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BETANCES HEALTH CENTER
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132697725 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E30Z · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · betances.org
revenue
$29.2M
expenses
$27.8M
net assets
$16.3M
employees
122
volunteers
2
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

Located in the lower East Side Brooklyn, Betances works to enhance the health well-being of individuals families from under-served, enthnically-rich communities by providing comprehensive, affordable health service

profile · synthesized from sources

Betances Health Center is a community-based primary care provider in New York City that serves underserved, low-income, and immigrant populations. It offers comprehensive health services including primary care, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and preventive medicine. The center integrates Western and holistic approaches and emphasizes culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Behavioral Health & Support Services
Integrated mental health services including individual counseling, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and crisis intervention for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and related conditions.
Integrated Care Program
Combines medical, behavioral, and social services to address the whole person, including care coordination for housing, food assistance, and legal services.
Primary Care Services
Comprehensive primary care with a holistic approach, integrating Western medicine and culturally responsive practices for chronic disease prevention and management.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Services
Confidential, evidence-based treatment for opioid, alcohol, and other substance use disorders, including medication management, counseling, and care coordination.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Conducts community health outreach and education
      Provides health education, screenings, and nutrition information through outreach programs targeting underserved populations.
  • Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
    • Expands healthcare access through facility development and operational improvements
      Leads initiatives to improve patient access, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across a network of over 30 FQHC locations, including launching new facilities and expanding essential services to reduce healthcare disparities.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Implements patient privacy and compliance safeguards
      Conducts staff training on HIPAA regulations, maintains a Corporate Compliance Program, and applies administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect patient health information.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Improves digital accessibility for patients
      Invests in website accessibility improvements, uses dedicated software to comply with WCAG 2.1 standards, and provides customer support to assist users with disabilities in accessing online content.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • Offers health insurance enrollment assistance
      Provides screening and enrollment support for New York State health insurance programs including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • Operates mobile medical units for community health screenings and services
      Provides mobile health services, including anemia and lead poisoning screenings, via a 27-foot equipped van and earlier mobile units deployed in the East Village and Lower East Side, expanding access to underserved populations.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Provides comprehensive primary care services to underserved communities
      Delivers affordable, comprehensive health services to individuals and families in underserved, ethnically diverse communities in Brooklyn and the Lower East Side, serving over 6,000 patients annually through permanent facilities and mobile units.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Provides integrated behavioral health services
      Delivers outpatient behavioral health care including individual counseling, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, MOUD, crisis intervention, and referrals for social supports to promote mental health and long-term wellness.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Provides substance use disorder treatment and recovery support
      Offers confidential, evidence-based outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, including FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, individual counseling, care coordination, and integration of medical, behavioral, and social support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29.22M
Contributions & grants$8.85M30%
Program service revenue$7.89M27%
Investment income$655K2%
Other revenue$11.82M
expenses
Total expenses$27.77M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.51M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.55M
Cash$12.83M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.25M
Net assets$16.30M
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARIA CELLARIO CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 40 $332K
JULIA TSIEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $330K
DEOCHAND NARAIN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $285K
MARIANNE CLINTON PHYSICIAN 40 $261K
LAURA CRANDALL PHYSICIAN 40 $259K
LORRAINE DOGAN PHYSICIAN 40 $250K
JUAN BAILEY PHYSICIAN 40 $225K
JAMILETT AGUIRRE PHYSICIAN 40 $202K
board members · 12
  • ARTURO O'FARRILL — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN JONES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID GARZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELMER CASTRO — TREASURER
  • JERRY LYNCH — SECRETARY
  • LEVI MURRAY — BOARD MEMEBER
  • LINDA HARRISON — BOARD MEMEBER
  • NOCK MARC — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK PERKINS — BOARD MEMBER
  • RITA PABON — VICE CHAIRPERSON
  • SANDY LUO — BOARD MEMBER
  • SANTOS RIVERA JR — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • ADA Compliance Info Partner — Provides the Accessibility Widget powered by a dedicated accessibility server used on Betances.org.
  • Alexander M. Fear, Esq., CHC Partner — Compliance Officer for Betances Health Center, responsible for overseeing compliance and receiving reports of unethical or illegal conduct.
  • Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Delta Dental Community Foundation Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Direct Relief Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers Network — Longstanding affiliation through exclusive work within FQHCs and community-based organizations.
  • Henry Street Settlement Government — Owned the building rented to Betances for one dollar per year, supporting its early operations.
  • Judson Memorial Church Partner — Collaborated with Betances' founder to launch the East Village Youth Project and donated the initial mobile unit to continue services.
  • National Association of Community Health Centers Network — Member organization affiliation
  • National Health Service Corps Funder — Provided a grant that enabled Betances to hire its first full-time medical staff.
  • New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Government agency funder or partner
  • New York State Department of Health Funder — Supported the expansion of Betances Health Center through funding and partnership.
  • Primary Care Development Corporation Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Primary Care Development Corporation Funder — Provided generous support enabling the expansion of Betances Health Center's facility and services.
  • Public Health Solutions Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Robin Hood Foundation Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Sarah I. Schieffelin Residuary Trust Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc. Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • The Dammnn Fund, Inc. Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • The Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • The Hyde and Watson Foundation Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Tiger Baron Foundation Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • Yield Giving Funder — Funder of Betances Health Center
  • local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to support behavioral health and community-based services.
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.

  • Holistic and Culturally Competent Care
    methodology: holistic_care
    By integrating nutrition, harm reduction, mental health, and cultural sensitivity into primary care, we address root causes of chronic disease, because treating the whole person within their cultural context improves engagement and health outcomes in underserved, diverse communities.
  • Integrated Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care
    By combining primary care, behavioral health, and social support services, we treat the whole person and improve recovery outcomes, because addressing medical, mental health, and social needs concurrently leads to more effective and sustainable health improvements—especially for individuals with substance use disorders and those facing urban poverty.
  • Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Behavioral Health Care
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed counseling and tailoring support to individual strengths and goals, we foster behavioral change and long-term recovery, because safety, trust, and personal agency are essential to healing from substance use and trauma.