Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1991, with $34,448,814 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$34.4M
▼ 49.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$38.6M
Net assets
$28.9M
Employees
112
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 →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 Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers 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 Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc: 9 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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 Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers 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 Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To promote health access for all through leadership and programs supporting community health centers and members in achieving their goals of accessible, quality, comprehensive and community responsive health care.
Policy analysis and information dissemination: provide support to community health centers in understanding federal, state and local policies guiding delivery of accessible community based integrated primary care systems. support public policies that enhance accessibility of health care for all and population health improvements for safety-net communities. support public policy and strategies that support effective payment rates and financial sustainability of effective primary care services. support health centers, safety net population, and communities in receiving information about access to care, systems changes, and development of policies impacting care delivery systems and access.
Clinical health affairs and services: provide technical assistance, training and development guidance for the delivery of health care services and integrated community-based care systems. provide training and development in best practices related to quality improvement best practices and outcomes management. support work force programs for development, recruitment and retention of clinical staff and clinical team and care coordination and workflow systems for best practices. provide guidance and training on clinical policies and best practices for delivery of patient centered medical homes and integrated community based and value based primary care services. expand and support community-based care to address population health needs and support development of services addressing substance, use, addiction, and respiratory illness.
Membership services and training and education - provide the boards, management and staff of community health centers with opportunities for networking, sharing of best practices, social and fundraising activities recognizing and celebrating the value of community health centers services. provide extensive training for management, staff and boards for delivery of best practices and care systems addressing access to health care and changes in health care systems and service transformation. support collaboration with stakeholders, policy makers and health care systems to represent community health centers and service community needs.
Revenue grew from $11.8M (FY2013) to $34.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-12.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$42.9M
Total liabilities
$14.1M
Net assets
$28.9M
Salaries & benefits
$12.0M
31% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,448,814▼49.2% | $38,599,281▼26.2% | $28,852,547▼12.6% | $42,924,932▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $67,759,441▲141% | $52,333,127▲51.2% | $33,003,014▲77.6% | $47,667,399▲99.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $28,068,330▼33.6% | $34,619,294▼3.5% | $18,581,779▼26.1% | $23,902,943▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,298,063▲62.8% | $35,876,116▲38.6% | $25,132,743▲34.3% | $29,437,679▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,974,206▼0.6% | $25,883,147▲26.3% | $18,710,796▲0.5% | $23,034,856▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $26,133,365▲27.3% | $20,485,418▲37.4% | $18,619,737▲43.5% | $22,196,817▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $20,530,427▲24.6% | $14,907,896▲2.6% | $12,971,790▲76.5% | $16,658,026▲54.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,473,673▲23.9% | $14,528,061▲11.9% | $7,349,259▲36.0% | $10,760,123▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,297,736▲6.6% | $12,979,159▲12.3% | $5,403,647▲6.3% | $8,039,527▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,476,272▲5.5% | $11,556,903▼7.0% | $5,085,070▲22.1% | $7,202,303▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $11,830,679 | $12,424,876▲5.7% | $4,165,701▼12.5% | $7,240,121▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,751,078▲4.6% | $4,759,898▼28.5% | $8,104,913▼21.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,237,303▲19.5% | $6,652,974▲12.3% | $10,311,596▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,405,401▼9.4% | $5,924,251▼15.9% | $8,016,079▼16.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $10,386,482 | $7,041,556 | $9,572,059 | 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: Michael Curry — $453,426 (1.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Curry | President & Ceo | 35 | $453,426 |
| Cheryl Clark | Executive Director, Ihe | 0 | $236,432 |
| Richard Napolitano | Executive Director, Cpg | 35 | $218,389 |
| Keplin Allwaters | Chief Legal & Compliance Officer | 35 | $208,611 |
| Kaitlin Mccolgan | Svp, Gapp | 35 | $192,290 |
| Lisa Lasky | Interim Cfo | 35 | $179,126 |
| Diana Erani | Coo | 35 | $171,370 |
| Susan Adams | Svp, Health Informatics | 35 | $167,059 |
| Stacy Gray | Svp, Business Development and External Affairs | 35 | $163,731 |
| Susan Dargon-hart | Svp, Clinical Health Affairs | 35 | $162,135 |
| Marc Bourassa | Cfo (until 02/2024) | 35 | $56,696 |
| Allison Van Der Velden - Chc of Fc | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Chuck Jones - Harbor Health Services | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Cynthia Sierra - Manet Chc | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Elizabeth Hale - Lowell Chc | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Eliza Lake - Hilltown Chc | Board Member (until 11/23) | 3 | — |
| Guale Valdez - Mattapan Chc | 1st Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Jagdeep Trivedi - Uphams Corner Healt | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Karen Gardner - Chc of Cape Cod | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Liz Browne - Charles River Community | Immediate Past Chair | 3 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kristen Barnicle | Consulting | $263,350 |
| Cbiz Risk and Advisory Services LLC | Consulting | $106,531 |
88 grants to Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc totaling $28.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstream USA Inc | Contraceptive coverage | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2023 | $1,980,682 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2023 | $1,361,567 |
| Dayton Foundation Plus Inc | Various projects | 2023 | $889,400 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2023 | $331,649 |
| Direct Relief | Pfizer infectious disease awards | 2023 | $249,893 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2023 | $184,078 |
| Upstream USA Inc | Contraceptive coverage | 2023 | $150,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Sponsored research sub-award | 2023 | $73,452 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc Hcsr | Care access and/or to address other identified community health needs | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2023 | $10,642 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | Community support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Health care | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fallon Community Health Plan Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,050 |
42 grants totaling $8.0M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute For Health Equity Research Evaluation and Policy | Support operating mission | $758,910 |
| Codman Square Health Center Inc | Dph chwvi vax outreach, mgb sug equity, randolph yhac, cambridge savings wf fund, | $565,086 |
| Caring Health Center Inc | Chw vax outreach,dph medical/dental assistant prog,randoplh yhac-caring | $512,829 |
| Neighborhealth Corporation | Chw vax outreach, be well together, mgb sug equity, staff appreciation | $420,860 |
| Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Inc | Chw vax outreach, strengthening chw,mgb sug equity,dph medical/dental assistant prog, diabetes mini grant | $414,079 |
| Brockton Neighborhood Health Center Inc | Crc, be well together, dph medical/dental assistant prog, vax outreach, rti study | $391,337 |
| Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc | Samhsa mat-pdoa, covid vax communication, mlchc primary care wf dev, diabetes mini grant | $383,655 |
| Lynn Community Health Inc | Cgw vax outreach, be well together, bhwip-441, staff appreciation | $382,840 |
| Family Health Center of Worcester Inc | Chw vax outreach, staff appreciation, mlchc prim care wf dev | $317,360 |
| Lowell Community Health Center Inc | Covid vax communication, chw vax outreach, be well together, crcs, oral health equity | $304,000 |
| South Boston Community Health Center Inc | Mlchc primary care wf dev | $280,000 |
| Community Health Connections Inc | Samhsa mat-pdoa, chw, colorectal cancer, rti, covid-19 vax communication | $266,623 |
| Island Health Care Inc | Strengthening chw, chw vax outreach,dph medical/dental assistant prog | $261,029 |
| Stanley Street Treatment and Resources | Strengthening chw, chw vax outreach, 251-sstar family hc | $239,674 |
| Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Inc | Samhsa mat-pdoa, chw, dph medical/dental assistant prog | $228,054 |
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Data for Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc (EIN 04-2507409) 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.