irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $30KEDUCATION - V-HEALTHY IS A GRASS ROOTS VASCULAR EDUCATION, AWARENESS & PREVENTION CAMPAIGN THAT EMPOWERS THE PUBLIC TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF VASCULAR RISK FACTORS ON THEIR VASCULAR HEALTH. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, V-HEALTHY HAS EDUCATED OVER 10,000 CAPITAL REGION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE HAVE HOSTED (4) HEALTHY DAYS ACROSS SCHOOLS IN THE CAPITIAL REGION AND BEYOND SINCE 2016.
- #2 $101KROUNDTABLE - A VASCULAR EDUCATION & AWARENESS PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON EDUCATING PRIMARY PHYSICIANS, SPECIALISTS, AND ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ON CURRENT VASCULAR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTS. ON AVERAGE, 200-300 PROVIDERS ATTEND EACH VASCULAR ROUNDTABLE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
V-Healthy
Grassroots vascular education, awareness, and prevention campaign targeting high school students and their families in the Capital Region. Since inception, has educated over 10,000 students through school-based health days.
VAST Annual Conference
XV Annual Invitational Conference featuring interactive learning formats including Morbidity & Mortality sessions, Deep Dive case presentations, and expert debates. Draws vascular specialists nationally for continuing education and collaboration.
Vascular Roundtable
Accredited vascular education program for primary care physicians, specialists, and allied healthcare providers focusing on current vascular diagnosis and treatments. Hosts several sessions annually, each attended by 200–300 medical professionals.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Accredited vascular education for healthcare professionalsHosts the Vascular Roundtable® and other accredited educational programs multiple times per year for physicians and healthcare providers, focusing on current vascular diagnosis and treatment practices, with average attendance of 200–300 per session.
- Annual VAST³® conference for vascular specialistsOrganizes the annual VAST³® conference, an accredited meeting that convenes vascular surgeons and healthcare providers to address complex vascular issues through interactive learning, case presentations, and expert panel evaluations.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Community vascular health events and screeningsHosts recurring community events focused on vascular health education and awareness, including four annual events in the Capital Region and participation in public health initiatives such as the Hypertension Walk, where blood pressure screenings and education on management are provided.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Vascular health education for high school students and familiesRuns the V-Healthy® grassroots education, awareness, and prevention campaign targeting high school students and their families in the Capital Region, having educated over 10,000 individuals to date.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public education on vascular diseases and conditionsProvides accessible educational resources on peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and aortic aneurysms, including causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and hereditary risks, through public materials and the V-AWARE journal.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$564K
Contributions & grants$335K59%
Program service revenue$9K2%
Investment income$221K39%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$595K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$146K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.39M
Cash$82K
Investments$3.28M
Liabilities$520K
Net assets$2.87M
Liquid reserves67.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMIT BHUSRI | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $137K |
board members · 4
- DAVID FORD MD — TREASURER
- LARRY SCHER MD — DIRECTOR
- MANISH MEHTA MD — PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN
- SHARON CILLIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- CDPHP Partner — Health plan partner supporting vascular health initiatives
- Capital Cardiology Associates, PC Partner — Clinical partner in vascular health services
- Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, PC Partner — Clinical partner in vascular health services
- Center for Vascular Awareness Network — Hosts events under the Center for Vascular Awareness, indicating organizational affiliation or partnership.
- Center for Vascular Awareness Partner — Collaborates on vascular education and awareness initiatives, including the V-Healthy campaign and Vascular Roundtable programs.
- Center for Vascular Awareness Partner — Partner organization referenced for discounted lodging at the VAST 2026 conference.
- Chasing Health Partner — Collaborated with Chasing Health to participate in the inaugural Hypertension Walk.
- Clifton Park Pediatrics, CCP Partner — Partner in pediatric vascular health services
- Community Care Physicians, P.C. Partner — Partner in multidisciplinary vascular care delivery
- David and Georgia Gottlieb Funder — Individual donors contributing to vascular health programs
- Eastern Vascular Society Partner — Sponsors the V-AWARE journal, a publication used to educate the public about peripheral artery disease.
- Ellis Medicine Partner — Healthcare system partner in vascular health programs
- Glens Falls Hospital Partner — Partner hospital providing vascular health services
- Manish & Beulah Mehta Family Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support for vascular health programs
- Marcia and Charles Ehrlich Funder — Individual donors supporting vascular health initiatives
- My Vascular Health Network — Website platform providing vascular health education, associated with The Vascular Interventional Project Inc.
- Vascular Awareness Network — Part of the Vascular Awareness initiative promoting vascular health education.
- Vascular Health Partners, CCP Partner — Clinical partner in vascular intervention services
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.
- Clinical Quality Improvement Through Peer Reviewmethodology: morbidity_and_mortality_reviewBy using morbidity and mortality review sessions and interactive case discussions, the organization improves vascular care practices because structured peer analysis of complications fosters collective learning, innovation, and refinement of clinical strategies.
- Community-Centered Health Educationmethodology: community-health-educationBy delivering vascular health education through community-based events and relatable messaging tied to chronic conditions and personal relationships, the organization increases public engagement and prevention awareness because contextualized health information is more likely to be understood, remembered, and acted upon.
- Early Detection via Risk Awarenessmethodology: early detection through risk awarenessBy promoting awareness of vascular risk factors and the importance of non-invasive screening, the organization prevents catastrophic outcomes such as aortic emergencies because early identification of at-risk individuals enables timely clinical intervention before disease progression.
- Grassroots and Lifelong Learning Modelmethodology: grassroots youth education, continuing-medical-educationBy engaging both youth and medical professionals through age- and role-appropriate education—grassroots youth outreach for long-term prevention and accredited continuing medical education for providers—the organization improves vascular health outcomes because sustained awareness across generations and care levels creates a more informed ecosystem for early detection and effective treatment.
- Patient Empowerment Through Health Literacymethodology: health-literacyBy translating complex vascular anatomy, disease mechanisms, and clinical risks into accessible language and patient-friendly explanations, the organization promotes timely intervention and informed decision-making because improved health literacy enables patients to recognize symptoms, understand urgency, and engage more effectively with care providers.