Esperanza Health Centers
86% goes to programs $6 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Esperanza Health Centers is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2005, with $69,086,476 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
1940 S Western 205, Chicago, IL, 60608 EIN 32-0115907 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$69.1M
▲ 9.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$70.0M
Net assets
$16.8M
Employees
514
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $6 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 Esperanza Health Centers: 86% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -1% 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 Esperanza Health Centers: 3 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B 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 Esperanza Health Centers: 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 Esperanza Health Centers: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Primary health care services
Contact & location
- Address
- 1940 S Western 205, Chicago, IL, 60608
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.9M (FY2013) to $69.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $43.4MNet assets $16.8M
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$60.2M
Total liabilities
$43.4M
Net assets
$16.8M
Salaries & benefits
$38.0M
54% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,086,476▲9.9% | $69,979,386▲11.0% | $16,819,704▼5.0% | $60,220,611▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,844,538▲15.5% | $63,047,076▲18.9% | $17,712,614▼5.3% | $59,799,111▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,417,209▲12.7% | $53,045,812▲18.8% | $18,712,477▲11.6% | $58,413,714▲81.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $48,274,286▲25.1% | $44,650,444▲24.1% | $16,772,194▲16.0% | $32,262,882▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,575,454▲54.7% | $35,993,691▲46.4% | $14,460,285▲21.7% | $28,840,414▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,932,484▲18.5% | $24,584,961▲23.7% | $11,878,522▲3.0% | $24,799,898▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $21,039,445▲8.7% | $19,879,352▲22.3% | $11,530,999▲10.5% | $23,906,192▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,360,269▲19.0% | $16,250,545▲13.9% | $10,438,156▲33.1% | $22,108,623▲83.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,272,772▲11.7% | $14,261,517▲22.3% | $7,839,494▲34.5% | $12,081,025▲79.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,570,515▲42.5% | $11,663,200▲37.0% | $5,828,239▲99.5% | $6,739,917▲68.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,221,541▲15.1% | $8,516,036▲4.6% | $2,920,924▲140% | $4,007,995▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,877,762 | $8,141,036▲32.0% | $1,215,419▲154% | $2,927,215▲47.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,165,758▲41.6% | $478,693▲612% | $1,988,033▲32.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,355,656▲5.4% | -$93,576▲83.2% | $1,497,309▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,133,688▲12.4% | -$557,766▲54.2% | $1,254,372▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,676,061 | -$1,218,981 | $1,051,044 | 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: Daniel Fulwiler Term 6225 — $339,811 (0.49% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Fulwiler Term 6225 | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $339,811 |
| Sarah Hoque | Medical Director | 40 | $289,938 |
| Thomas O Kim | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $266,701 |
| Jimena B Alvarezsoto | Physician | 40 | $251,395 |
| Sara J Twiehaus | Physician | 40 | $250,321 |
| Sylvia A Shokunbi | Physician | 40 | $249,401 |
| Oscar Diaz | Physician | 40 | $247,578 |
| Ryan D Gadia | Chief Financial Officer/interim Ceo (as of 6/2025) | 40 | $173,217 |
| Maria A Marquez Start 4124 | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $121,616 |
| Carmen Vergara Term 1524 | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $46,147 |
| Adrian Soto | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Chris Segura | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Destiny Ortega | Vice Chair | 0.25 | — |
| Edy Dominguez | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Erick Ferrer | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Guacolda Reyes | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Joel Rodarte | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Laura Flores | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Mario Perez | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Melanie Tan | Director | 0.25 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Athenahealth Inc | Emr and Billing Services | $2,897,696 |
| Visualutions Inc | Billing and Collection Services | $949,150 |
| Pcy General Building Maintenance LLC | Janitorial Services | $661,355 |
| 340b Technologies | 340b Program Administrator | $462,363 |
| Md Technology Services | It Services | $331,670 |
Grants received · $7.5M total
72 grants to Esperanza Health Centers totaling $7.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $65,412 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $60,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $50,478 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Hypertension and diabetes program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General support | 2023 | $338,333 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2023 | $111,059 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2023 | $91,946 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2023 | $50,474 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Enhancing community capacity to support self-testing | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Illinois Coalition For Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Immigrant & refugees assistance | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Direct Relief | Abbvie health equity | 2022 | $375,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2022 | $76,477 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For general operating support | 2022 | $75,000 |
Grants made · $2.2M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $2.2M in FY2024. All grants made by Esperanza Health Centers →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | Hrsa teaching health center graduate medical education program | $2,155,135 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Esperanza Health Centers a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Esperanza Health Centers is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 32-0115907, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Esperanza Health Centers's EIN?
- Esperanza Health Centers's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0115907.
- How much revenue does Esperanza Health Centers report?
- Esperanza Health Centers reported $69,086,476 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Esperanza Health Centers's spending goes to programs?
- Esperanza Health Centers spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Esperanza Health Centers have?
- CharityIndex grades Esperanza Health Centers A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Esperanza Health Centers's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Esperanza Health Centers's latest Form 990 is $339,811, paid to Daniel Fulwiler Term 6225 (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Esperanza Health Centers (EIN 32-0115907) 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.