Jwch Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Commerce, California, registered in 1963, with $146,231,727 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$146.2M
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$132.3M
Net assets
$96.7M
Employees
1,364
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 Jwch Institute Inc: 91% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Jwch Institute Inc: 9 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Jwch Institute Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Jwch Institute Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve the health status and well being of underserved segments of the population of los angeles area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education services and research.
Recuperative care program. the recuperative care program provides bed space for 286 patients. patients must be homeless, have an acute medical condition, and be medically and physically stable. this respite program provides medical care, case management, personal care, 3 meals per day, access to long-term housing resources and placement, and reunification services for clients who have fallen out of touch with their family or support network. wesley also provides these patients with transportation to and from medical visits and to specialists and other social services agencies in the county. in addition to the nursing care available in recuperative care, the weingart center and bell shelter sites that house the program offer many other services to help break the cycle of homelessness, including housing placement, substance abuse treatment, health education, and counseling services. recuperative care programs include the zonal avenue, mlk, and the san julian oasis care centers.
Bphc-health care center cluster. jwch is one of the largest homeless health care providers in los angeles county and provides specialized care and programming aimed at caring for the unique needs of the patients experiencing homelessness. the organization provides these services at the dedicated one-stop-shop homeless health care clinics, mini-clinics co-located within housing, recuperative care facilities, and through the innovative street medicine program which travels beyond the traditional clinic walls to deliver care right where the patients need it. the homeless health locations are friendly and welcoming and offer patients access to the full suite of comprehensive health care services as well as specialized services such as food pantry, shower facilities, mail room, housing navigation, among others.
Aids prevention & education - provides prevention, education, and referrals to treatment among high risk populations. substance abuse treatment - the mini 12 step house offers residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment for women and women with children for alcohol and drug abuse. the program offers an intensive residential program for women which involves substance abuse treatment in individual and group classes, case management, mental health and referral to medical care and community support services. the residential program can accomodate up to 31 women daily in this 24-hour facility. the outpatient program offers a longer term program for men and women based on the 12 step program of alcohol and drug abstention. the program is supported by numerous local and state grants specifically for alcohol and drug treatment.other program services - provides emergency and transitional housing services to people living with hiv/aids with 18 beds nightly located at sro housing trust. the services include: complete psychosocial assessment, individual care plan development, appropriate referrals to housing, mental health and drug treatment, meals and nutritional supplementation, and hygiene items and clothing. jwch also operates a street medicine team and two mobile medical units which provide care to persons on the streets.care - cdc - jwch's care program or (culturally-affirming, responsive empowerment project) provides hiv testing and health education activities to persons at high risk of acquiring hiv in skid row. he majority of the participants are homeless or formerly homeless persons, living in shelters, missions and on the streets. participants are provided rapid hiv testing, immediate access to medical specialists and education to assist them in healthy living.hiv case management - provides hiv medical care through case management, counseling and testing, prevention education, referrals to emergency and transitional housing.
Revenue grew from $28.7M (FY2013) to $146.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
9.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$137.7M
Total liabilities
$41.1M
Net assets
$96.7M
Salaries & benefits
$90.8M
69% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $146,231,727▲5.5% | $132,275,851▲15.5% | $96,656,524▲16.9% | $137,730,666▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $138,616,319▲22.9% | $114,531,901▲14.7% | $82,649,360▲41.2% | $118,823,569▲34.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $112,812,840▲4.5% | $99,884,672▲8.7% | $58,544,641▲28.1% | $88,322,196▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $107,915,423▲24.9% | $91,900,180▲15.4% | $45,716,684▲52.1% | $70,547,558▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,369,331▲33.9% | $79,637,009▲32.3% | $30,057,719▲29.0% | $52,047,873▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,488,277▲19.2% | $60,202,809▲20.6% | $23,306,905▲22.5% | $47,268,653▲51.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $54,089,359▲14.0% | $49,938,139▲17.1% | $19,018,694▲27.9% | $31,121,433▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,430,434▲39.8% | $42,644,940▲34.2% | $14,867,474▲47.5% | $27,012,608▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,932,769▲10.7% | $31,775,514▲14.3% | $10,081,980▲27.2% | $21,486,378▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $30,655,536▲6.8% | $27,794,920▲3.9% | $7,924,725▲89.7% | $18,943,851▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $28,703,747 | $26,758,721 | $4,178,118 | $14,980,693 | 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.
Highest-paid: Alvaro Ballesteros — $481,822 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaro Ballesteros | Ceo | 40 | $481,822 |
| Paul Gregerson | Cmo | 40 | $436,024 |
| Oluwamuyiwa O Bolonduro | Physician Specialist | 40 | $421,459 |
| Ariel Monsanto Gavino | Medical Director Psychiatry | 40 | $385,470 |
| Paul Round | Asso. Medical Director | 40 | $311,779 |
| Philip Le | Associate Medical Director | 40 | $300,503 |
| Harold Glen San Agustin | Asso. Medical Director-hiv | 40 | $271,860 |
| Linda Arous | Associate Medical Director | 40 | $271,713 |
| Jeanne Lam | Cfo | 40 | $268,259 |
| Robila Ashfaq | Physician Specialist | 40 | $264,812 |
| Lucien Alexandre | Physician Specialist | 40 | $263,354 |
| Juhi Amreen Uddin | Physician Specialist Ped | 40 | $256,006 |
| Pawel Kaszubowski | Physician Specialist | 40 | $254,762 |
| Ana Ortiz | Chief Dental Officer | 40 | $249,052 |
| Benjamin Monroe | Medical Director/ob/gyn | 40 | $240,405 |
| Brenda L Velasquez | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $235,344 |
| Andy Irie | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $218,743 |
| Tien Dang | Cio | 40 | $215,937 |
| Kim Tran | Director of Quality Assurance | 40 | $214,274 |
| Annette Sullivan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Coy Builder | Renovation | $775,186 |
| Trio Community Meals LLC | Meal Services | $479,359 |
| Citiguard Inc | Security Guard Services | $305,760 |
| Southern Soul La | Meal Services | $246,075 |
| Regents of the University of California | Retinal Screening Services | $175,018 |
97 grants to Jwch Institute Inc totaling $9.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Valley Health Corporation | Homeless health care | 2024 | $560,659 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $76,580 |
| Direct Relief | Los angeles county wildfires repsonse | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $42,494 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $17,000 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $11,174 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $9,375 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $5,324 |
| Northeast Valley Health Corporation | Homeless health care | 2023 | $360,872 |
| United Way Inc | Crisis solutions | 2023 | $154,980 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | General support | 2023 | $90,000 |
| California Association of Food Banks | To end hunger in california | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2023 | $66,677 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2023 | $25,563 |
1 grant totaling $100K in FY2023. All grants made by Jwch Institute Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Primary Care Association | To support committee to protect patient access to care | $100,000 |
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Data for Jwch Institute Inc (EIN 95-2289916) 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.