irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $48.49MEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS: PHS IS THE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR THE NYCDOHMH FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM AGREEMENTS. THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS TO STATES AND DIRECTLY FUNDS CITIES TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS, INCLUDING ACTS OF BIOTERRORISM, AND TO SUPPORT REGIONAL READINESS INITIATIVES. THE HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM SUPPORTS IMPROVEMENT OF SURGE CAPACITY AND ENHANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY AND HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES.PHS IS THE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR THE NYCDOHMH FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM AGREEMENTS. PHS CONTINUED TO ADMINISTER THE HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM (HPP) AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (PHEP) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE NYC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. TOGETHER TOTALING OVER $20 MILLION, THESE PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN THE CITY'S ABILITY TO RESPOND TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES, REDUCE LOSS OF LIFE, AND MITIGATE THREATS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY.
- #2 $13.43MNEIGHBORHOOD WIC: WIC IS A PROGRAM OF THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA). PHS ADMINISTERS THE NEIGHBORHOOD WIC PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (NYSDOH). WE HELP ELIGIBLE PREGNANT AND NURSING WOMEN AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE FIVE YEARS OF AGE TO ENROLL IN THE NEW YORK STATE WIC (WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROGRAM EACH YEAR. THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WIC PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSIONS LED BY WIC NUTRITIONISTS ON HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT, FARMER'S MARKET CHECKS AND EWIC CARDS TO PURCHASE NUTRITIOUS FOODS. WE ALSO MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER SERVICES INCLUDING SNAP AND HEALTH INSURANCE (CO-LOCATED AT MANY OF OUR SITES), MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROVIDERS, CHILDCARE, AND OTHER.IN 2024, PHS SERVED OVER 31,200 PARTICIPANTS IN THE WIC PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED VITAL NUTRITION BENEFITS, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES DURING PREGNANCY, THE POST-PARTUM PERIOD, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH AGE FIVE. MATERNAL HOME VISITING PROGRAM ALSO EXPERIENCED GROWTH, ENGAGING MORE THAN 1,500 FAMILIES THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED, LONG-TERM SUPPORT. THESE HOME VISITS PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES, INCREASED BREASTFEEDING RATES, TIMELY IMMUNIZATIONS, AND IMPROVED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES.THROUGH ITS TITLE X PROGRAM, PHS SUPPORTED FIVE SUBRECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING NINE CLINICAL SERVICE SITES ACROSS NYC. THESE CLINICS PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE TO OVER 20,000 PATIENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON ACCESSIBILITY AND PATIENT-CENTERED CARE.AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENTS, PHS'S NYC SMOKE-FREE PROGRAM:- SECURED SMOKE-FREE HOUSING POLICIES FOR 1,070 APARTMENT UNITS, PROTECTING OVER 2,600 RESIDENTS FROM SECONDHAND SMOKE.- FACILITATED THE ADOPTION OF OVER 30 NEW TOBACCO-FREE POLICIES IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY SPACES.- ENGAGED 18 YOUTH ADVOCATES IN LEGISLATIVE VISITS TO ALBANY, MEETING WITH 18 STATE LAWMAKERS.- CONDUCTED WIDESPREAD OUTREACH ON THE DANGERS OF TOBACCO USE AND INDUSTRY INFLUENCE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Health Insurance Enrollment Program
Assists low-income New Yorkers in enrolling in health insurance through NYS of Health (NYSOH) and programs for the aged, blind, and disabled.
NYC Smoke-Free Program
Advances smoke-free housing and community policies; supports youth advocacy and legislative efforts to reduce tobacco exposure.
Neighborhood WIC
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, eWIC cards, and farmer’s market checks to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age five; includes referrals to SNAP, health insurance, medical care, and childcare.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)
Administers federal emergency preparedness funds on behalf of NYCDOHMH to strengthen citywide readiness for public health threats and improve hospital surge capacity.
Queens Diapers Bank and Crib Distribution
Provides free diapers, cribs, and baby supplies to families in Queens through targeted distribution programs.
WholeYouNYC Social Care Network
A state-funded network connecting Medicaid members to food, housing, transportation, and care management services; provides capacity-building support to over 300 community-based organizations.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 2 activities
- Conduct public health research studiesLeads community-based public health research, including cervical cancer screenings in Harlem and air pollution health studies from the 1960s, and currently leads implementation of the CHIME study—a five-year project evaluating interventions to improve maternal cardiovascular and metabolic health during and after pregnancy.
- Provide capacity-building support to community organizationsProvides funding, training, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to over 300 community-based organizations and healthcare providers to deliver culturally responsive public health services. Supports certification of grocery stores and pharmacies as WIC vendors and manages contracts on behalf of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through its Contracting and Management Services (CAMS) unit.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- Administer public health emergency preparedness programsAdministers Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) agreements on behalf of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, managing over $20 million in combined funding to strengthen the city’s readiness and response capacity for public health emergencies.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Deliver SNAP and health insurance enrollment assistanceProvides direct assistance to New Yorkers applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and health insurance through New York State of Health, including help with applications, renewals, eligibility determination, and coverage selection. Assists tens of thousands annually with enrollment and tracks application progress; services are available by phone, in person, and at multiple locations across NYC and Long Island.
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
- Fund and manage reproductive health service providersFunds five subrecipient organizations operating nine clinical sites across New York City to deliver sexual and reproductive health care to over 20,000 patients through the federal Title X program. Also releases Requests for Proposals, facilitates procurement, and enters into contracts with service providers on behalf of public health funders.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Implement HIV/AIDS care and prevention servicesManages HIV care and prevention services under contract with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, including community outreach and clinical support. Launched pioneering HIV/AIDS research and community response programs in the 1980s during the height of the epidemic in New York City.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Operate WholeYouNYC Social Care NetworkManages WholeYouNYC, New York’s largest designated Social Care Network, which screens nearly 600,000 Medicaid members and connects them to care management, food and nutrition support, housing assistance, transportation, and other social services. As of January 2025, reached over 500,000 Medicaid members across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan through a network of over 300 community-based organizations delivering more than 460 programs.
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WIC Nutrition Support Services 1 activity
- Operate reproductive health centers and WIC programsOperates 11 reproductive health centers and is the leading nonprofit provider of WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition programs in New York City, serving thousands of women, infants, and children annually with nutrition benefits, education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health services. In 2024, served over 31,200 participants through the Neighborhood WIC program.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Provide family support and home visiting programsOffers voluntary home visiting programs such as Nurse-Family Partnership and Healthy Families, alongside group activities, parenting workshops, and resource distribution (including free diapers and cribs), to support families during pregnancy and early childhood. Engaged over 1,500 families in 2024 through evidence-based maternal home visiting models that promote positive parenting, breastfeeding, immunizations, and child development. Services are delivered across all five NYC boroughs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implement NYC Smoke-Free program for tobacco controlImplements the NYC Smoke-Free program to advance tobacco control through policy advocacy, public education, and community engagement. Secured smoke-free housing policies for 1,070 apartment units and facilitated adoption of over 30 tobacco-free policies in community spaces.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$271.16M
Contributions & grants$270.09M100%
Program service revenue$1.08M0%
Investment income$60K0%
Other revenue$-74K
expenses
Total expenses$266.92M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$56.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$148.28M
Cash$64.38M
Investments$0
Liabilities$148.68M
Net assets$-397K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DAVID | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 35 | $429K |
| ZACHARIAH HENNESSEY | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER & EXEC. VP | 35 | $344K |
| CASSAUNDRA HOWELL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $333K |
| KRISTA LEPPER | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 35 | $290K |
| PETER JENSEN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $251K |
| JEMAR WARD | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 35 | $249K |
| JEANETTE JORDAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $225K |
| AHMET IRIS | CONTROLLER | 35 | $214K |
| BARBARA SILVER | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 35 | $205K |
board members · 16
- ANDREW J WEISENFELD — BOARD MEMBER
- ASHWIN VASAN — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
- BARBARA A GREEN — CHAIRPERSON
- CAROL E ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINA CHANG — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTY SHIBATA — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAUDIA L HAMMERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID A GOULD — COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
- DAVID LARA — COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
- DEBORAH M SALE — SECRETARY
- FLORENCE FRUCHER — BOARD MEMBER
- GERRARD P BUSHELL — COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
- JAMES KNICKMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES MANN — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
- JOAN M LEIMAN — COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
- JUSSI TAIPALE — VICE CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Government — Source of Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) funding administered by PHS on behalf of NYC.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Source of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement funding administered by PHS on behalf of NYC.
- Fountain House Partner — Featured as a partner organization in a spotlight highlighting collaborative work.
- Medicaid Government — Receives financial support through Medicaid reimbursement under the 1115 Waiver for network services.
- NY State of Health Marketplace Government — Partners with the NY State of Health Marketplace to support enrollment in Medicaid and other subsidized health plans.
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Long-standing contractual partner for managing HIV care and prevention services and administering public health initiatives.
- NYC Health Department Government — Founded by the NYC Health Department in 1957 as the Medical and Health Research Association to support public health research and grant administration.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Fiscal and administrative partner for public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness programs.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Contracting agency for administration of the Neighborhood WIC program.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Partner in the 1115 Medicaid Waiver program through which the WholeYouNYC Social Care Network operates.
- New York State of Health Government — Partners with NYSOH to provide health insurance enrollment services across multiple locations.
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital Partner — Partners on Pediatric and OB Community Health Worker programs to support maternal and child health outcomes.
- Stanford University Partner — Collaborates on the CHIME study to evaluate interventions for maternal health equity.
- Title X subrecipient organizations Partner — Organizations funded by PHS to operate clinical sites providing sexual and reproductive health care in NYC.
- United States Department of Agriculture Government — Funder of the WIC program administered by PHS through state contracts.
- WholeYouNYC Network — New York's largest designated Social Care Network, connecting Medicaid members to critical services through a network of over 300 community-based organizations.
- WholeYouNYC Partner — Collaborates on referrals to health-related social services for New Yorkers.
- WholeYouNYC Social Care Network Network — Lead convener and operator of the network connecting over 300 community-based organizations in NYC.
strategies · 3
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.
- Capacity Building Partnershipsmethodology: capacity_building_partnershipsBy providing funding, training, and technical assistance to community-based organizations, Public Health Solutions enhances their ability to deliver culturally responsive services, because strengthening local organizational capacity leads to more sustainable, trusted, and effective community health outcomes.
- Cross-System Network Coordinationmethodology: cross_system_integrationBy building coordinated networks across healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and government programs, Public Health Solutions closes gaps in care and strengthens public health infrastructure, because sustained collaboration across fragmented systems enables more equitable, responsive, and efficient service delivery.
- Integrated Health and Social Servicesmethodology: integrated_health_and_social_careBy co-locating and integrating healthcare with social services—such as nutrition support, health insurance enrollment, and home visiting—Public Health Solutions improves access and continuity of care, because addressing medical needs alongside social drivers of health produces better health outcomes and reduces systemic barriers for vulnerable populations.