Pennsylvania Health Law Project is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Pennsylvania Health Law Project employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania Health Law Project 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 06/2024, Pennsylvania Health Law Project generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCES ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR LOW-INCOME, VULNERABLE AND DISENFRANCHISED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. PROVIDES QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION; ADVOCATES FOR SYSTEMATIC CHANGE TO ELIMINATE HEALTH INJUSTICES; AND WORKS TO SHAPE A SOCIETY THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIVES, AND A HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAT IS SAFE AND COOORDINATED, AS WELL AS ACCESSIBLE, EFFICIENT, AND EQUITABLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT (PHLP) IS A STATEWIDE, SPECIALIZED LEGAL AID PROGRAM WITHIN THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL AID NETWORK. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, PHLP HAS WORKED TO SAFEGUARD AND ADVANCE THE HEALTH CARE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED PENNSYLVANIANS. PHLP'S CORE WORK INCLUDES: PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO PENNSYLVANIANS WHO ARE TRYING TO GET OR KEEP MEDICAID AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH CARE COVERAGE OR SERVICES. WE DO THIS THROUGH LEGAL COUNSELING AND REPRESENTATION IN APPEALS WHEN BENEFITS OR SERVICES ARE DENIED. WE ALSO USE OUR LEGAL EXPERTISE TO TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS AND HELP ELIMINATE BARRIERS PEOPLE FACE TRYING TO ACCESS HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR HEALTH CARE TREATMENT AND SERVICES THEY NEED. IN FYE 2024, PHLP HANDLED MORE THAN 1,800 CASES FOR PEOPLE ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA. CONDUCTING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO: HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND MEDICAID AND OTHER HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH LIMITED INCOMES AND UPDATE THEM ABOUT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS; RAISE AWARENESS OF PARTICIPANT RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS WITHIN MEDICAID; AND SHARE INFORMATION TO EMPOWER PEOPLE IN THEIR SELF-ADVOCACY EFFORTS. IN FYE 2024, PHLP EDUCATED MORE THAN 2,200 PEOPLE AND DISTRIBUTED A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO MORE THAN 4,600 SUBSCRIBERS. ENGAGING IN SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THE MEDICAID SYSTEM FOR ALL PENNSYLVANIANS WHO RELY ON THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAM AND TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN MANAGED CARE. SERVING AS A RESOURCE TO OTHER LEGAL AID PROGRAMS AS WELL AS SOCIAL WORKERS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LAWYERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH OUR CLIENT COMMUNITY ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CASE CONSULTATION, EDUCATION, AND OTHER SUPPORT. IN FYE 2024, PHLP HELPED PROFESSIONALS WITH MORE THAN 400 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CASE CONSULTATION REQUESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Anderson President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Sarah Rosenberg Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ruth Landsman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Dana Breslin Director Thru 6/24/24 | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Susan Michalik Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Michael Campbell Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,525,722 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $311,586 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,837,308 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,599 |
Investment income | $82 |
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 | $1,841,989 |
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. | $250,546 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $965,758 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,562 |
Other employee benefits | $215,288 |
Payroll taxes | $100,789 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,386 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,397 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,884 |
Information technology | $14,067 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,270 |
Travel | $12,571 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,576 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,785 |
All other expenses | $1,376 |
Total functional expenses | $1,822,581 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,345,448 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $275,788 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $290,033 |
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 | $14,921 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $441 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,373 |
Total assets | $1,935,004 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,189 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $24,880 |
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 | $49,536 |
Total liabilities | $125,605 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,809,399 |
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 | $1,935,004 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Health Law Project has awarded $167,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH ACCESS NETWORK PURPOSE: REACHING VULNERABLE FAMILIES TO INCREASE HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN. | $140,000 |
HEALTH LEADERSHIP PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANTS AND SERVICES. | $27,000 |