Partnership For Better Health is located in Carlisle, PA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (E21) the organization is classified as: Community Health Systems, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Partnership For Better Health employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Partnership For Better Health 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 06/2023, Partnership For Better Health generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Partnership For Better Health has awarded 309 individual grants totaling $18,350,867. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PARTNERSHIP FOR BETTER HEALTH CHAMPIONS AND INVESTS IN IDEAS, INITIATIVES, AND COLLABORATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN OUR REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PARTNERSHIP FOR BETTER HEALTH (FOUNDATION) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR GRANTS AND INITIATIVES THAT SEEK TO ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND ADDRESS THE ROOTS OF HEALTH ISSUES, TOWARD ENSURING THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE CHANCE TO ENJOY HEALTHY LIVES. OUR GRANTS AND INITITATIVES FOCUS ON THREE PRIORITY AREAS: 1. BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - WE SUPPORT DECISIONS, CONDITIONS AND SYSTEMS CHANGE EFFORTS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES IN THEIR SCHOOLS, WORKPLACES, HOMES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS. 2. ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL - WE INVEST IN GRANTS AND INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT OUR REGION, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO POOR HEALTH. 3. STRENGTHEN HEALTH CAPACITIES - WE STRIVE TO ADVANCE THE ABILITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ENGAGE IN COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE HEALTH. TOGETHER, WITH MANY OTHERS IN OUR REGION, WE SEEK TO FOSTER A VIBRANT CULTURE OF LEARNING, GROWTH AND COLLABORATIONS TOWARD THESE GOALS.IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED $2,254,153 IN GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO 60 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. OVERALL, 59% OF THIS AMOUNT FOCUSED ON ENSURING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, 38% ON BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, 3% ON STRENGHTENING HEALTH CAPACITIES. PROGRAMS AT SADLER HEALTH CENTER RECEIVED 24% OF THE TOTAL GRANTS AND INITIATIVE FUNDING FOR HEALTH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE DENTAL CARE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INFORMAL COUNSELING, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. THE FOUNDATION MADE A CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF $100,000 TO THE CARLISLE KIWANIS CLUB FOUNDATION, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW INCLUSIVE FORT LETORT PLAYGROUND AT LETORT PARK IN CARLISLE. SHIPPENSBURG PRODUCE AND OUTREACH WAS AWARDED $25,000 TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY AS A CRITICAL RESOURCE IN ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY. IN PERRY COUNTY, SUSQUENITA SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVED A SECOND YEAR OF FUNDING AT $99,604 TO EMPLOY A SOCIAL WORKER TO WORK WITH STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. OTHER ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ADDRESSING OPIOID ADDICTION, AND ADVANCNG HIGH-QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.THE FOUNDATION'S STRATEGIC APPROACH INCLUDES COALITION BUILDING, POLICY ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING. WE SERVE AS A CATALYST, ADVOCATE AND COLLABORATOR TO MAKE HEALTH A SHARED PRIORITY TOWARD ESTABLISHING OUR COMMUNITIES AS THE HEALTHIEST IN THE NATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher Farrands CPA Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Win Cleland PHD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Stephen Bartoli Cima Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Medha D Makhlouf JD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lakshmi Polavarapu MD 5th Mem. -Exec. Comm. | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marisol Barber Board Member (joined 7/1/22) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $10,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,188,620 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,911 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,198,620 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $979,251 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $521,359 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,739,001 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,309,261 |
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. | $276,032 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,269 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $377,322 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,265 |
Other employee benefits | $82,115 |
Payroll taxes | $46,485 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $300 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,002 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $114,943 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,504 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,295 |
Office expenses | $6,983 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,263 |
Travel | $4,492 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,013 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,669 |
Insurance | $14,211 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,418,028 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,028 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $22,249 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $158,586 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $47,258,430 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $43,859,221 |
Total assets | $91,499,514 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,221 |
Grants payable | $1,363,892 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,453,113 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $44,295,278 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,751,123 |
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 | $91,499,514 |
Over the last fiscal year, Partnership For Better Health has awarded $2,020,338 in support to 34 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MARANATHA - CARLISLE PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP MATCH | $5,353 |
HOPE STATION OPPORTUNITY AREA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PURPOSE: THE PARTNERSHIP WILL PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMPS AND ENGAGE IN HEALTHY, FUN AND SAFE SUMMER ACTIVITIES. | $6,700 |
PEYTON WALKER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP MATCH | $9,899 |
TOMORROW'S NEIGHBORS PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP MATCH | $9,899 |
THE SALVATION ARMY PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP MATCH | $9,899 |
PROJECT SHARE OF CARLISLE PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP MATCH | $9,899 |