Since its inception in 1999, the National Minority Health Month Foundation has distinguished itself as a leader in coalescing efforts to eliminate health care disparities.The Foundation was instrumental in launching ‘National Minority Health Month,' supported by a resolution from the US Congress, and recognized by many states.

Acknowledging the need for evidence-based solutions to healthcare disparities, the Foundation developed the Zip code Analysis Project (ZCAP). ZCAP is the most comprehensive data platform for identifying and isolating chronic illnesses by zip code. This data platform is being used to guide resources in pilot programs in congressional districts, MSAs, and other defined geographical areas where chronic disease disparities persist.

The Foundation seeks to develop strategic relationships with the healthcare industry, community and policy experts. On February 8, 2005 the Foundation joins with former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former U.S. Representative Peter Deutsch, members from Congress, industry, and national organizations to announce the launch of the Congressional Leadership Alliance to Eliminate Health Disparities.

The Foundation convenes an annual national summit on health disparities, which provides industry leaders, clinicians, policymakers, and community experts a forum to gain new insights into identifying, measuring, and treating chronic disease disparities.