PARAGON HEALTH INSTITUTE

EIN: 872508858 501(c)(3) Health Care

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$3,081,742
Total Expenses
$3,221,238
Total Assets
$5,430,480
Net Assets
$5,279,214
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
BRIAN BLASE
Phone
7035272734
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PARAGON HEALTH INSTITUTE, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS A HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE THAT AIMS TO EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS AND INFORM THE PUBLIC THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH, ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, AND DATA. THE INSTITUTE AIMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH POLICY BY EMPOWERING PATIENTS, EXPANDING COMPETITION, INCREASING INNOVATION, AND REFORMING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,738,405

PARAGON CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES CONCERNING HEALTH POLICY, NOTABLY MEDICAID, MEDICARE, PRIVATE HEALTH, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK IS PRODUCED IN MANY DIFFERENT...

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PARAGON CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES CONCERNING HEALTH POLICY, NOTABLY MEDICAID, MEDICARE, PRIVATE HEALTH, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK IS PRODUCED IN MANY DIFFERENT FORMATS, INCLUDING PRINTED AND DIGITAL RESEARCH PAPERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, INFOGRAPHICS, AND WEBSITE POSTS. PARAGON'S EXPERTS ALSO EDUCATE AUDIENCES VIA APPEARANCES ON TV AND RADIO, AND DURING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL BRIEFINGS, LECTURES, PANELS, AND TESTIMONIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,872,567
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $206,388
Other Revenue $2,787
TOTAL REVENUE $3,081,742

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,500
Salaries & Benefits $2,172,140
Fundraising Expenses $142,120
Program Expenses $2,738,405
Other Expenses $1,012,598
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,221,238

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,081,742 $4,370,102 -0.3%
Expenses $3,221,238 $2,822,535 +0.1%
Net Income $-139,496 $1,547,567 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
16
Volunteers
28

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$529,610
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$189,068
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH GROGAN BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESTER SHANNON BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL ROTHSCHILD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA SANDEFUR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID STEFFY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BLASE PRESIDENT/TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$490,080 $39,530 $529,610
MATTHEW ROBINSON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Key Emp
$175,304 $13,764 $189,068
RYAN LONGDIR OF CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS & SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW 40.00
Highest
$286,535 $16,237 $302,772
ANTHONY WOJTKOWIAK DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS & OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$160,745 $12,232 $172,977
JACKSON HAMMOND SENIOR POLICY ANALYST 40.00
Highest
$127,042 $10,961 $138,003
GABRIELLE KALISZ PROGRAM MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$125,396 $8,123 $133,519
CHRISTOPHER MEDRANO LEGAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT 40.00
Highest
$108,500 $0 $108,500
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,081,742 $3,221,238 $5,430,480 $-139,496
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,084,202 $2,387,806 $3,918,641 $-303,604
2023 $2,084,202 $2,387,806 $3,918,641 $-303,604
2022 $4,045,870 $1,624,067 $4,205,924 $2,421,803
2021 $1,950,135 $204,687 $1,792,191 $1,745,448
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