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American Public Health Association Inc

To build public health capacity and promote effective policy and practice.

Health Washington, DC EIN 131628688 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About American Public Health Association Inc

Championing optimal, equitable health and well-being for all.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E70Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1935

Mission

To build public health capacity and promote effective policy and practice.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E70Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Public Health Association Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1872 and has been operating for 154 years. Its EIN is 131628688. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 215 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Public Health Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 89/100.

American Public Health Association Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1872 and has been active for 154 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Public Health Association Inc has $26M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Public Health Association Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 215 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Public Health Association Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Public Health Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Championing optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. American Public Health Association Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1872.

Among health charities registered in United States: American Public Health Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $26M is comparable to the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to American Public Health Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131628688, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

GE
Georges C Benjamin
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron G•••• P••••••••
SPEAKER OF THE GOVERNING C
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Aaron G•••• P•• M•• M••
SPEAKER OF THE GOVERNING C
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Amy L•••• M••••••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
AM
Amy L•• M• M•• M•• C••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
AN
Angela M••••••
DISEASE PREVENTION & RESPONSE SR.
AN
Anna K•••••
Director
AN
Anne D•••••• P•• C•••
ACTION BOARD CHAIR
AN
Anthony J S••••••• D••• M•• M••••
EDUCATION BOARD CHAIR
AP
Apryl R B•••• M• M••
SCIENCE BOARD CHAIR
BE
Benjamin H•••••••• M••
TREASURER
BR
Brian G•••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR IT
BR
Brittany M••••••• D••• C•• C
EXECUTIVE BOARD
BR
Brittany M••••••• D••• C•• C•••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
BR
Bryan O B•••••• D••••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
BR
Bryan O B•••••• D••• M••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
BR
Bryan O B•••••• D••• M•• M••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CA
Catherine L T••••• P••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CE
Celseste M•••••••••••••••
ACTION BOARD CHAIR
CH
Charlene C••••• M•• C••
EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR
CH
Charlene C••••• M•• C•• C•••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CH
Chris C••••••••••• P•••••
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
CH
Chris C••••••••••• P•• M••
PRESIDENT
CL
Claude A J•••• D••• M••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
DA
Danielle M C••••••••••
SCIENCE BOARD CHAIR
DA
David R•••• D•• M•••• R• P•••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$25.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$25.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$25.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$21.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$24.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Public Health Association Inc This page 89 $25.7 million -
Loring Hospital 89 $25.1 million -
Monongalia Emergency Medical Services Inc 89 $15.0 million -
United Medical Centers 89 $38.9 million -
Rheumatology Research Foundation 89 $19.8 million -
Health and Social Services Consortium Inc 89 $24.4 million -
Good Shepherd Manor Inc 89 $12.5 million -
Family Health Centers 89 $30.6 million -
Collier Health Services Inc 89 $77.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 215 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Public Health Association Inc

What is American Public Health Association Inc?
American Public Health Association Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Championing optimal, equitable health and well-being for all.
When was American Public Health Association Inc founded?
American Public Health Association Inc was founded in 1872.
Who leads American Public Health Association Inc?
Georges C Benjamin serves as Executive Director.
Where is American Public Health Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is American Public Health Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Public Health Association Inc trustworthy?
American Public Health Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Public Health Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131628688.
What is American Public Health Association Inc's website?
http://www.apha.org