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THE CHAUTAUQUA CENTER INC
DUNKIRK, NY · EIN 273512018 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E30 · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · tcchealth.org
revenue
$38.2M
expenses
$35.2M
net assets
$24.9M
employees
368
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY OPERATING DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 28 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW OF NEW YORK STATE. THE CENTER OPERATES CLINICS IN DUNKIRK, NEW YORK, JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK, GOWANDA, NEW YORK, FORESTVILLE, NEW YORK, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, AND MAYVILLE, NEW YORK. THE CENTER PROVIDES AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE, WELLNESS, AND RELATED SERVICES TO ANYONE, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, RESIDING IN UNDER-SERVED AND OTHER DESIGNATED COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHERN TIER OF NEW YORK STATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Chautauqua Center Inc is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive health care services in Southern Tier, New York. It operates clinics in multiple counties, offering ambulatory care, wellness programs, and mental health services regardless of patients' ability to pay. The organization serves underserved communities and is funded in part by federal grants under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Ambulatory Health Care
Outpatient medical services including primary care, wellness, and preventive health provided across multiple clinic locations regardless of ability to pay.
Group Therapy Services
Facilitated group therapy sessions for mental health, chronic illness, grief, and family support, including skill-building in stress management, communication, and anger management for adults, adolescents, and families.
Mental Health Support Groups
Specialized support groups addressing mental health challenges, life transitions, and specific conditions in a confidential, peer-supported environment led by licensed professionals.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Implements digital accessibility standards for website and digital content
      Ensures website accessibility by conforming to WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA standards, including use of semantic HTML5, descriptive alternative text, keyboard accessibility, proper color contrast, text resizing support, ARIA attributes, and accessible form validation, with ongoing manual and automated testing.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Operates Federally Qualified Health Center with ambulatory care clinics
      Operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center, providing ambulatory health care and wellness services through clinics in Dunkirk, Jamestown, Gowanda, Forestville, Elmira, and Mayville, NY, serving underserved communities regardless of ability to pay.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides group therapy programs for mental health support
      Offers group therapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and families facing similar mental health or life challenges, facilitating shared experiences and teaching coping strategies tailored to participant needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38.24M
Contributions & grants$4.61M12%
Program service revenue$33.44M87%
Investment income$38K0%
Other revenue$147K
expenses
Total expenses$35.25M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19.48M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43.67M
Cash$9.66M
Investments$251K
Liabilities$18.75M
Net assets$24.92M
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +35.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAMIAN TERNULLO MD 40 $277K
ELIZABETH KIDDER MD 40 $269K
RAJIV PARIKH MD 40 $263K
MICHAEL C PEASE CEO 40 $259K
STELLA BARD MD 40 $257K
MATTHEW RIVERA MD 40 $238K
AMY WALTERS CFO 40 $103K
REBECCA RUIZ COO 40 $99K
TAT-SUM LEE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 20 $86K
board members · 11
  • CLARK POPPLETON — DIRECTOR
  • DEBRA PACOS — DIRECTOR
  • DR MICHAEL LAWRENCE CLARKSON-HENDRI — DIRECTOR
  • ELLEN LUCZKOWIAK — CHAIR
  • ELOY BAUTISTA — VICE CHAIR
  • JARROD JOHNSON — TREASURER
  • JENNIFER CRESANTI SWAN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA KOEPKE — DIRECTOR
  • NANCY YORK — DIRECTOR
  • RITA CANFORA — DIRECTOR
  • SHELLY WILLIAMSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Receives federal grant funding as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Regulatory body requiring compliance with Section 504 and WCAG standards for federally funded health centers
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Federally Qualified Health Center Model
    methodology: federally_qualified_health_center_model
    By operating as a federally qualified health center, we deliver essential health services to medically underserved populations because federal funding and community partnerships enable financial sustainability while prioritizing equitable access over ability to pay.
  • Peer-Supported Therapeutic Groups
    methodology: peer_supported_therapeutic_groups
    By facilitating group therapy that emphasizes peer interaction, shared experiences, and mutual support, we produce improved healing and skill development because peer dynamics enhance engagement and provide relatable role models in a safe, confidential setting.