named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
HealthCorps Mentorship Program
College interns serve as near-peer mentors in local schools, delivering interactive health lessons and leading monthly wellness activities while receiving professional development and leadership training.
Teens Make Health Happen
Year-long school and community center-based program where college mentors deliver evidence-based curriculum and lead health-promoting events focused on mental health, nutrition, and physical activity for middle and high school students.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 3 activities
- Deliver evidence-based health education curriculum to teens through mentor-led programsImplements year-long health education programs in schools and community centers using college-aged mentors to deliver an evidence-based curriculum focused on mental health, nutrition, and physical activity. The program reaches over 200,000 teens annually across the United States.
- Engage stakeholders to support student wellness and community healthCollaborates with school, district, and university staff to strengthen student wellness initiatives and improve community health outcomes through program integration and partnership.
- Support student-led health promotion activitiesOrganizes and supports monthly student-led wellness events such as interactive lunchtime demonstrations, wellness challenges, communication campaigns, and service-learning opportunities in schools, facilitated by college student mentors.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Empower teens as health change-agents in schools and communitiesTrains and empowers students to become leaders in health and wellness, enabling them to drive behavior change and promote health within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Since 2003, the organization has impacted over 2.5 million individuals across 23 states.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Evaluate program effectiveness and inform improvements through ongoing researchConducts continuous evaluation of health education programs to measure impact, track behavior change, and guide program enhancements.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Operate alumni platform for professional development and mentorshipMaintains an alumni connect platform to support reconnection, professional growth, and mentorship among former HealthCorps members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.97M
Contributions & grants$1.53M31%
Program service revenue$3.36M68%
Investment income$155K3%
Other revenue$-82K
expenses
Total expenses$4.76M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$3.02M
Grants paid out$250K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.03M
Cash$4.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$608K
Net assets$4.42M
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +51.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BRAUN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $264K |
| MICHELLE MARQUEZ | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $176K |
| SARAH MARTIN | VP, HEAD OF PROGRAMS & EVA | 40 | $161K |
board members · 12
- ALEXANDER C MARKOWITZ — TREASURER
- BARRY BAKER — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVE WENTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- DR MEHMET OZ — BOARD MEMBER (FORMER)
- DR PEDRAM SALIMPOUR — CHAIRMAN
- DR RODNEY TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTIN THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA ZATLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDY SNIDER — BOARD MEMBER
- PAM KEHALY — BOARD MEMBER
- RANNDY KELLOGG — BOARD MEMBER
- SIFU KARL ROMAIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Baltimore Partner — Operates HealthCorps programming in Baltimore, Maryland
- Corporate and foundation partners Partner — Supports HealthCorps' programming through financial and in-kind contributions.
- Greater Philadelphia Partner — Operates HealthCorps programming in the Greater Philadelphia area
- HealthCorps Network — HEALTHCORPS INC operates its own programs under the HealthCorps brand, indicating it is a central member of its network.
- Houston Partner — Operates HealthCorps programming in Houston, Texas
- Linktree Partner — Uses Linktree as a platform to direct online followers to its social media and digital content.
- New York-New Jersey Partner — Operates HealthCorps programming in New York and New Jersey
- Palm Beach Partner — Operates HealthCorps programming in Palm Beach, Florida
- Regional Program Manager Government — Supervises and supports college interns through training and professional development
- Stand Together Foundation Partner — Partner organization that supports HealthCorps programs.
- alumni sites Network — Network of sites staffed or supported by HealthCorps alumni to deliver programs
- community centers Partner — Delivers health programs in community center settings through local organizational partnerships
- district staff Partner — Collaborates with district-level staff to support student wellness and health initiatives.
- school staff Partner — Collaborates with school staff as part of community engagement to support student wellness.
- schools Partner — Implements health programs in school settings through partnerships with educational institutions
- university staff Partner — Engages university staff in mentorship and community health improvement efforts.
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.
- Near-Peer Mentoring Modelmethodology: near-peer mentoringBy pairing teens with slightly older, relatable mentors (near-peers), we improve health outcomes because shared life stages enhance credibility, openness, and sustained influence on behavior.
- Peer-Led Health Educationmethodology: peer-led health educationBy training youth as peer educators and leveraging peer networks, we produce sustained behavior change because relatable, near-peer relationships increase engagement and trust in health messaging.
- SMART Goal Setting for Behavior Changemethodology: SMART goal approachBy using personalized feedback and SMART goal setting, we help students adopt healthier behaviors because structured, self-determined planning increases self-efficacy and follow-through.
- Youth Empowerment as Change-Agentsmethodology: teen empowerment as change-agentsBy engaging teens as leaders and change-makers in their communities, we drive long-term health improvement because agency and purpose during critical developmental stages foster lasting behavioral ownership.