The Gaston & Porter Health Improvement Center Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (E70) the organization is classified as: Public Health, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gaston & Porter Health Improvement Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Gaston & Porter Health Improvement Center Inc generated $105.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $159.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, TRAIN TRAINERS AND PARTICIPANTS IN AN INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH OF WOMEN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR AND AFRICAN DESCENT. THE MAIN PRODUCT FOR THIS WORK IS THE PRIME TIME SISTER CIRCLES (PTSC) WHICH FOCUSES ON CHANGING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN ON THEIR HEALTH IN MIDLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SKILLS AND TOOLS TO APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO CHANGE HABITS OF DISEASE INTO HABITS OF HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AWARDED JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH A 5-YEAR GRANT TO DOCUMENT, THROUGH A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (RCT) THE GOLD STANDARD -, THE FULL IMPACT OF THE PTSC ON IMPROVING THE BLOOD PRESSURE AND DECREASING HEALTH DISPARITIES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN MIDLIFE. THE INTENT OF THE PROJECT IS TO RECRUIT WOMEN ALREADY IN PRIMARY CARE HOMES AND RECEIVING CARE BUT WHOSE BLOOD PRESSURES ARE NOT CONTROLLED. THE PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDE THE JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (PRIMARY GRANTEE), GPHIC, THE AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH (AIR) AND UNITY HEALTH CARE FOR THE PARTICIPANTS.
MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION (MCHRC) THE MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION (CHRC) WAS CREATED BY THE MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2005 TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN MARYLAND. IN ADDITION, MCHRC FUNDED ISSUES REGARDING COVID-19 IN POOR AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
THE PHILADELPHIA BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE THE BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE WORKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE OUTCOMES AND REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND OTHER MINORITY WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION,RESEARCH AND SUPPORT SERVICES. AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH PROGRAM MISSION. TO ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE THE NUMBER AND QUALITY OF YEARS OF LIFE FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.MD
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Gayle K Porter Vice Preside | Officer | 40 | $9,032 |
Dr Marilyn H Gaston President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $5,100 |
Dr Sharon Barrett Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Jovanni R Spinner MPH Ches Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Regan Crump Msn Dph Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beatrix Fields Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $67,098 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,145 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $105,243 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $105,243 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,132 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,533 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,205 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $75,396 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,752 |
Information technology | $4,184 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,400 |
Travel | $45 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,019 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,689 |
All other expenses | $1,120 |
Total functional expenses | $159,830 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,517 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,500 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,117 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $64,134 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,976 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $45,844 |
Total liabilities | $47,820 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,314 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $64,134 |