Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1999, with $186,487,060 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$186.5M
▲ 2.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$181.8M
Net assets
$56.8M
Employees
205
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 Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc: 89% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc: 4 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To conduct and support programs and activities aimed at solving some of the world's greatest public health challenges, with a specific focus on enabling health workers to have the greatest possible impact on the health of the people they serve; strengthening and improving health systems; providing disaster and humanitarian relief and fostering and promoting health policy research and thought-leadership.
Global health programs: project hope worked in 23 countries in 2024 to address the most pressing health needs of vulnerable populations. we work within existing health systems to empower health workers and provide the solutions communities need most. we utilize evidence-based strategies to provide direct health care services, equipping clinics and hospitals, and training local health care workers in the areas of infectious and non-communicable diseases, pandemic preparedness and response, and maternal, neonatal, and child health. project hope partners with corporations, foundations, universities, ministries of health, and local public health organizations to understand the greatest needs facing local communities and deliver solutions that improve their health and well-being. in 2024, project hope helped train approximately 34,000 health care workers and reached over 4.1 million people through all programs.
Health policy health affairs: health affairs, the leading journal of health policy thought and research, is published by project hope. the peer-reviewed journal appears monthly in print and online with additional articles released online ahead of print. published since 1981, the washington post has called health affairs the bible of health policy. health affairs publishes policy briefs and a widely read blog, both of which are available at no charge on our website. health affairs hosts a range of public events and media briefings.
Revenue declined from $296.8M (FY2013) to $186.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$76.5M
Total liabilities
$19.7M
Net assets
$56.8M
Salaries & benefits
$41.6M
23% of expenses
Board members
22
21 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,487,060▲2.5% | $181,828,670▲1.5% | $56,766,676▲7.7% | $76,456,457▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $182,003,239▲3.9% | $179,094,018▲14.0% | $52,699,371▲13.2% | $70,080,281▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $175,184,436▲32.3% | $157,115,818▲31.4% | $46,563,828▲53.7% | $69,527,664▲40.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $132,366,024▲8.4% | $119,584,846▼0.2% | $30,296,231▲101% | $49,626,555▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $122,164,948▲46.0% | $119,850,696▲34.5% | $15,035,412▲2.8% | $42,073,530▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $83,677,739▼6.2% | $89,116,242▼7.6% | $14,621,522▼25.1% | $35,489,558▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $89,252,689▼11.5% | $96,464,896▼2.8% | $19,534,017▼32.9% | $39,513,777▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $100,904,584▼60.3% | $99,239,752▼63.5% | $29,099,649▼25.1% | $49,653,298▼18.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $254,338,250▼14.3% | $271,836,866▲0.4% | $38,867,235▼35.9% | $60,601,171▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $296,774,721 | $270,693,253▼5.3% | $60,613,678▲81.5% | $79,650,848▲57.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $285,816,601▲22.9% | $33,397,679▲19.9% | $50,595,001▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $232,520,191▲14.9% | $27,858,095▼44.8% | $48,287,500▼24.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $202,363,497▲11.6% | $50,447,993▲13.9% | $64,025,519▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $181,261,288 | $44,279,581 | $62,661,669 | 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.
Highest-paid: Rabih Talih Torbay — $476,465 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabih Talih Torbay | President and Ceo | 40 | $476,465 |
| Alan Weil | Vp, Health Policy & Editor-in-chief | 40 | $400,149 |
| Chris Skopec | Executive Vice President | 40 | $355,521 |
| Cinira Baldi | Vp, Chief Dev. & Comm. Officer | 40 | $314,184 |
| Julia Soyars | Gen Counsel and Chief Comp Officer | 40 | $283,474 |
| Uche Ralphopara | Chief Health Officer | 40 | $244,524 |
| Donald E Metz | Executive Editor | 40 | $230,428 |
| Jane K Hiebert-white | Executive Publisher | 40 | $228,218 |
| Steven Vincent Neri | Regional Director, Africa | 40 | $223,308 |
| Theresa Rhodes | Vp, Corporate & Foundations | 40 | $201,601 |
| Lawrence Raymond Wheeler | Managing Editor | 40 | $193,317 |
| Mario Jabbour | Chief Finance & Admin Officer | 40 | $183,118 |
| Robert S Lott | Sr. Deputy Editor, Special Content | 40 | $171,592 |
| Sergey Nikolin | Vp, Finance & Cfo | 40 | $75,473 |
| Thomas Kenyon Mph | Former Director/chief Health Officer | 0 | $16,933 |
| Anne M Simonds | Board Director - Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Higgins | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Brandi Marsh | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Carly Baron | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Daniel D Phelan | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mal Warwick & Associates Inc | Direct Mail & Email Fundraising Svcs | $4,314,550 |
| Anne Lewis Strategies LLC | Digital Fundraising Services | $1,512,250 |
| The Mentor Initiative | Humanitarian Services | $1,216,785 |
| Givebridge Inc | F2f Canvasing | $855,126 |
| Jordan Health Aid Society International | Humanitarian Services | $631,641 |
296 grants to Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc totaling $34.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Health Foundation | Support change in healthcare financing | 2024 | $70,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $68,697 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $63,339 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Map International | General support | 2024 | $43,615 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $41,930 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $40,320 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $34,700 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Relief services | 2024 | $26,600 |
| United States Pharmacopeial Convention Inc | Inaugural charity golf tournament sponsorship | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Inc | Charitable | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Inc | Charitable | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $23,704 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,935 |
9 grants totaling $952K in FY2024. All grants made by Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Environmental LLC | Global health program | $374,436 |
| University of Chicago | Global health program | $180,130 |
| Bexar County Community Health Collaborative | Global health program | $132,061 |
| National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc | Global health program | $117,608 |
| Ibn Sina Foundation Inc | Global health program | $77,665 |
| Access To Racial & Cultural Health Institute Inc | Global health program | $34,961 |
| National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc | Global health program | $14,239 |
| Creative Ways Therapy | Global health program | $12,000 |
| Southeast Arizona Area Health Education Center Inc | Global health program | $9,044 |
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Data for Project Hope - the People-to-people Health Foundation Inc (EIN 53-0242962) 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.