.
  • Marathon Health Partner — Partners with Marathon Health to examine connected models of primary care, mental health, and lifestyle management for employees.
  • Mastercard Partner — Employer of board member Rosanne Cuje, SVP of Global Wellbeing and Benefits
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Co-hosts the Employer Cancer Consortium with NEBGH through its MSK Direct program.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Features experts from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in a webinar on advances in cancer care.
  • Merck Funder — Funded the development of the guide 'Strengthening a Vaccination-Friendly Culture'.
  • Merck & Company Funder — Provided funding for cancer survivorship and women's health initiatives.
  • Mother Cabrini Partner — Partnered on a mental health initiative funded by a $125,000 grant.
  • National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Network — Engaged through leadership dialogue on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and employer health cost transparency.
  • News Corp Partner — Employer of board member Marco Diaz, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Benefits
  • Non-employer health and wellness stakeholder organizations Partner — Collaborates with non-employer health and wellness stakeholder organizations through membership and shared initiatives.
  • Novo Nordisk Funder — Co-funded a women's health initiative focused on diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
  • Paramount Partner — Employer of board member Michelle Martin, Sr. Vice President, Total Rewards
  • Pfizer Funder — Funded the development of the guide 'Strengthening a Vaccination-Friendly Culture' and sponsored the 'Value of Vaccines Podcast Series'.
  • Pfizer Funder — Provided financial support that made NEBGH's cancer resource guide and microsite possible.
  • Pfizer Partner — Employer of board member Steve First, Vice President, Global Benefits
  • Progyny Partner — Sponsored an episode on fertility care and employer-sponsored benefits.
  • Ralph Lauren Partner — Employer of board member Cynthia Williamson, who serves as Vice Chair
+ 14 more
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Employer as Trusted Health Influencer
    methodology: workplace health integration
    By leveraging employers’ trusted relationships with employees, the organization improves health outcomes such as vaccination rates because workplace-based messaging reduces misinformation and increases confidence in health interventions.
  • Integration of Social Determinants into Employer Health Strategy
    methodology: social-determinants-of-health integration
    By addressing social determinants such as food access, housing, and caregiving within employer health programs, the organization improves employee health outcomes because these factors are root causes of health disparities and barriers to care utilization.
  • Just-in-Time Support to Improve Benefits Engagement
    methodology: just-in-time support
    By delivering health benefits guidance at the moment of need, the organization increases employee engagement because reactive support aligns with actual behavior, overcoming the limitations of proactive education that relies on anticipated needs.
  • Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Systemic Change
    methodology: multi-stakeholder_collaboration
    By convening employers, health systems, insurers, and innovators, the organization drives healthcare improvement and equity because collective, cross-sector action enables scalable solutions that individual entities cannot achieve alone.
  • Upstream Integration of Advanced Primary Care
    methodology: upstream care integration
    By centering advanced primary care within employer benefits, the organization improves health outcomes and reduces costs because addressing health needs earlier prevents escalation and reduces reliance on fragmented, reactive care.