Center For Elders Independence
95% goes to programs $75 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Center For Elders Independence is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 1994, with $170,169,121 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
510 17th St Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94612 EIN 94-3123446 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$170.2M
▲ 14.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$146.8M
Net assets
$242.7M
Employees
498
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $75 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Center For Elders Independence: 95% to programs · $75 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Elders Independence: 20 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Center For Elders Independence: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Elders Independence: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide high quality, affordable, integrated health services to the elderly, which promote autonomy, quality of life, and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 510 17th St Ste 300, Oakland, CA, 94612
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $47.5M (FY2013) to $170.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $38.1MNet assets $242.7M
Operating margin
13.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$280.8M
Total liabilities
$38.1M
Net assets
$242.7M
Salaries & benefits
$49.4M
34% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,169,121▲14.3% | $146,759,636▲17.8% | $242,650,958▲14.1% | $280,784,761▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $148,873,209▲16.3% | $124,541,801▲20.3% | $212,730,092▲19.5% | $243,661,392▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $127,967,955▲15.4% | $103,513,955▲17.6% | $178,001,406▲20.3% | $204,699,204▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $110,881,645▲15.6% | $88,004,731▲9.3% | $147,965,248▲10.8% | $163,334,060▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $95,941,131▲11.1% | $80,484,653▲4.1% | $133,600,156▲29.6% | $148,157,639▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,372,308▲8.8% | $77,306,046▲11.4% | $103,103,476▲13.6% | $120,957,275▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $79,369,437▲3.0% | $69,390,901▲15.6% | $90,773,116▲18.5% | $103,766,397▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $77,085,838▲17.9% | $60,021,358▲12.7% | $76,578,045▲37.3% | $90,187,304▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,403,346▲2.0% | $53,235,769▲5.7% | $55,787,186▲36.7% | $69,166,500▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $64,146,360▲16.2% | $50,371,691▲10.3% | $40,801,037▲57.3% | $54,563,539▲49.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,223,128▲16.3% | $45,674,843▲1.4% | $25,940,688▲57.8% | $36,506,266▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,494,933 | $45,025,375▲0.3% | $16,443,276▲18.6% | $29,743,189▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,899,710▲4.6% | $13,859,179▲10.8% | $22,905,045▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $42,909,603▲2.0% | $12,505,089▲2.7% | $24,438,414▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $42,083,029▲9.9% | $12,177,041▼5.3% | $21,257,540▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $38,277,703 | $12,859,423 | $20,517,469 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Maria Elena Zamora — $512,092 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Elena Zamora | President/ceo | 40 | $512,092 |
| James Mittelberger | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $410,197 |
| Laura Holden | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $365,784 |
| Raymond Roque | Regional Medical Director | 40 | $352,914 |
| Lincoln Sison | Regional Medical Director | 40 | $335,094 |
| Robert Scott | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $328,746 |
| Rachel Fogel | Primary Care Physician | 40 | $301,472 |
| Desiree Arretz | Primary Care Physician | 40 | $284,412 |
| Amarjit Dhillon | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $280,235 |
| Thomas Hyland | Foundation Executive Director | 20 | $92,811 |
| Amy Kimmel | Director | 1 | — |
| Ancel Romero | Director | 1 | — |
| Caitlin Chan | Director | 1 | — |
| Chip Conradi | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| David Lindeman | Director | 1 | — |
| Florence Raskin | Board Chair | 4 | — |
| Maika Stoll | Director | 1 | — |
| Marty Lynch | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Michael Harris | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Michael Smart | Past Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hsre-mpcca Oakland Mob LLC | Building Construction Service | $2,597,948 |
| G & R Alameda Healthcare Services | Skilled Nursing Facility Care | $1,527,977 |
| Onward Health Inc | Transportation Service | $1,160,346 |
| Hayward Hills Healthcare Center | Skilled Nursing Facility Care | $1,109,039 |
| Dimond Care LLC | Skilled Nursing Facility Care | $1,004,721 |
Grants received · $282K total
11 grants to Center For Elders Independence totaling $282K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Access to care - outreach san leandro/tri-valley | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $5,200 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Healthy meals for seniors | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Healthy meals for seniors - san leandro | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Healthy meals for seniors - san leandro | 2020 | $30,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, general support for covid-19 relief, recovery, and resilience | 2020 | $15,350 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2020 | $8,306 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2019 | $60,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2018 | $50,000 |
| AARP | Grant for conducting an analysis of the age-friendly survey | 2018 | $8,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2017 | $30,000 |
Grants made · $5,400 in FY2017
1 grant totaling $5,400 in FY2017. All grants made by Center For Elders Independence →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together Oakland | General support | $5,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Elders Independence a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Elders Independence is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3123446, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Elders Independence's EIN?
- Center For Elders Independence's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3123446.
- How much revenue does Center For Elders Independence report?
- Center For Elders Independence reported $170,169,121 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Center For Elders Independence's spending goes to programs?
- Center For Elders Independence spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Center For Elders Independence have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Elders Independence C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Center For Elders Independence's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Center For Elders Independence's latest Form 990 is $512,092, paid to Maria Elena Zamora (President/ceo).
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Data for Center For Elders Independence (EIN 94-3123446) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.