2016-09-08T12:51:25-07:00 2015-12-31 Neuman Pollak & Assoc PA 124 Slade Ave Ste 110 Baltimore MD 21208 990 2015-01-01 522257066 TRUST FOR AMERICAS HEALTH TRUS 2022239870 1730 M STREET NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20036 RICH HAMBURG interim pres & ceo 2016-09-08 true Craig H Neuman P00510826 4106020500 2015 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z RICH HAMBURG 1081307 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, education, and advocacy. 10 10 17 0 6043819 904747 122880 68475 53680 0 6112294 1081307 0 0 1959298 2057576 0 124268 1105199 1157988 3064497 3215564 3047797 -2134257 9110091 6861370 297782 244577 8812309 6616793 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, education, and advocacy. false false 2786345 In 2015, 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 2015:Successfully helped make the case for the importance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services funding of a demonstration program promoting the linkage of health care and social services and addressing upstream social determinants to help improve health outcomes and lower health care costs. Launched a community prevention/multi-sector stakeholder webinar series in partnership with four sponsoring and 10 co-sponsoring organizations. The series focused on The Transforming Health System Bridging Public Health and Health Care and Community Prevention and Multi-Sector Engagement. Expanded TFAHs story bank with 45 new Prevention and Public Health Stories in the States, focused on topics ranging from obesity to community benefit to population health. Launched a web-based on-line toolkit Healthy Communities Navigator: Cross Sector Grants, Success Stories and Policy Papers, a dynamic searchable interactive platform that provides stakeholders with community and population health resources, grants and examples Published and disseminated a series of reports:Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases 2015 Provides a report card for how well states scored on 10 indicators of strategies being used to prevent and control infectious disease outbreaks, and addressed diseases including Ebola, antibiotic-resistant super-bugs, health-care associated infections and whooping cough.The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America 2015 - This 12th annual report includes annual rates and rankings of adult obesity and obesity rate trends by ethnicity, region, age, gender, education and income.Investing in American's Health 2015 A State-by-State Look at Public Health Funding and Key Health Facts - examines public health funding and key health facts in states around the country. The Facts Hurt 2015: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report Includes a state-by-state injury and drug overdose rates and ranking and a report card for how well states scored on 10 key indicators of steps states can take to prevent injuries.The Clean Water Rule: Clearing up Confusion to Protect Public Health The brief explained the importance of the Clean Water Rule of the US, and how it will improve and protect Americans health. Top Actions the United States Should Take to Prepare for MERS-CoV and Other Emerging Infections The brief includes recommendations for steps to prepare for MERS-CoV and other emerging infectious diseases.A Healthy Childhood Action Plan: Policies for a Lifetime of Well-Being The report highlights more than 40 policy target areas that are key to achieving national goals of reducing toxic stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences and improving the lives of millions of children. Reducing Teen Substance Misuse: What Really Works Includes state-by-state youth drug overdose death rates and rankings and a report card for how well states scored on 10 key indicators of leading evidence-based policies and programs that can improve the well-being of children and youth, that have been connected with preventing and reducing substance (alcohol, tobacco or other drugs) misuse. 2786345 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 19 0 true 17 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 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 X JOHN GATES JD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 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 President 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 President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ARTHUR GARSON JR MDMPH Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY LEVI PHD Executive Direc 40.00 0.00 X 274170 0 45519 RICH HAMBURG DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 222011 0 31482 SUZANNE PECHILIO POLIS DIR EXT RELATIONS 40.00 0.00 X 100585 0 22989 ANNE DE BIASI DIR POLICY DEVELOP 40.00 0.00 X 183289 0 16189 LAURA SEGAL DIR PUBLIC AFFAIRS 40.00 0.00 X 198955 0 10871 DARA LIEBERMAN SR GOVT REL MGR 40.00 0.00 X 107725 0 15166 REBECCA SALAY DIR GOVT RELATIONS 40.00 0.00 X 138042 0 8353 1224777 150569 7 false true true Varadero Communications LLC 4401 Greenwich Parkway NW WASHINGTON DC 20007 PRINTING 203018 The George Washington University 44983 Knoll Square Bldg 2 2nd Fl Ashburn VA 20147 CONSULTING 120000 2 904747 904747 RWJF HOSPITAL CONTRACT 511190 122880 122880 122880 53680 53680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1081307 122880 53680 0 0 0 0 572924 385062 98600 89262 0 1249580 1147054 92973 9553 0 134115 120877 10439 2799 100957 89284 9465 2208 0 10450 10450 49875 49875 0 0 0 0 0 27779 22445 4016 1318 27681 23465 2839 1377 0 235510 199637 24154 11719 50124 42489 5141 2494 0 48877 48877 0 0 38966 33031 3996 1939 9244 7836 948 460 CONSULTANTS 348960 348928 32 Printing and Publications 161955 161955 COMMUNICATIONS 86526 86526 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 37712 37712 24329 20717 2473 1139 3215564 2786345 304951 124268 102360 148637 2445338 2067970 4114744 2161245 0 0 0 0 0 31068 7389 687158 533278 128391 153880 2263331 2296640 0 0 0 24859 25609 9110091 6861370 135618 125015 162164 119562 297782 244577 X 4167605 4258059 4644704 2358734 8812309 6616793 9110091 6861370 -2134257 -61259 X false true X true false X 2068319 4362889 867179 6043819 904747 14246953 0 0 2068319 4362889 867179 6043819 904747 14246953 12183369 2063584 18749 6503 39359 64212 53680 182503 0 0 14429456 0.14300 0.13880 X Current 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 Prior Year Facts and Circumstances: The Trust for America's 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 13.88% 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 contributions from new sources, including the Conrad Hilton Foundation, plus ongoing resources from The California Endowment, WK Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation, M.A.C. AIDS Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Northern Trust Charitable Giving (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; president, Alliance for a Healthier Minnesota; 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 nation's public health capacity includes non-partisan research and analysis, 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 2014 reports, which were distributed widely to policy makers, the media and the public, included:1.Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases 20142.The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America 20143.Investing in American's Health 2014 A State-by-State Look at Public Health Funding and Key Health Facts4.Building on the Affordable Care Act to Make the Health System Work for Young Gay Men: An Action Plan5.Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Inequities Among Gay Men & Men Who Have Sex with Men6.As Flu Season Ramps Up, Adults 18-64 Years Old Least Likely to Get Flu Shots RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 6848 157204 164052 2622293 2786345 289317 72329 false 287546 285282 281634 289317 1143779 1715669 142412 148389 147440 164052 602293 71887 71321 70409 72329 285946 428919 7512 6996 7052 6848 28408 272488 209923 62565 232987 218643 14344 181683 104712 76971 153880 DEFERRED LEASE OBLIGATIONS 119562 119562 1020048 -61259 -61259 1081307 1081307 3215564 3215564 3215564 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 183289 3745 12444 199478 JEFFREY LEVI PHD Executive Direc 274170 45519 319689 LAURA SEGAL DIR PUBLIC AFFAIRS 198955 4054 6817 209826 RICH HAMBURG DEPUTY DIRECTOR 222011 4552 26930 253493 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.