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The 990 read · EIN 27-1414646 · MA · Fiscal year 2024

Clinton Health Access Initiative

Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“The Clinton Health Access Initiative, inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization that envisions a world in which everyone is able to live a healthy and fulfilling life.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$532K Dr Neil Buddy Shah, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$246.1M 98.4% from donations and grants
Spent
$243.6M 90.6% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$13.5M end of 2024
Savings
0.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
197 employees, 38 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

high

Reported a significant diversion of assets

The charity answered yes to Part VI line 5 and explained on Schedule O.

Form 990 Part VI, line 5 + Schedule O
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 90.6¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
90.6¢
Programs, $220.8M
1.4¢
Fundraising, $3.3M
8.0¢
Admin, $19.6M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Clinton Health Access Initiative spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $242.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 15.2% of program spending · $12.0M in grants $33.7M

Women and children's health: see schedule o for continuationwomen and children suffer the greatest burden from disease globally. Chai has significantly increased access to recommended treatments for diarrhea and pneumonia, the largest killers of children under five; made critical vaccines that protect against childhood illnesses more affordable; is combatting chronic malnutrition; and is dramatically and sustainably reducing maternal and newborn deaths and providing access to women's health services.for example, when chai began our diarrhea program in 2012, only one-third of children that…

Program 2 · 21.5% of program spending · $9.2M in grants $47.5M

Achieving universal coverage: see schedule o for continuationchai's founding mission and ultimate goal is to help countries create high-quality, sustainable healthcare systems. To achieve this, we work with governments to strengthen national financing systems and to build sufficient physical infrastructure to deliver health services. Through this work chai has supported governments to secure over $4 billion for health systems strengthening, improved data based decision making, increased system efficiencies, and reduced costs.

Program 3 · 22.5% of program spending · $2.6M in grants $49.7M

Non-communicable diseases: Non-communicable diseases (ncds) such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes are the leading cause of death globally, exceeding all communicable disease deaths combined. In addition to our ncd program, which supports governments to strengthen and implement their ncd prevention and control strategies, chai is partnering with governments to strengthen cancer care systems by solving critical systemic gaps. We believe by working in close collaboration with partner governments and by anchoring a suite of transformational interventions, we can…

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $36.2M to $13.5M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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72
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Dr Neil Buddy Shah
Chief Executive Officer
$532,048
Rasha Hibri
Chief Financial Officer
$407,213
Joshua Chu
Chief Operating Officer
$352,018
David Ripin
Evp, Infectious Diseases/Cso
$312,861
Zachary Katz
Vp, Child Health
$263,847
Yann Le Tallec
Sr. Director, Vaccines
$227,380
Dr Olufunke Fasawe
Vp, Integrations, Cd
$223,376
Raphael Hurley
Sr. Director, Health Financing
$220,755
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Global Human Access Resources LimitedInformation systems$474,869
Lubombo Spatial Development InitiativeProgrammatic support$405,000
White Coral Consulting DmmcEmployment management$333,928
Pt Mahakarya Adi IndonesiaDigital innovation$324,729
Aman Siwach F-3Programmatic support$253,700
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Clinton Health Access Initiative CEO make?

Dr Neil Buddy Shah, Chief Executive Officer, received $532,048 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.2% of Clinton Health Access Initiative's $243.6M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Clinton Health Access Initiative donations go to programs?

Clinton Health Access Initiative reported 90.6% of 2024 spending as programs, 1.4% as fundraising and 8% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Clinton Health Access Initiative have?

Net assets were $13.5M at the end of 2024, about 0.7 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Clinton Health Access Initiative have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: reported a significant diversion of assets. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Clinton Health Access Initiative Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Clinton Health Access Initiative Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Clinton Health Access Initiative: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/clinton-health-access-initiative/