named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Project AHEAD
Summer internship program for undergraduate students and recent graduates to gain training and experience in community health, with a focus on Asian American communities. Interns conduct community health projects such as assessing advance care planning in older AAPI adults.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
-
Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 2 activities
- Deliver pediatric allergy careProvides diagnosis and treatment planning for pediatric allergies for patients up to age 21, including support for families to access low-cost medications through prescription discount programs, copay assistance, and guidance on over-the-counter options.
- Provide pediatric health care servicesOffers comprehensive pediatric care from newborns to young adults up to age 21, including well-child visits, developmental monitoring, immunizations, illness treatment, behavioral health, and care for children with special health needs. Services are available at three locations in Manhattan’s Chinatown and Flushing, Queens, with staff fluent in 12+ languages and video/audio interpretation support.
-
-
Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Administer healthcare internship and training programsRuns a ten-week internship program that provides undergraduate students and recent graduates with training and hands-on experience in healthcare careers.
-
-
Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Deliver comprehensive primary care servicesProvides affordable, multilingual primary care for adults and children across six health centers in Manhattan and Queens, with services including annual exams, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, immunizations, and care coordination. The centers operate seven days a week and serve over 70,000 patients annually with more than 296,000 service visits.
-
-
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Deliver integrated mental and behavioral health careProvides culturally responsive mental health services for adults, children, and families, including diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, substance use screening and referral (SBIRT), and coordinated care with primary care, pediatric, and OB/GYN teams. Services are available in 12+ languages, including Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, with interpretation support.
-
-
Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
- Deliver obstetrical and gynecological careProvides full-spectrum OB/GYN services including routine well-woman exams, prenatal and postpartum care, family planning, STI testing, gynecological treatments, office procedures, surgeries, and breastfeeding support. Services are delivered in multiple languages with interpretation available and supported by a 24/7 patient portal.
-
-
Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive dental careOffers a full range of dental services including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, periodontal treatment, denture care, pediatric hygiene, and preventive education. Care is delivered in 12+ languages with multilingual staff and video/audio interpretation services available.
-
-
Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Provide eye care servicesOffers comprehensive eye care for all ages, including preventive exams, vision correction, early detection and management of eye conditions, diabetic eye care, pediatric vision screenings, and treatment for infections and injuries. Services are accessible to insured, Medicaid, and uninsured/underinsured patients through a Sliding Fee Discount program.
-
-
Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide social work and community resource navigationOffers social work services to help individuals and families navigate personal challenges and access community resources through expert guidance and referrals, supporting overall well-being.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct community health researchDesigns and conducts community health research projects focused on understanding knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward advance care planning among older Asian American and Pacific Islander adults in New York City.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$99.56M
Contributions & grants$19.61M20%
Program service revenue$61.11M61%
Investment income$13.59M14%
Other revenue$5.26M
expenses
Total expenses$97.68M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$72.44M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$217.23M
Cash$40.89M
Investments$48.00M
Liabilities$116.52M
Net assets$100.72M
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIEYING SHEN | SENIOR PEDIATRICIAN LEVEL II | 35 | $506K |
| KAUSHAL CHALLA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 33 | $503K |
| DU CHU WU | SENIOR INTERNIST LEVEL II | 35 | $487K |
| CHRISTINE J SHEN | SENIOR PEDIATRICIAN LEVEL II | 35 | $462K |
| LYNN D SHERMAN | EVP FINANCE , IT, CAPITAL PROJECTS & HR | 32 | $438K |
| PERRY PONG | MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & TRAINING | 35 | $430K |
| XU HUANG | ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR, 45TH AVENUE | 35 | $396K |
| BETTY K CHENG | EVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $384K |
| HYOSEONG N KIM | EVP & CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 35 | $367K |
| DE YOUNG CHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 33 | $265K |
board members · 15
- CHUEN L YEE MD — CHAIRPERSON
- EDWARD CHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- IRENE CHU — BOARD MEMBER
- JEANNE LEE JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JIMING LIANG — BOARD MEMBER
- KENNY CHIN ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- KITTY CHEN — TREASURER
- LESLIE CHUANG MD — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- LINH MY AN — SECRETARY
- MARIE LAM — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY AGNES PAN — BOARD MEMBER
- OWH KIAN ONG — OUTGOING CHAIRPERSON
- PATRICIA MCSHARRY — BOARD MEMBER
- PAULINE TSE — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILIP CHONG JR — OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Network — Follows clinical guidelines from ACOG for well-woman exams.
- Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Partner — Pediatric services are provided at multiple locations of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in Flushing and Chinatown.
- Health Resources & Services Administration Government — Primary federal funder and awarding agency recognizing clinical quality and performance.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance Government — Recognized the Health Center as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) since 2010.
- Pediatric care team Partner — Collaborates with the Pediatric care team to provide coordinated care for mothers and babies.
- Primary Care Teams at CBWCHC Partner — Optometrists collaborate with primary care teams to provide coordinated care for patients.
- healthcare team Partner — Collaborates with internal healthcare team to deliver health education services.
- pediatric allergist or immunologist Partner — Refers patients to pediatric allergists or immunologists for specialized testing or treatment when needed.
strategies · 4
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 and Workforce Pipeline Developmentmethodology: pipeline_programBy training future healthcare professionals through structured internships focused on Asian American community health, the organization builds long-term capacity and cultural competence in the workforce because early exposure and leadership development foster sustained community commitment.
- Culturally and Linguistically Tailored Care Modelmethodology: culturally_competent_careBy delivering bilingual and bicultural health services, the organization improves access and care responsiveness for underserved Asian American communities because language concordance and cultural understanding build trust, reduce miscommunication, and increase engagement in care.
- Patient-Centered, Integrated Care Approachmethodology: patient-centered_careBy organizing care around the individual patient’s needs and coordinating services across disciplines and life stages, the organization produces higher-quality outcomes because personalized engagement, trust, and care continuity improve adherence and clinical effectiveness.
- Universal Access Modelmethodology: universal_accessBy removing financial and language barriers as prerequisites for care, the organization increases utilization and equity in health outcomes because access is decoupled from socioeconomic status and linguistic proficiency, enabling earlier intervention and sustained engagement.