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COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES INC

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 472424768 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E32 · Health Care · Medium ($1M-$10M) · chihealthcenter.com
revenue
$7.0M
expenses
$6.9M
net assets
$3.6M
employees
46
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

CHI IS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE NEEDS TO CONEY ISLAND RESIDENTS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY AND OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR ELIGIBLE UNINSURED RESIDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Health Initiatives Inc (CHI) is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Coney Island, Brooklyn, providing comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and specialty services to residents regardless of ability to pay. The clinic serves a diverse, largely low-income population and offers preventive screenings, chronic disease management, telehealth, and care coordination. CHI emphasizes accessible care through sliding-fee scales, insurance enrollment assistance, and community outreach programs.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination
Operates as a certified testing site offering rapid tests, antibody testing, and free vaccinations for residents.
Chronic Care Management
Supports patients with chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension through personalized care plans and regular monitoring.
Health Insurance Enrollment
Provides free assistance with insurance screening, plan selection, and application submission through Certified Application Counselors.
Mental & Behavioral Health
Provides counseling, therapy, and medication management for mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
Pediatrics
Offers well-child visits, immunizations, and sick care tailored to children's health and development needs.
Primary Care
Provides comprehensive primary care services including annual checkups, chronic disease management, and preventive health for adults and children.
Telehealth Services
Offers virtual consultations via the CDoc app for remote access to physicians 24/7, reducing barriers to care.
Walk With A Doc
Community-based walking program led by physicians to promote physical activity and health education every Wednesday.
Women’s Health & OB/GYN
Delivers reproductive health services, prenatal care, family planning, and annual exams for women.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Community Health Center Services 2 activities
    • Comprehensive primary and specialty medical care
      Provides primary care, pediatric care, women’s health and OB/GYN services, mental and behavioral health, psychiatric care, podiatry, rheumatology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, and pain management to residents of New York City, including Coney Island, regardless of ability to pay. Services include annual checkups, chronic condition management, and personalized treatment plans.
    • Vaccination and immunization services
      Provides free COVID-19 vaccinations and routine vaccinations for adults and children, including flu shots and travel vaccines, through both scheduled appointments and walk-in access.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Behavioral health and substance use services
      Delivers mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression, including psychiatric care with therapy and medication management, as well as substance abuse counseling and recovery support.
  • Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Chronic disease management and health coaching
      Provides personalized care plans for chronic conditions such as hypertension, asthma, and diabetes, along with health coaching for nutrition, fitness, and stress management. Achieved control of hypertension in 70% of patients and asthma in 70% through supervised medication management.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Community health promotion initiatives
      Runs a weekly doctor-led walking program as part of the National Walk With A Doc initiative to promote physical activity and community engagement in health.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Comprehensive care coordination and patient navigation
      Operates a care coordination program where Patient Navigators assist patients in accessing specialist appointments, community resources, and social services that address social determinants of health.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Health insurance enrollment and coverage assistance
      Provides free health insurance enrollment assistance through Certified Application Counselors and offers ongoing support to help patients understand and maximize their insurance coverage.
  • Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
    • Maternal and pediatric health services
      Provides prenatal care, well-child visits, immunizations, and sick care for children and expectant mothers. Ninety percent of expectant mothers began prenatal care early to support healthy births.
  • Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 1 activity
    • On-site diagnostic and laboratory testing
      Offers comprehensive on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic bloodwork, imaging, rapid flu, strep, HIV, and STD testing, as well as COVID-19 and antibody testing with results available within two days.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Preventive care and cancer screening programs
      Conducts health screenings for colorectal and cervical cancer, cholesterol, and other conditions, increasing screening rates from 23.7% to 36.1% for colorectal cancer and from 24.8% to 47.3% for cervical cancer between 2016 and 2017 through patient reminders and education.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Telehealth and after-hours medical access
      Offers 24/7 telehealth services and after-hours phone access to covering doctors, enabling remote consultations via live video or phone for patients unable to visit in person.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.03M
Contributions & grants$2.59M37%
Program service revenue$4.41M63%
Investment income$29K0%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$6.94M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$4.83M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.86M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.22M
Net assets$3.64M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YURI BIRBRAYER PHYSICIAN 40 $371K
ALEX MOVSHOVICH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $357K
ZLATA VAINSTEIN COO/PODIATRIST 40 $288K
GERTRUDES JACINTO-FRANCISCO PHYSICIAN 40 $276K
SUNITHA JACOB PHYSICIAN 40 $239K
BRIGITTE LASSER PSYCHOLOGIST 40 $216K
board members · 12
  • AARON GORDON — MEMBER
  • ABRAHAM MOSSBERG — MEMBER
  • ALEKSANDR SHOVKALIUK — MEMBER
  • DIANA FELIX — MEMBER
  • ISRAEL ROSENBERG — MEMBER
  • JAMES MALLOY — MEMBER
  • JOANNE KENNEDY — SECRETARY
  • JULIA DANIELY — TREASURER
  • LATASHA SUTTON — MEMBER
  • MAGDALENA LEBRON — CHAIRPERSON
  • MICHAEL KAPLAN — MEMBER
  • TIMEKA GARRISON — MEMBER
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Community Care of Brooklyn Partner — Collaborates with Community Care of Brooklyn to coordinate care and improve service delivery for patients
  • Federal government Government — Designated as a federally certified testing site for COVID-19
  • Maimonides Medical Center Partner — Provides in-patient care services in partnership with CHI Health Center for specialty care needs.
  • New York State Government — Recognized as a New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home.
  • Walk With A Doc Network — Brooklyn chapter of the National Walk With A Doc program, hosting weekly doctor-led walking and health education events
strategies · 5

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.

  • Community-Governed Accountability
    methodology: community_governance
    By structuring governance with a board of patients and community leaders, we ensure services are responsive and accountable to local needs because lived experience directly informs decision-making and priorities.
  • Integrated Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care_model
    By delivering medical, behavioral, and supportive services through a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary team, we produce more holistic and effective patient outcomes because coordinated care addresses the full spectrum of patient needs in a unified system.
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Model
    methodology: patient_centered_medical_home
    By organizing care around the patient through coordinated, comprehensive primary care, we increase utilization of preventive services and screenings because the model emphasizes accessibility, continuity, and proactive management tailored to individual needs.
  • Sliding Fee Scale for Financial Accessibility
    methodology: sliding_fee_scale
    By adjusting healthcare costs based on patient income, we increase access and reduce financial strain because affordability removes a key barrier to consistent care for low-income and uninsured individuals.
  • Universal Access Policy
    methodology: universal_access
    By providing medical, testing, and vaccination services without turning away individuals regardless of circumstances, we ensure equitable health outcomes because removing structural barriers enables consistent access for vulnerable and underserved populations.