named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Health Literacy Program
General program to improve health literacy; specific details not available from website content
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 2 activities
- Delivers health literacy workshops to diverse populationsOffers in-person and virtual health literacy workshops using the Patient 101™ curriculum for adults, seniors, and teens at community sites such as Meals on Wheels and the New York Public Library, serving vulnerable populations across New York State.
- Develops and distributes health literacy resources for patients and caregiversCreates and provides accessible health care tip cards, navigation tools, and educational materials in multiple formats—including downloadable, audio, large print, and multiple languages—to support self-advocacy and informed decision-making for patients and caregivers. These resources are distributed through the organization’s website and reach millions of Americans managing complex care.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for health literacy through media and policy engagementAdvances health literacy awareness by engaging with media outlets, government stakeholders, and professional organizations to inform coverage, policy, and legislation. The organization provides expert commentary, contributes content to provider and consumer media, and delivers presentations to influence public understanding and health policy.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Hosts educational symposia on health equity and health literacyOrganizes virtual symposia exploring critical intersections such as racism and health literacy to promote health equity, with recent events featuring multi-part series and broad public participation.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides health literacy training to professionals and organizationsOffers capacity-building training in health literacy best practices to frontline professionals, including medical residents, community service providers, and staff from hospitals, health centers, academic institutions, and government agencies. Training has reached over 3,000 professionals across New York State and all 50 states.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$25K48%
Program service revenue$27K52%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$491
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$66K
Cash—
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Net assets$66K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA J ALLEN | Executive Dir. | 35 | $450 |
board members · 7
- ANDREW MCKUIN — Director
- HEATHER PALADINE MD — MD DIRECTOR
- HELENE EISMAN FISHER — Director
- LISA BELLUCCI — Director
- TODD KEITZ — Director
- TYREE OREDEIN PHD — Director
- VALERIE WILLIAMS SANCHEZ — Director
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- Allstate Foundation Funder — Lead sponsor supporting Say Ah!'s programs and materials distribution.
- Amy’s Bread Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Arthur Frank Partner — References Arthur Frank's narrative health framework from "The Wounded Storyteller" in training curriculum.
- Asteri Group Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Baumgart’s Cafe Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- BestSweets, Inc. Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Beth Israel Medical Center Partner — Partner site where Say Ah! has delivered health literacy training to medical residents.
- Bonita Pioneer, Inc. Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Boston Celtics Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Cash Federal Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Castle & Pierpont Floral Design Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Creative Entertainment Services Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Dancing Tides Foundation Funder — Lead sponsor supporting Say Ah!'s programs and materials distribution.
- Dolce Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Feature This! Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care.
- Health Literacy Action Group/New York Partner — Professional organization to which Say Ah! founders have presented on health literacy topics.
- Hudson River HealthCare Partner — Partner site where Say Ah! has delivered health literacy training to community service providers.
- Laraia’s Cheese Store Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Left Turn Village Partner — Collaborated with Left Turn Village through its owner and principal, Tyree Oredein, who served as an overview presenter for Session I of the symposium
- Maclaren Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Macy’s Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Multi-Languages Corporation Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- New York City Council (District 3, The Honorable Christine Quinn, Speaker) Government — Lead sponsor supporting Say Ah!'s programs and materials distribution.
- New York City Department for the Aging Government — Lead sponsor supporting Say Ah!'s programs and materials distribution.
- New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Partner — Partner site where Say Ah! has delivered health literacy training to medical residents.
- New York University Langone Cancer Center Partner — Partner site where Say Ah! has delivered health literacy training to medical residents.
- POM Wonderful, LLC Funder — Lead sponsor supporting Say Ah!'s programs and materials distribution.
- Park Central Hotel Partner — Partner and supporter of Say Ah!'s mission and program delivery.
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Government — References the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as a policy context influencing health literacy initiatives.
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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.
- Health Literacy Equity through Structural and Community-Informed Designmethodology: health-literacy-equityBy addressing systemic discrimination in health communication and co-designing materials with communities, the organization improves health literacy among marginalized populations because solutions rooted in lived experience and structural awareness are more accessible and effective.
- Housing-First Approachmethodology: housing_firstBy removing housing as a prerequisite for services, the organization increases client engagement and improves health outcomes, because stable access to care is more achievable when basic needs like shelter are not barriers.
- Patient Empowerment and System Simplificationmethodology: patient_empowermentBy equipping patients with tools to navigate care and advocating for simpler health systems, the organization improves health outcomes because empowered individuals make better use of services and professionals can respond more effectively when information is accessible.