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SCHENECTADY FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES

SCHENECTADY, NY · EIN 141636222 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E99Z · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · hometownhealthcenters.org
revenue
$22.2M
expenses
$24.1M
net assets
$24.7M
employees
207
volunteers
13
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

HOMETOWN HEALTH CENTERS IS A TOP RATED MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RECOGNIZED FOR ITS HIGH-QUALITY CARE BY THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE. HOMETOWN OFFERS PATIENT-CENTERED CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE CARE AND SERVICES TO A LARGELY MEDICALLY UNDER-SERVED POPULATION IN A FRIENDLY, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. HOMETOWN HEALTH CENTERS EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY CARE AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES WHICH HAS BEEN PROVEN TO REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE HEALTH CENTER IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED MOSTLY OF PATIENT CONSUMERS, WHICH ENSURES THE CARE DELIVERED IS SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hometown Health Centers is a community health provider delivering primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and vision services to underserved populations in Schenectady and Amsterdam, New York. The organization emphasizes accessible, patient-centered care regardless of ability to pay, with services coordinated across multiple locations and school-based sites. Founded in 1972, it operates as a federally qualified health center with a governance model that includes patient representation.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Behavioral Health
On-site counseling for depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, substance use, and behavioral concerns, coordinated with primary care providers.
Dental
Comprehensive dental care including oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and emergency appointments at a 30-chair dental facility.
Medical
Primary care services for children, adults, and seniors, including OB/GYN, pediatrics, family planning, geriatrics, and case management.
School-Based Health
Health services delivered at Schenectady High and Mont Pleasant Middle schools, plus dental outreach across 17 schools.
Telemedicine
Secure video and audio telehealth visits for established patients, enabling remote access to medical, dental, and behavioral health providers.
Vision
Diabetic retinopathy screening, glaucoma and cataract care, with a full-service vision program in development.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 2 activities
    • Primary and preventive medical care
      Provides primary medical care services for all family members in Schenectady and Amsterdam, including preventive and ongoing health management, delivered through in-person and telemedicine platforms.
    • Vision care services
      Provides vision care services as part of comprehensive health offerings in Schenectady and Amsterdam.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Behavioral health services
      Provides on-site counseling and behavioral health care for depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, substance use, and behavioral issues, integrated with primary care through coordinated provider teams.
  • Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
    • Comprehensive dental care
      Operates a 30-chair dental facility offering comprehensive dental services including oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and emergency appointments, serving patients across Schenectady and Amsterdam.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • School-based health and dental services
      Delivers school-based health services at Schenectady High and Mont Pleasant Middle Schools and provides dental outreach care at 17 school sites across the region.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Telemedicine services
      Offers telemedicine visits for established patients, enabling secure video and audio connections with providers from home.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.18M
Contributions & grants$4.42M20%
Program service revenue$16.55M75%
Investment income$210K1%
Other revenue$997K
expenses
Total expenses$24.10M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.41M
Cash$7.26M
Investments$7.47M
Liabilities$2.70M
Net assets$24.72M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSEPH GAMBINO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $382K
CRISTINE ESPINOSA MD CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 40 $316K
GURINDER WADHWA DENTIST 25 $269K
RORY OGDEN DDS CHIEF DENTAL OFFICER 40 $263K
KEARA SEASE PHYSICIAN FAMILY PRACTICE 40 $257K
PAUL JESEP CHIEF ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 1 $244K
TIMOTHY STARR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $217K
SEBA VARUGHESE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $178K
board members · 13
  • AMANDA UDAIRAM — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW BIGNESS — DIRECTOR
  • ASHLEY POLLOCK — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLINE WELCH — CHAIR ELECT
  • CATHERINE LEWIS — TREASURER
  • DONALD LIEBERS — DIRECTOR
  • DOREEN WATSON — DIRECTOR
  • EVAN BROOKSBY — CHAIR
  • JONATHAN VANDERBECK — DIRECTOR
  • KEIVA MORGAN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • PEDRO AVILES — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD CORREA — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM FAUBION — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Mont Pleasant Middle School Partner — Hosts a school-based health center providing on-site care.
  • Mont Pleasant Middle School Partner — Hosts school-based health services provided by Hometown Health Centers.
  • Schenectady High School Partner — Hosts a school-based health center providing on-site care.
  • Schenectady High School Partner — Hosts school-based health services provided by Hometown Health Centers.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care
    methodology: culturally_and_linguistically_appropriate_care
    By delivering care that is culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate, we improve health outcomes for medically underserved populations because trust and understanding are strengthened when care reflects patients’ identities and communication needs.
  • Integrated Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care_model
    By coordinating medical, dental, behavioral health, and vision services through a unified team, we produce more comprehensive and continuous care because integrated teams reduce fragmentation and improve follow-up and referrals.
  • Patient-Governed Service Design
    methodology: patient_governance
    By using a patient-majority board of directors, we align services with community needs because lived experience ensures decision-making reflects the realities and priorities of the population served.