Healthwise Inc
Only 0% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Healthwise Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boise, Idaho, registered in 1975, with $3,000,861 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 0% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1989, Boise, ID, 83701 EIN 23-7455145 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.0M
▼ 97.3% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.0M
Net assets
$113.7M
Employees
304
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating0% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Healthwise Inc: 0% to programs earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating273 mo reserves · -67% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Healthwise Inc: 273 mo reserves · -67% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Healthwise Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Healthwise Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To help people make better health decisions.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1989, Boise, ID, 83701
- City
- Boise
- State
- Idaho
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Public Health & Wellness
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $55.1M (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $266KNet assets $113.7M
Operating margin
-66.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$114.0M
Total liabilities
$266K
Net assets
$113.7M
Salaries & benefits
$3.0M
60% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,000,861▼97.3% | $4,997,882▼91.8% | $113,740,013▲3.3% | $114,005,825▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $110,321,007▲108% | $61,206,033▲12.0% | $110,140,374▲80.5% | $116,608,996▲67.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $53,070,948▲18.9% | $54,646,835▲12.8% | $61,025,400▼0.7% | $69,780,909▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $44,621,014▼19.1% | $48,458,648▲12.2% | $61,458,702▼5.7% | $71,816,713▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,170,768▲11.1% | $43,178,065▲2.4% | $65,148,546▲30.6% | $73,336,056▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,680,064▲2.8% | $42,152,135▲0.4% | $49,877,862▲19.2% | $62,696,481▲33.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,338,530▲7.4% | $41,966,944▲5.4% | $41,837,873▲21.4% | $47,124,106▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,019,511▲0.9% | $39,810,576▼13.0% | $34,470,308▲18.3% | $39,754,805▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,621,301▲3.4% | $45,784,263▼2.6% | $29,142,057▼2.3% | $34,788,154▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,160,222▲19.4% | $46,996,042▲16.6% | $29,819,016▼11.7% | $36,253,951▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,133,474▼34.5% | $40,305,405▲16.7% | $33,783,962▼11.3% | $38,904,919▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,123,740 | $34,547,203▲19.2% | $38,073,991▲119% | $43,308,124▲107% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,971,749▲6.1% | $17,353,748▼3.5% | $20,876,089▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $27,314,535▲9.4% | $17,979,606▲0.7% | $22,614,074▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,975,126▲4.4% | $17,849,227▲0.7% | $22,641,568▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $23,923,289 | $17,720,401 | $23,363,064 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Adam Husney Md — $1,502,721 (30.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Husney Md | Chair of the Board | 50 | $1,502,721 |
| David Mink | Chief Client Officer | 50 | $704,924 |
| Katrina Mcdaniel | Chief Human Resources Offi | 50 | $620,677 |
| Elizabeth Beem | Chief Financial Officer & | 50 | $611,438 |
| Alyson Erwin | Chief Product Officer | 50 | $607,492 |
| Christine Calhoun | Chief Content Officer | 50 | $539,224 |
| Thane Price | Vp of Technology | 50 | $517,970 |
| James Watkins | Vp of Sales | 50 | $485,215 |
| Matthias Berther | Vp of Privacy & Security | 50 | $484,743 |
| Judith Marsh | Vp of Strategy | 50 | $461,545 |
| Cydni Waldner | Interim Ceo and President | 50 | $353,014 |
| Brigid Runyon | Account Executive | 50 | $294,768 |
| Heather Quinn | Senior Medical Director | 50 | $194,234 |
| James R Bell | Director | 2 | $6,075 |
| Richard Skinner | Director | 2 | $6,075 |
| A James Balkins III | Director | 2 | $5,575 |
| Sonika Mathur | Director | 2 | $5,075 |
| Evelyn Ho | Vice Chair of the Board | 2 | $4,225 |
| Jamie Cooper | Director | 2 | $3,575 |
| Margaret O'kane | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Strategic Consulting Services | $342,522 |
| Ocm-idaho LLC | Career Transition Services | $176,000 |
Grants received · $187K total
2 grants to Healthwise Inc totaling $187K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Health Sciences Center Inc | Support healthwise's mission to help people make better health decisions. | 2017 | $125,312 |
| Florida Health Sciences Center Inc | Health education and solutions to complex healthcare it system problems | 2016 | $61,612 |
Grants made · $2.0M in FY2016
3 grants totaling $2.0M in FY2016. All grants made by Healthwise Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Informed medical decisions program. | $2,000,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | Provide healthwise handbooks to be distributed to population served by ram. | $7,604 |
| Hpn Worldwide | For use in workshops for largely unserved populations. | $5,602 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Healthwise Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Healthwise Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7455145, based in Boise, Idaho. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Healthwise Inc's EIN?
- Healthwise Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7455145.
- How much revenue does Healthwise Inc report?
- Healthwise Inc reported $3,000,861 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Healthwise Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Healthwise Inc spends about 0% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Healthwise Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Healthwise Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Healthwise Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Healthwise Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,502,721, paid to Adam Husney Md (Chair of the Board).
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Data for Healthwise Inc (EIN 23-7455145) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.