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LASANTE HEALTH CENTER

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 464149537 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E32 · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · lasantehealth.org
revenue
$48.9M
expenses
$42.5M
net assets
$-10.6M
employees
216
volunteers
17
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

THE CENTER IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT OUTPATIENT PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICE LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS AN ARTICLE 28 DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT CENTER AND THE HRSA BUREAU OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER LOOK-A-LIKE.IT IS LASANTE'S BELIEF THAT HEALTH IS NOT MERELY THE ABSENCE OF ILLNESS. THE CLINICIANS AT LASANTE THEREFORE EMPHASIZE PREVENTION AND WELLNESS IN THE DELIVERY OF PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL, PRENATAL, PEDIATRIC, WELL CHILD, DENTAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, NUTRITIONAL, VISION AND ANCILLARY SERVICES.IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, EVIDENCED-BASED SERVICES THE CENTER, IS EQUALLY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THESE SERVICES IN A CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SETTING EMPHASIZING RESPECT FOR ALL.

profile · synthesized from sources

LaSante Health Center is a nonprofit multispecialty outpatient clinic in Brooklyn, NY, providing primary and preventive care, dental, behavioral health, optometry, podiatry, and women’s health services. It emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate care for diverse communities, including Haitian and Caribbean immigrants. The center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, offering services on a sliding fee scale regardless of patients' ability to pay.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Behavioral Health Programs
Mental health services including individual and group therapy, medication management, and treatment for conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Dental Services
Full-range dental care including exams, cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, emergency dental treatment, and care for patients of all ages.
Optometry Care
Eye exams and vision care services for all ages, including contact lens and glasses management.
Pediatric Care
Medical treatment for children from newborns to adolescents, including developmental pediatrics, wellness visits, and sick care.
Podiatry Services
Treatment for foot and ankle conditions including pain, sprains, athlete’s foot, arthritis, and specialized care for geriatric and diabetic patients.
Primary and Preventive Care
Comprehensive family medicine and internal medicine services including annual wellness checkups, chronic illness management, and preventive care for adults and children.
Women’s Health
Specialized health services including prenatal care, gynecological exams, and reproductive health support.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 2 activities
    • Insurance and payment acceptance
      Accepts Medicare, all Medicaid plans, and most private insurance providers to facilitate access to care.
    • Sliding fee scale and financial accessibility program
      Operates a sliding fee scale based on income and family size to ensure access to care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. No patient is denied services due to inability to pay, and discounted rates are available to qualifying individuals.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Behavioral health and mental health services
      Delivers mental health care including individual and group therapy, medication management for anxiety and depression, and secure telehealth counseling. Services are available to individuals and families, with demonstrated outcomes including reduced suicidal behaviors, improved social functioning, and lower treatment dropout rates.
  • Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 1 activity
    • Cardiology care
      Provides comprehensive cardiac care including diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular diseases, and congenital heart defects. Offers screenings, cardiac imaging, hypertension and lipid management, chest pain assessment, and lifestyle counseling.
  • Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
    • Chronic disease and preventive care
      Delivers ongoing management for chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, HIV, and mental health disorders, with a focus on prevention, early detection, and wellness. Includes advanced diagnostics, disease screening, and lifestyle counseling.
  • Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 1 activity
    • Comprehensive primary and specialty medical care
      Provides integrated primary and specialty healthcare services across multiple disciplines including internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, behavioral health, dental, optometry, gynecology, podiatry, cardiology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and psychiatry. Services are delivered through a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike model and include preventive, acute, and chronic care for patients of all ages.
  • Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
    • Dental care services
      Provides comprehensive dental care for all ages, including preventive services (exams, cleanings), treatment of gum disease, fillings, extractions, cosmetic dentistry, emergency dental care, and patient advocacy to restore oral health. Offers oral cancer screenings and management of advanced periodontal conditions.
  • Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
    • Gynecological and women’s health services
      Provides full-spectrum gynecological care for women of all ages, including annual exams, Pap smears, cervical and breast cancer screenings, contraceptive counseling, STI treatment, management of menstrual and menopausal symptoms, fertility evaluations, and treatment of conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts.
  • Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
    • Optometry and vision care
      Offers comprehensive eye care for all ages, including diagnosis and treatment of dry eye, glaucoma, low vision, and diabetic eye conditions. Provides refractive surgery screenings, prescription eyewear (glasses and contact lenses), and co-management of surgical eye patients.
  • Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 1 activity
    • Pediatric care
      Provides comprehensive pediatric services from newborn care through adolescence, including well-child visits, immunizations, developmental pediatrics, school and sports physicals, vision and hearing tests, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, and sick visits. Serves children up to age 18.
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care 1 activity
    • Podiatry services
      Diagnoses and treats foot and ankle conditions including ingrown toenails, sprains, arthritis, athlete’s foot, and diabetic foot infections. Performs surgical interventions when necessary and provides geriatric and high-risk diabetic foot care to prevent amputation.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Urgent and after-hours care
      Operates urgent care services for immediate medical needs outside regular hours and provides after-hours consultation and follow-up support coordinated between clinical and administrative staff.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Dermatology services
      Delivers dermatological care for skin, hair, and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, infections, hair loss, and scarring. Performs surgical procedures for complex or treatment-resistant dermatological conditions.
    • Gastroenterology services
      Provides diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions including GERD, peptic ulcers, gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), colorectal cancer screening, liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis), gallbladder disorders, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and functional disorders like IBS. Performs endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$48.90M
Contributions & grants$913K2%
Program service revenue$47.90M98%
Investment income$-16K-0%
Other revenue$98K
expenses
Total expenses$42.51M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$15.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.65M
Cash$8.48M
Investments$0
Liabilities$39.22M
Net assets$-10.56M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +54.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELLIOT LUTZ DENTIST 40 $1.08M
ZEV ZELMAN DENTIST 40 $1.08M
EMMANUEL VALERY MEDICAL DIRECTOR 40 $534K
ERIC GOLD PHYSICIAN 40 $448K
ZARA CHAUDHARY DENTAL DIRECTOR 40 $347K
GEDALYA BLUMENFRUCHT CFO/CEO 40 $279K
MORDECHAI HELLER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $250K
board members · 14
  • AVI STEINBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRYNDLE SELMAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • ESTHER ZAFIR — BOARD MEMBER
  • ILIA NIEVES-HOQUE — BOARD MEMBER
  • LILIAN OTERO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIE DESRUISSEAU — BOARD MEMBER
  • MENDEL ROTTENBERG — TREASURER
  • MSGR ANDRE PIERRE — BOARD MEMBER
  • RHODA JACOBS — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD STERN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHABSEY OBERLANDER — CHAIRMAN
  • SOLOMON REINER — BOARD MEMBER
  • WENDY GOMEZ-POWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • YVES VILUS — SECRETARY
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • DMD Chaudhary Partner — Dentist providing dental care and patient advocacy services at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
  • Dr. Eric Gold Partner — Primary care physician providing clinical services at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
  • Dr. Joseph Partner — Pediatrician providing continuous care for children at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
  • Dr. McKenzie Partner — Physician providing long-term primary care services at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
  • HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care Government — Recognized as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike by the HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care.
  • Joshua Partner — Therapist providing mental health counseling at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
  • Medicaid Government — Accepted in all plans as a form of insurance for healthcare services
  • Medicaid Government — Accepted insurance provider for patients at LaSante Health Center
  • Medicare Government — Accepted as a form of insurance for healthcare services
  • Medicare Government — Accepted insurance provider for patients at LaSante Health Center
  • NP Okon Partner — Nurse Practitioner providing patient-centered care at LASANTE HEALTH CENTER
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as an Article 28 Diagnostic & Treatment Center.
  • TEBRA Partner — Provides medical website services for LaSante Health Center
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.

  • Behavioral Health Through Evidence-Based Therapies
    methodology: evidence-based_therapy_model
    By applying structured, evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and dual diagnosis assessment, the organization treats mental health and substance use disorders because these modalities directly target maladaptive thought and behavior patterns, improving emotional regulation and recovery outcomes.
  • Integrated Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care_model
    By colocating medical, behavioral, and specialty health services in one location, the organization improves patient access and continuity of care because integrated delivery reduces fragmentation and systemic barriers to coordinated treatment.
  • Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
    methodology: patient-centered_care
    By developing individualized treatment plans that integrate clinical needs with psychosocial and emotional well-being, the organization improves health outcomes and patient engagement because tailored care increases trust, adherence, and holistic health improvement.
  • Preventive Care as Clinical Strategy
    methodology: preventive_care_model
    By emphasizing preventive care and patient education grounded in clinical guidelines, the organization aims to detect and manage conditions early—such as hypertension and oral-systemic risks—because preventing disease progression improves long-term health outcomes and reduces complications.
  • Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Access
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By delivering care in a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and linguistically appropriate manner, the organization reduces barriers for vulnerable populations because psychological safety and language access increase trust, engagement, and treatment effectiveness.