2017-08-29T08:15:35-07:00 2016-12-31 Neuman Pollak & Assoc PA 124 Slade Ave Ste 110 Baltimore MD 21208 990 2016-01-01 522257066 TRUST FOR AMERICAS HEALTH TRUS 2022239870 1730 M STREET NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20036 JOHN AUERBACH President & CEO 2017-08-29 true CRAIG H NEUMAN P00510826 4106020500 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z RICH HAMBURG 5476241 false false X HEALTHYAMERICANS.ORG X 1998 DC Trust for America's Health's (TFAH) is dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of every community and working to make disease prevention a national priority through science-based research, community partnerships and education. 8 8 15 0 904747 5343411 122880 26844 53680 60428 0 1081307 5430683 0 0 2057576 1781595 0 80438 1157988 1481198 3215564 3262793 -2134257 2167890 6861370 9061213 244577 231636 6616793 8829577 Trust for America's Health (TFAH) is dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of every community and working to make disease prevention a national priority. TFAHs goal is to strengthen the nation's public health system through science-based research, community partnerships and education. false false 2888246 In 2016, Trust for America's Health (TFAH) continued to work to improve the nation's commitment to an adequately resourced 21st Century prevention and public health system. Every project that TFAH undertook, from infectious diseases, to HIV/AIDS prevention, clean air, and childhood obesity, included specific recommendations for how to enhance, modernize, and hold accountable federal, state, and local public health departments. TFAH promoted public health policies that affect the entire nation, with an emphasis on how public health programs can provide protection and promote healthy communities regardless of geography.TFAH is committed to building healthier, more resilient communities to address the nation's racial, ethnic, geographic, and economic disparities. Further, a key goal is to build sustainable, scalable changes that address common risk factors for chronic disease and behavioral health needs. TFAHs work towards improving the nation's public health capacity included non-partisan research and analysis, publication of science-based reports, outreach and educational activities, and the convening of subject matter experts about the need for a robust, effective public health system that is prepared to respond to a wide range of public health emergencies. At the core of TFAHs work is its efforts to develop and cultivate partnerships and build consensus. In this role, TFAH successfully convened public health experts on a variety of public health topics, including: opportunities for collaboration between health and education; identification of policies to integrate public health and community prevention into the reforming health care system; substance misuse; and the development of sustainable financing for population health.Among TFAHs achievements in 2016:TFAH released its quadrennial Blueprint for a Healthier America 2016: Policy Priorities for the next Administration and Congress. The Blueprint highlights leading evidence-based strategies for improving health, and models to help bring them to scale across the country. They fall under the following categories: Supporting Better Health in Every Community; Modernizing the Public Health System to Be Prepared for Emergencies; and Incentivizing Health Care vs. Sick Care. The report also included a set of policy recommendations to address 14 priority health problems that require urgent action, including Achieving Health Equity; Stopping the Prescription Painkiller and Heroin Epidemics; Renewing Efforts to Prevent Obesity; Diabetes and Tobacco Use; and Stopping Superbugs and Antibiotic Resistance.TFAH continued to engage diverse multi-sector stakeholders within our population health efforts including hospitals, health plans, government agencies, health management companies, housing, education, hunger organizations and employers. For example, TFAH worked to explore the intersection of housing and healthcare; worked with health plans, hospitals and healthcare systems to promote innovative population health models, practices and policy opportunities; and hosted several meetings linking population health with initiatives or opportunities within the healthcare sectors. Co-launched, with the Department of Education and Health and Human Service and Healthy Schools Campaign, the Healthy Students, Promising Futures Learning Collaborative. Thirteen state teams, composed of representative from state Medicaid agencies and both state- and district-level education personnel gathered with 15 national partner organizations and federal officials to discuss current federal and state policy levers affecting school-based Medicaid services, explore different models for delivering school-based health services and advance their plans for increasing the provision of health services in schools. Co-convened, under the auspices of the National Collaborative on Education and Health, a Mental Health Promotion to Advance the Conditions for Learning in Early Child Care and Education Working Group that explored the potential of various policy opportunities to promote mental health and social-emotional learning in schools and early care and education and develop policy recommendations. Published and disseminated a series of reports:Ready or Not? 2016 : Protecting the Public from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism - The report found that the nation is often caught off guard when a new threat arises, which then requires diverting attention and resources away from other priorities. The report also contains state-by-state health preparedness scores based on 10 key indicators.Blueprint for a Healthier America 2016: Policy Priorities for the Next Administration and Congress - TFAH presents key strategies for improving the health of Americans, and calls for a new approach to health by prioritizing improving health and addressing major epidemics in the United States.Special Issue Brief: Obesity Rates Among WIC Children Provides and analysis and discussion of obesity rates among young children enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.The State of Obesity 2016: Better Policies for a Healthier America - The 13th annual report produced by TFAH and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation marks the first time in the past decade that any states have experienced decreases. The report includes annual rates and rankings of adult obesity and obesity rate trends by ethnicity, region, age, gender, education and income.Investing in Americas Health: A State-by-State Look at Public Health Funding and Key Health Facts - Trust for Americas Health examines public health funding and key health facts in states around the country.Furthering the Adaptation and Implementation of LGBTQ-Inclusive Sexuality Education Summarizes the deliberations of a one-day consultation to consider strategies to advance the adaptation and implementation of school-based, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ)-inclusive sexuality education. 2888246 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 true 15 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X RICH HAMBURG 2022239876 1730 M STREET NW STE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20036 ROBERT T HARRIS MD Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDUARDO SANCHEZ MD MPH Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA M HARRISPhDDABT Vice Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID FLEMING MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 OCTAVIO N MARTINEZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 THEODORE SPENCER Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KENT MCGUIRE PHD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gail Christopher DN Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD S HAMBURG Exec. 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Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3) in the following respects: 10% of Support Limitation. TFAHs public support fraction of 16.12% exceeds the 10% threshold. Attraction of Public Support. TFAH is organized and operated to attract new and additional public support on a continuous basis. During its most recent fiscal year, TFAH received funding from new sources, including The Pew Charitable Trusts, plus ongoing resources from The California Endowment, WK Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Dawn Hill Fund. TFAH continues to solicit grants from new foundations on a regular basis. Sources of Support. TFAHs funding comes from diverse sources of support, including a representative number of private foundations and other organizations and individuals that wish to support its programs. Representative Governing Body. TFAHs activities are governed by a Board of Directors, reflecting a broad range of individuals with special background and expertise in managing and operating a nonprofit educational organization focused on public health issues. TFAHs governing body includes several individuals with significant experience in the areas of government, education and public health, including the: director and professor, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University; chief medical officer for prevention, American Heart Association; executive director, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health; and president and CEO, Southern Education Foundation. Moreover, Board members have served, or currently serve, on the governing bodies of corporations, charitable foundations and other Section 501(c)(3) organizations.Availability of Public Facilities or Services; Public Participation in Programs or Policies. TFAHs work towards improving the nations public health capacity includes non-partisan research and analysis, policy development, publication of numerous science-based reports and outreach and educational activities about the need for a robust, effective public health system that is prepared to respond to a wide range of health threats. TFAHs 2016 reports, which were distributed widely to policy makers, the media and the public, included: 1.Ready or Not? 2016 - Protecting the Public from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 2.Blueprint for a Healthier America 2016 - Policy Priorities for the Next Administration and Congress 3.Special Issue Brief: Obesity Rates Among WIC Children 4.The State of Obesity 2016 Better Policies for a Healthier America 5.Investing in Americas Health: A State-by-State Look at Public Health Funding and Key Health Facts 6.Furthering the Adaptation and Implementation of LGBTQ-Inclusive Sexuality Education Prior Year Facts and Circumstances: The Trust for Americas Health (TFAH) qualifies as publicly supported because it meets the 10% plus facts and circumstances test under Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3) in the following respects: 10% of Support Limitation. TFAHs public support fraction of 14.30% exceeds the 10% threshold. Attraction of Public Support. TFAH is organized and operated to attract new and additional public support on a continuous basis. During its most recent fiscal year, TFAH received funding from new sources, including the Natural Resources Defense Council,, plus ongoing resources from The California Endowment, WK Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation, M.A.C. AIDS Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Dawn Hill Fund. TFAH continues to solicit grants from new foundations on a regular basis. Sources of Support. TFAHs funding comes from diverse sources of support, including a representative number of private foundations and other organizations and individuals that wish to support its programs. Representative Governing Body. TFAHs activities are governed by a Board of Directors, reflecting a broad range of individuals with special background and expertise in managing and operating a nonprofit educational organization focused on public health issues. TFAHs governing body includes several individuals with significant experience in the areas of government, education and public health, including the: director and professor, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University; chief medical officer for prevention, American Heart Association; executive director, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health; and president and CEO, Southern Education Foundation. Moreover, Board members have served, or currently serve, on the governing bodies of corporations, charitable foundations and other Section 501(c)(3) organizations.Availability of Public Facilities or Services; Public Participation in Programs or Policies. TFAHs work towards improving the nations public health capacity includes non-partisan research and analysis, policy development, publication of numerous science-based reports and outreach and educational activities about the need for a robust, effective public health system that is prepared to respond to a wide range of health threats. TFAHs 2015 reports, which were distributed widely to policy makers, the media and the public, included:1.Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases 20152.The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America 20153.Investing in Americans Health 2015 A State-by-State Look at Public Health Funding and Key Health Facts4.The Facts Hurt: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report5.The Clean Water Rule: Clearing up Confusion to Protect Public Health6.Top Actions the United States Should Take to Prepare for MERS-CoV and Other Emerging Infections7.A Healthy Childhood Action Plan: Policies for a Lifetime of Well-Being8.Reducing Teen Substance Misuse: What Really Works RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 6052 128060 134112 2754134 2888246 294412 73603 false 285282 281634 289317 294412 1150645 1725968 148389 147440 164052 134112 593993 71321 70409 72329 73603 287662 431493 6996 7052 6848 6052 26948 272488 224153 48335 236514 184849 51665 117810 98897 18913 118913 DEFERRED LEASE OBLIGATIONS 106054 106054 5655577 44894 180000 224894 5430683 5430683 3442793 180000 180000 3262793 3262793 X true true X X X X X X false false false false false false false false false false ANNE DE BIASI DIR POLICY DEVELOP 189727 3862 12843 206432 LAURA SEGAL VP PUBLIC AFFAIRS 204637 4265 19823 228725 REBECCA SALAY DIR GOVT RELATIONS 143787 2899 7312 153998 RICHARD S HAMBURG Exec. VP & COO 275583 5300 26928 307811 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Copies of the 990 were reviewed by outside legal counsel, and the Board's Treasurer/Finance and Audit chair, who reviewed the documents on behalf of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Trust for America's Health requires that each board member and officer annually (1) review the Corporation's Conflict of Interest Policy; (2) disclose any possible personal, familial, or business relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest; and (3) acknowledge by his or her signature that he or she is acting in accordance with the letter and spirit of such Conflict of Interest Policy. Completed questionnaires are available for inspection by any board member and may be reviewed by the Corporation's legal counsel. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management AS PART OF THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS commissioned an independent consultant to provide a compensation survey of nonprofit executives in the public health sector. THE SURVEY INCLUDED AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABILITY DATA BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE FIRST EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRUST FOR AMERICA'S HEALTH AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. The Board approved a two year contract extension for the executive director, through September 30, 2016. For all other staff, including top management, the Executive Director submitted to TFAH's Finance, Audit and Compensation Committee, three weeks prior to its last meeting of the fiscal year, recommendations for compensation adjustments for all TFAH staff. The full Board then reviewed all recommendations and made final determinations of any salary adjustments. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Trust for America's Health makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Any expenses related to mail or providing this information to the public is borne by the organization.