irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $24.02MTHROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, FPHNYC PROVIDES FISCAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR A RANGE OF HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS THAT ENABLE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND RAPIDLY TO EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES, ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN HEALTH OUTCOMES AND ACCESS TO CARE, AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE. IN FY24, THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED: THE CITYWIDE DOULA INITIATIVE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO HOME VISITORS AND DOULA SUPPORT FOR BIRTHING PEOPLE AND PARENTING FAMILIES; THE NALOXONE VENDING MACHINE PROJECT, WHICH AIMS TO REDUCE STIGMA FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) BY PROVIDING NEW YORKERS CONVENIENT, ANONYMOUS, AND FREE ACCESS TO NALOXONE, SYRINGES, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPLIES; AND THE YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION PROJECT, WHICH SEEKS TO ENHANCE MONITORING, INCREASE AND DIVERSIFY PREVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND EXPAND EFFORTS TO MITIGATE THE SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDE THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH, URBAN PLANNING, AND URBAN DESIGN STRATEGIES.
- #2 $4.81MTHE GOAL OF THE GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (GUSNIP), FUNDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IS TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BY LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS PARTICIPATING IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP). WITH THE FUNDING, FPHNYC AND THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE PARTNER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPERMARKETS AND THEIR POINT-OF-SALES (POS) VENDORS TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE SHOPPERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO $10 IN REWARD POINTS PER DAY ON PURCHASES OF ELIGIBLE FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND BEANS THAT CAN BE SPENT ON MORE ELIGIBLE FOOD AT THEIR NEXT PURCHASE.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Abortion Access Hub
Expands access to abortion care and reproductive health services in New York City, particularly in response to the Dobbs decision, by supporting service capacity and provider networks.
Citywide Doula Initiative
Provides free access to home visitors and doula support for birthing people and parenting families in New York City to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
HealthyNYC
A citywide population health agenda to improve and extend the lifespan of all New Yorkers through targeted strategies addressing chronic disease, mental health, and health equity.
Naloxone Vending Machine Project
Deploys vending machines across NYC to offer free, anonymous access to naloxone, syringes, and other harm reduction and wellness supplies to reduce stigma and prevent overdose deaths.
Public Health Corps
Bolsters the public health workforce in NYC by deploying community health workers to neighborhoods most affected by the pandemic to connect residents with care and resources.
Vaccine Equity Initiative
Partners with community and faith-based organizations to increase equitable access to and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in disproportionately impacted communities through trusted messengers and tailored outreach.
Youth Suicide Prevention Project
Enhances monitoring and expands prevention services for youth suicide by integrating public health, urban planning, and community-based strategies to address socio-environmental risk factors.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Delivering direct health services to vulnerable populationsProvides free access to home visitors and doula support through the Citywide Doula Initiative, operates naloxone vending machines offering free and anonymous access to overdose reversal supplies, administers the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GUSNIP) to provide SNAP participants with produce purchase incentives, and delivers infection prevention training to nursing homes and care facilities across NYC.
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Reproductive Health Access and Support Services 1 activity
- Expanding access to reproductive care through the Abortion Access HubEnhanced New York City's Abortion Access Hub following the 2022 Dobbs decision, providing no-cost medication abortion through four Sexual Health Clinics and connecting callers to financial assistance for abortion care. Answered over 10,400 calls and nearly 5,000 live chat messages since launch.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding public health projects across New York CityFunds and manages public and private grants to support public health initiatives, raising over $550 million since 2002 to support more than 500 programs benefiting millions of New Yorkers, including specific initiatives such as the Pharmacy to Farm produce prescription program, Health Bucks, and the Epidemics Fund for COVID-19 response.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Implementing public health programs to address maternal and child health, suicide prevention, and pandemic responseLaunched the NYC Breast Cancer Task Force in 2025, supported virtual Baby Cafés® during the pandemic, activated the Be a Buddy Program to check in on socially isolated adults, and implements the Youth Suicide Prevention Project to expand services and address risk factors through public health and urban design strategies.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- Providing operational and administrative support to public health initiativesProvides project management, budget development, fundraising support, fiscal compliance, and personnel hiring and onboarding for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and connects it with private sector partners, funders, and donors to develop, pilot, launch, and scale innovative public health projects.
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Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
- Strengthening public health infrastructure and workforce capacityIncreased weekly vaccine administration capacity by 14,000 doses across 19 sites through the Vaccine Expansion Project and partnered with 26 community and faith-based organizations to deploy community health workers who connect residents to resources and care during public health emergencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$96.38M
Contributions & grants$95.52M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$447K0%
Other revenue$407K
expenses
Total expenses$109.02M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$45.80M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$77.81M
Cash$30.61M
Investments$0
Liabilities$46.44M
Net assets$31.37M
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -22.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SARA W GARDNER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $241K |
| PATRICIA PRICE | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 35 | $212K |
| HYE WON LEE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $199K |
| REBECCA ADESKAVITZ | CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER | 35 | $190K |
| WILLIAM GREENDYKE | INFECTION PREV. & CONTROL MEDICAL EPIDEMIOL. | 35 | $189K |
| KIT VOIT | MEDICAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST | 35 | $182K |
board members · 11
- AARON ANDERSON — EX-OFFICIO
- AMIT BANSAL MBA — TREASURER
- ASHWIN VASAN MD PHD — BOARD PRESIDENT AND CHAIR
- BRENTON FARGNOLI MD — BOARD MEMBER
- BUNNY ELLERIN MBA — BOARD MEMBER
- CARA BERKOWITZ JD — SECRETARY
- CHRIS STERN HYMAN JD — VICE CHAIR
- JUNGWON KIM — BOARD MEMBER
- MELYNDA BARNES MD — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL GARGANO JD — BOARD MEMBER
- TOYA WILLIFORD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Partner — Hosted a reception recognizing FPHNYC’s 20th anniversary and has collaborated on public health initiatives.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Funder — Provided funding for the COVID-19 Disparities Initiative, implemented by FPHNYC in collaboration with NYC Health Department and community partners.
- Community and Faith-Based Organizations Partner — Partners with 26 community and faith-based organizations across NYC’s five boroughs to deploy community health workers and conduct culturally relevant outreach during public health emergencies.
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Partner — Receives funding and technical assistance from FPHNYC to expand vaccination capacity during the Vaccine Expansion Project.
- Merck for Mothers Funder — Provided a $1.8 million grant to support efforts to reduce maternal morbidity in collaboration with hospitals.
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Provided support for the New York City Health Justice Network program developed by FPHNYC and the Health Department.
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Primary government partner for piloting, implementing, and expanding public health programs in New York City.
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Primary governmental partner for developing and scaling public health projects
- NYC Health Department Government — Dedicated nonprofit partner; collaborates on initiatives including NYC REACH and the By My Side Birth Support Program.
- NYC Health Department Government — Unique partnership to advance public health in New York City
- NYC Health Department Partner — Primary government partner in incubating and implementing public health initiatives.
- New York City Department of Health Partner — Collaborates with FPHNYC to advance public health initiatives and address emerging threats.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Core governmental partner in administering public health initiatives in New York City.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Partner — Primary operational and funding partner for multiple public health initiatives including the Citywide Doula Initiative, naloxone vending machines, youth suicide prevention, and vaccine equity programs.
- New York City Health Department Partner — Collaborates with FPHNYC to operate and expand the Abortion Access Hub
- New York Road Runners Partner — Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
- New York State Partner — Partners with FPHNYC and NYC Health Department to expand the Abortion Access Hub network beyond the five boroughs
- New York University Partner — Hosts NYC Treats Tobacco, which collaborates with FPHNYC-led NYC REACH to support tobacco treatment in healthcare settings.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Funder — Funds the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GUSNIP), which FPHNYC administers in partnership with NYC Health Department.
strategies · 4
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.
- Centralized Access Model for Reproductive Health Caremethodology: centralized_access_hubBy providing a centralized hotline and chat system, individuals are connected to abortion care providers and financial resources, thereby reducing barriers to access because centralized navigation improves linkage to time-sensitive services.
- Credible Messenger Outreach for Vaccine Confidencemethodology: credible_messenger_outreachBy deploying outreach led by credible messengers through community and faith-based organizations, the organization builds trust and vaccine confidence in communities disproportionately impacted by structural inequities because trusted community voices increase receptivity to public health messaging.
- Fiscal and Administrative Support for Public Health Implementationmethodology: public_health_implementation_supportBy providing fiscal, administrative, and strategic implementation services to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the organization strengthens public health infrastructure and enables rapid response because back-end operational support allows government agencies to focus on program delivery and scale.
- Public-Private Partnership for Public Health Innovationmethodology: public_private_partnershipBy bridging public health agencies with private sector and philanthropic partners, the organization enables the development, testing, and scaling of innovative public health initiatives because collaboration across sectors accelerates innovation and expands reach.