Philadelphia Fight
88% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Philadelphia Fight is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1991, with $60,617,671 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
1233 Locust Street 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107 EIN 23-2625934 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$60.6M
▼ 0.8% vs prior year
Medical Research median: $217K
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.9M
Net assets
$12.7M
Employees
271
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $3 to raise $100
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 Philadelphia Fight: 88% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -2% 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 Philadelphia Fight: 2 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B 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 Philadelphia Fight: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Philadelphia Fight: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See mission statement in schedule o
What they do
Other programs - (see description in schedule o attachment)
Contact & location
- Address
- 1233 Locust Street 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Medical Research
- Subcategory
- Birth Defects Research
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52.4M (FY2019) to $60.6M (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $10.5MNet assets $12.7M
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.2M
Total liabilities
$10.5M
Net assets
$12.7M
Salaries & benefits
$19.6M
32% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,617,671▼0.8% | $61,854,102▲1.4% | $12,690,878▼8.6% | $23,162,172▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,082,991▲18.5% | $60,970,231▲18.1% | $13,878,259▲0.4% | $25,402,185▲45.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $51,561,885▲3.1% | $51,635,571▲4.9% | $13,817,100▼2.4% | $17,499,427▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,005,004▼4.6% | $49,235,527▼4.3% | $14,157,309▲6.7% | $16,772,216▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,441,971 | $51,469,339 | $13,271,232 | $16,617,577 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Karam Mounzer — $337,098 (0.54% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karam Mounzer | Chief Scientific Officer | 40 | $337,098 |
| Stacy Trooskin | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $261,610 |
| Jane Shull | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $234,894 |
| Jay Kostman | Physician - Chief Quality Officer | 40 | $216,052 |
| Lisa Knoflicek | Physician | 40 | $203,006 |
| Sarah Smith | Chief Quality Officer | 40 | $178,805 |
| Janet Hines | Physician | 40 | $163,150 |
| Mario Cruz | Physician | 40 | $153,707 |
| Rae Mary Thibodeau | Chief Financial Officer (from 8/1/23) | 40 | $153,429 |
| Jose Virella | Chief Financial Officer (until 8/1/23) | 40 | $145,551 |
| Andrea James-johnson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andy Stremy | Board Vice-president | 2 | — |
| Assata Thomas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bishop Ernest Mcnear | Board President | 2 | — |
| Brenda Slocum-pearson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Thomas | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Dexter Hogan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Juli Miller | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Cotten | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Luis Montaner Dvm | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Group | Temp Agency | $313,754 |
| Archer & Greiner | Legal | $298,622 |
| Hartman Executive Advisors | It Contractor | $270,220 |
| Systems Solutions Inc | It Contractor | $228,599 |
| Lab Corp | Lab Test Fees | $222,640 |
Grants received · $347K total
16 grants to Philadelphia Fight totaling $347K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $10,097 |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Educ | Research subcontract | 2023 | $42,366 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Operating grant | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,950 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $20,077 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Program support | 2021 | $14,189 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $10,055 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Covid-19 relief effort,ppe for healthcare workers, institute for community justice for bucks for bullets and gun buy back program | 2020 | $55,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Program support | 2020 | $6,607 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $5,837 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Research- subcontract | 2019 | $19,999 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $12,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Research- subcontract | 2018 | $18,892 |
| Project Home | Increase laundry services and install a single use ada compliant restroom. | 2017 | $30,000 |
Grants made · $35K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $35K in FY2023. All grants made by Philadelphia Fight →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Connections & Services | Counseling | $35,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Philadelphia Fight a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Philadelphia Fight is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2625934, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Philadelphia Fight's EIN?
- Philadelphia Fight's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2625934.
- How much revenue does Philadelphia Fight report?
- Philadelphia Fight reported $60,617,671 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Philadelphia Fight's spending goes to programs?
- Philadelphia Fight spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Philadelphia Fight have?
- CharityIndex grades Philadelphia Fight A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Philadelphia Fight's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Philadelphia Fight's latest Form 990 is $337,098, paid to Karam Mounzer (Chief Scientific Officer).
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Data for Philadelphia Fight (EIN 23-2625934) 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.