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PURPLE HEALTH FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 843004727 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE I73 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · purplehealthfoundation.org
revenue
$713K
expenses
$487K
net assets
$741K
employees
0
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

TO ENSURE THAT SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV)-INCLUDING WOMEN AND GIRLS IMPACTED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT-HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE. TO FILL THIS CRITICAL GAP IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, WE ARE BUILDING A NEW MEDICAL FIELD: GBV CARE. OUR NOVEL MODEL PROVIDES FREE LONG-TERM MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SURVIVORS, AND THE INSIGHTS FROM THIS WORK SHAPE THE TRAINING WE PROVIDE TO CLINICIANS AROUND THE WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

PURPLE HEALTH FOUNDATION INC provides free long-term medical and mental health care to survivors of gender-based violence, including human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Based in New York City, the organization operates a survivor-informed clinical model that addresses social determinants of health such as food, housing, and transportation insecurity. It also trains clinicians nationwide on trauma-informed care and advocates for systemic changes in healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    PROVIDED CUSTOMIZED TRAININGS FOR MEDICAL SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, LEGAL PROGRAMS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND OTHER DISCIPLINES. OFFERED CONSULTATION SERVICES TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO BETTER ENGAGE WITH AND SERVE SURVIVORS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE. PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN A MEDICAL JOURNAL FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS REGARDING HEALTHCARE DELIVERY WHEN WORKING WITH TRAUMA SURVIVORS. CONNECTED SURVIVORS WITH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR CARE NAVIGATION / SURVIVOR LEADER PROGRAM, PLACING SURVIVORS AT THE CENTER OF OUR WORK TO ENSURE THAT OUR SERVICES ARE SURVIVOR-INFORMED AND SURVIVORS CAN ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Care Navigation / Survivor Leader Program
Empowers survivors by placing them at the center of service design and delivery; connects survivors with education and employment opportunities, ensuring services are survivor-informed and fostering professional development.
GBV Care Clinical Model
Provides free, long-term primary medical and mental health care to survivors of gender-based violence through a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach that integrates social support such as food, transportation, and housing assistance.
Trauma-Informed Clinical Training
Delivers customized trainings and consultation services to medical schools, healthcare systems, legal programs, and social service agencies on trauma-informed care and effective engagement with GBV survivors.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
    • Advocate for trauma-informed care and recognition of gender-based violence in healthcare
      Engages in public outreach and thought leadership to promote trauma-informed care within healthcare organizations and advocate for systemic recognition of social determinants of health. Works to establish a new clinical field dedicated to care for survivors of gender-based violence.
  • Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
    • Conduct and publish clinical research on survivor healthcare
      Conducts qualitative and clinical research on the health needs of survivors of gender-based violence, including sex and labor trafficking, and publishes findings to inform healthcare practice. Research topics include healthcare access, reproductive health, infectious disease experiences, and vicarious trauma among providers, with articles published in medical journals for healthcare professionals.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Deliver training and technical assistance to healthcare and social service providers
      Provides customized training, consultation, and technical assistance to medical schools, healthcare systems, legal programs, and social service agencies to improve engagement with and service delivery for survivors of gender-based violence. These programs are informed by clinical insights and aim to promote adoption of the PurpLE Model of Care nationwide, with over 10,000 clinicians trained through events and partnerships.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide free, specialized physical and mental healthcare to survivors of gender-based violence
      Delivers trauma-informed primary care, mental health, and psychosocial services at no cost to self-identified women and girls with histories of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, through its affiliated practice PurpLE Family Health in New York City. Services include access to preventive care such as Pap tests and mammograms, as well as long-term medical and supportive care addressing root causes like financial insecurity.
  • Transportation Access Support 1 activity
    • Provide patient support services to reduce structural barriers
      Offers point-of-care food distribution and provides subway cards to patients to address immediate needs and reduce transportation-related barriers to healthcare access and appointment attendance.
  • Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Support survivor professional development through care navigation
      Connects survivors of gender-based violence with education and employment opportunities via the Care Navigation / Survivor Leader Program to support long-term economic stability and professional development.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$713K
Contributions & grants$667K94%
Program service revenue$45K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$513
expenses
Total expenses$487K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$758K
Cash$748K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$741K
Liquid reserves18.4 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANITA RAVI PRESIDENT/CE 1 $215K
JESSICA GORELICK TREASURER/CO 1 $105K
KEISHA WALCOTT DIRECTOR/PRO 1 $52K
board members · 5
  • HARIKA PAL — DIRECTOR
  • JAMER HUNT — ASSISTANT TR
  • KATE WARNOCK — SECRETARY
  • RUPAL BHINGRADIA — BOARD CHAIR
  • SWATI MATHAI — RESIGNED 12/
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • AMA (American Medical Association) Partner — PHF CEO Dr. Anita Ravi featured in AMA publications for Women in Medicine Month and population care topics.
  • AMA Journal of Ethics Partner — Published educational content on trauma-informed practices and physician responsibilities in abuse identification.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Partner — Collaborated on publications related to trauma-informed care and financial trauma in primary care.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Partner — Featured at AAFP FUTURE Conference and podcast recap.
  • Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri Partner — Featured in a conversation about a new healthcare approach for survivors.
  • Claneil Foundation Funder — Provided a $300K Emerging Leaders Fund grant to support executive leadership development.
  • Harvard Medical School Primary Care Review Partner — PHF Care Navigator and leadership featured in HMS publication on trauma-informed, holistic health care.
  • JAMA Network Partner — PHF leadership and clinical approach highlighted in JAMA Network article on trauma-informed care.
  • Nemours Well Beyond Partner — Featured in a podcast episode titled "Breaking Barriers, Building Better Health."
  • NoVo Foundation Funder — Provided a $1M grant to support systems-based solutions to commercial sexual exploitation.
  • NoVo Foundation Funder — Provides $1 million grant to support systems-based solutions to commercial sexual exploitation and the creation of a survivor-informed health clinic.
  • Primary Care Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates to deliver training and technical assistance to minority-owned primary care practices through Wells Fargo Foundation funding.
  • PurpLE Family Health Partner — Affiliated health practice through which the foundation delivers trauma- and survivor-informed healthcare services.
  • PurpLE Family Health Partner — Affiliated medical practice delivering free clinical care to survivors.
  • PurpLE Health Foundation Network — Operates as a nonprofit providing primary care in collaboration with an affiliated medical practice for survivors of gender-based violence.
  • Routledge Partner — Contributed a book chapter on human trafficking and public health to a multi-disciplinary handbook.
  • TCS New York City Marathon Partner — Official Charity Partner for the 2026 race, fielding a team to raise funds for healthcare services for survivors of gender-based violence.
  • The Body PRO Partner — Featured in a podcast discussing the HIV care continuum.
  • The Commonwealth Fund Partner — Collaborated on a podcast discussing care for trauma survivors, featuring Dr. Anita Ravi.
  • The Commonwealth Fund Partner — PHF CEO and Founding Board Member featured in Commonwealth Fund report on patient and community engagement in healthcare delivery.
  • Villanova University Library Partner — Published a textbook chapter on integrative social work with forcibly displaced persons.
  • Wells Fargo Foundation Government — Funds the Open for Business program that supports PurpLE Health Foundation’s capacity-building initiatives.
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.

  • Clinical Feedback Loop for Field Building
    methodology: clinical_feedback_loop
    By using insights and data from direct clinical service to train national and global providers, the organization strengthens the broader field of gender-based violence care because frontline experience generates evidence-based, real-world effective practices.
  • Holistic Integration of Health and Social Needs
    methodology: holistic_integrated_care
    By integrating physical, mental, and psychosocial care with attention to social determinants like transportation, food access, and housing instability, the organization improves health outcomes because medical interventions are only effective when structural barriers are addressed alongside clinical ones.
  • Survivor-Centered Care Model
    methodology: survivor_centered_care
    By centering survivors in program design, clinical care, and training development, the organization improves engagement, trust, and outcomes because lived experience ensures services are relevant, dignified, and effective for those affected by gender-based violence.
  • Trauma-Informed Clinical Systems
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By implementing trauma-informed practices in healthcare delivery, the organization restores patient autonomy and trust, leading to improved engagement and health outcomes because clinical environments are adapted to the psychological and emotional needs of survivors.