Howard Brown Health Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
88% goes to programs $26 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Howard Brown Health Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1978, with $204,993,575 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
4025 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, 60613 EIN 36-2894128 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$205.0M
▲ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$209.9M
Net assets
$118.4M
Employees
849
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 rating88% to programs · $26 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 Howard Brown Health Center: 88% to programs · $26 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -2% 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 Howard Brown Health Center: 7 mo reserves · -2% 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 Howard Brown Health Center: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Howard Brown Health Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Howard brown health center provides a comprehensive array of healthcare and social services to a broad community. in addition to healthcare services, hbhc also conducts behavioral and clinical research in a variety of areas that impact wellness in the community.
What they do
Behavioral health: howard brown health center provides behavioral health services through counseling, psychiatry and psychotherapy. experienced and licensed counselors, social workers, psychiatrists and psychologists provide individual, couples, family, and group therapies, including substance abuse treatment and violence recovery services. currently we receive funding from the health resources and services administration, chicago department of public health, illinois department of human services, and corporate/foundation sources to provide behavioral health services. for 2024, 2,713 unduplicated patients accessed behavioral health services for 14,355 visits.
Youth services: howard brown health center provides an array of youth-specific services at the broadway youth center location. these services include: resources, education and vocation services, a basic needs drop-in program, ongoing workshops, sti/hiv testing and treatment, therapy, and peer-led support groups.
Research: howard brown health center conducts comprehensive research on infectious diseases and broader health concerns, encompassing behavioral and clinical studies to assess prevention strategies, treatment engagement, and health outcomes. our work is supported by funding from federal agencies, private sector partners, and other sources, enabling us to pursue high-impact studies and advance scientific knowledge in key health areas.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27.7M (FY2013) to $205.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $60.1MNet assets $118.4M
Operating margin
-2.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$178.5M
Total liabilities
$60.1M
Net assets
$118.4M
Salaries & benefits
$61.1M
29% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $204,993,575▲1.9% | $209,888,576▲4.6% | $118,380,413▼0.8% | $178,519,706▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $201,158,546▼0.7% | $200,703,206▼0.6% | $119,306,734▲5.4% | $186,474,138▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $202,503,306▼5.2% | $201,868,335▲9.6% | $113,188,515▼10.5% | $139,024,223▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $213,714,790▲13.3% | $184,252,272▲17.3% | $126,527,433▲37.9% | $154,278,848▲38.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $188,546,285▲37.5% | $157,056,375▲29.0% | $91,769,933▲53.4% | $111,678,760▲53.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $137,083,792▲23.5% | $121,764,110▲28.2% | $59,808,143▲27.2% | $72,675,893▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $110,958,739▲37.5% | $94,966,275▲39.3% | $47,015,705▲51.5% | $60,717,134▲46.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $80,723,468▲53.2% | $68,173,341▲58.3% | $31,023,241▲67.3% | $41,572,364▲45.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $52,693,163▲43.8% | $43,061,952▲35.2% | $18,538,819▲108% | $28,590,064▲100% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,655,677▲32.3% | $31,839,328▲25.5% | $8,907,608▲118% | $14,269,343▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $27,714,587 | $25,379,836▲22.0% | $4,091,259▲133% | $10,013,474▲28.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,802,860▲18.1% | $1,756,508▲33.7% | $7,802,152▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,614,429▲27.7% | $1,314,069▲256% | $7,906,411▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,797,493▼22.6% | $369,196▲145% | $7,291,937▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $17,827,566 | -$821,177 | $6,675,153 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Magda Houlberg Md — $336,943 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magda Houlberg Md | Chief Clinical Officer (through 02/2024); Medical Director (as of 02/2024) | 40 | $336,943 |
| Monica A Moore Md | Medical Director | 40 | $320,464 |
| Patrick Gibbons Do | Chief Medical Director | 40 | $315,445 |
| David Munar | President and Ceo (departed 3/2024) | 40 | $315,104 |
| Angela D Shrestha Md | Psychiatrist | 40 | $312,107 |
| Robert T Hargan | Site Medical Director | 40 | $300,698 |
| Caleb M Reyes Md | Interim Director of Psychiatry | 40 | $293,266 |
| Kathya Chartre Md | Medical Director | 40 | $268,081 |
| Robin R Gay Dmd | Interim President and Ceo (effective 2/2024) | 40 | $243,877 |
| Steven E Glass | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $233,792 |
| Erica Mccallum | Chief Financial Officer (effective 10/2023) | 40 | $222,704 |
| John Mcelwee | Chief Financial Officer (departed 10/2023) | 40 | $213,899 |
| Maya Green | Former Key Employee | 0 | $151,276 |
| Austin Baidas | Member At-large | 1 | — |
| Ayanna Armstrong-robinson | Member At-large | 1 | — |
| B Pagels-minor | Member At-large | 1 | — |
| Colton Smith | Member At-large (as of 07/2023) | 1 | — |
| Elliott Crigger | Member At-large | 1 | — |
| Eric Welch | Member At-large (as of 07/2023) | 1 | — |
| Fresh Roberson | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | Pharmacy Services | $14,893,963 |
| Vital Rx | Pharmacy Services | $3,004,472 |
| Cvs Health | Pharmacy Services | $2,558,661 |
| Ochin Inc | Emr Software and Suport | $1,720,781 |
| Visualutions | Revenue Cycle Management | $1,029,363 |
Grants received · $7.2M total
111 grants to Howard Brown Health Center totaling $7.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Community contribution | 2024 | $193,899 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $51,360 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $27,499 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Howard brown health 63rd street | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,569 |
| Northwestern University | Support of research activities | 2023 | $363,664 |
| University of Chicago | Subaward | 2023 | $162,509 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $48,349 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $46,160 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2023 | $36,800 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2023 | $27,883 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Access to healthcare services | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $23,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $19,500 |
| Brown University of Providence | Subcontract grant | 2023 | $7,959 |
Grants made · $1.1M in FY2023
9 grants totaling $1.1M in FY2023. All grants made by Howard Brown Health Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taskforce Prevention and Community Services | Program support | $268,000 |
| Project Vida Inc | Program support | $215,334 |
| Illinois Primary Health Care Association | Program support | $159,702 |
| Mcdermott Center | Program support | $115,572 |
| Center On Halsted | Program support | $99,395 |
| Sithub | Program support | $88,000 |
| Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House | Program support | $63,750 |
| The Thresholds | Program support | $28,875 |
| University of Chicago | Program support | $17,140 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Howard Brown Health Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Howard Brown Health Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2894128, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Howard Brown Health Center's EIN?
- Howard Brown Health Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2894128.
- How much revenue does Howard Brown Health Center report?
- Howard Brown Health Center reported $204,993,575 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Howard Brown Health Center's spending goes to programs?
- Howard Brown Health Center spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Howard Brown Health Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Howard Brown Health Center A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Howard Brown Health Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Howard Brown Health Center's latest Form 990 is $336,943, paid to Magda Houlberg Md (Chief Clinical Officer (through 02/2024); Medical Director (as of 02/2024)).
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Data for Howard Brown Health Center (EIN 36-2894128) 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.