Sansum Clinic
97% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Sansum Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1973, with $404,749,549 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
470 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111 EIN 95-6419205 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$404.7M
▲ 4.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$432.1M
Net assets
$118.7M
Employees
1,472
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 rating97% to programs · $0 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 Sansum Clinic: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -7% 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 Sansum Clinic: 3 mo reserves · -7% 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 Sansum Clinic: 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 Sansum Clinic: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 470 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Clinics & Primary Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $223.5M (FY2013) to $404.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $136.4MNet assets $118.7M
Operating margin
-6.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$255.1M
Total liabilities
$136.4M
Net assets
$118.7M
Salaries & benefits
$111.5M
26% of expenses
Board members
15
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,749,549▲4.5% | $432,094,079▲10.7% | $118,717,145▼12.4% | $255,116,228▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $387,188,869▲8.2% | $390,443,782▲4.9% | $135,527,594▲147% | $225,841,085▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $357,928,918▼2.2% | $372,314,257▲4.1% | $54,927,331▼23.0% | $205,934,220▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $365,937,276▲8.6% | $357,757,006▲5.7% | $71,357,524▲15.4% | $164,070,911▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $336,910,511▼2.1% | $338,414,930▲0.8% | $61,857,014▼0.3% | $153,773,832▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $344,074,294▲6.8% | $335,562,901▲4.4% | $62,024,758▲19.1% | $152,573,559▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $322,061,458▲6.0% | $321,418,134▲6.3% | $52,089,479▲0.6% | $142,046,112▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $303,933,991▲5.8% | $302,381,327▲6.4% | $51,790,157▲5.3% | $144,898,884▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $287,328,080▲7.7% | $284,137,581▲7.6% | $49,197,849▲7.9% | $122,055,972▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $266,678,601▲11.9% | $264,132,626▲13.1% | $45,597,659▲5.6% | $122,161,654▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $238,389,020▲6.6% | $233,504,621▲5.7% | $43,193,206▲13.2% | $116,256,326▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $223,536,598 | $221,010,060▲14.2% | $38,161,637▲9.3% | $99,878,212▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $193,564,543▲11.4% | $34,911,224▲18.1% | $93,339,149▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $173,752,949▲4.4% | $29,562,489▲11.6% | $86,024,320▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $166,454,659 | $26,495,379 | $80,892,771 | 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: Sean Johnson — $317,372 (0.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Johnson | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $317,372 |
| Estella Wu | Manager Pharmacy | 40 | $260,295 |
| Clarence Thompson | Director, Area | 40 | $231,985 |
| Stefanie Christopher | Supervisor, Nuc Med | 40 | $224,321 |
| Stephanie Daughters | Director, Amb Pharmacy | 40 | $219,717 |
| Chad Hine | Ceo Amb., Central Coast Div. | 1 | $76,773 |
| Daniel Weigel | Sh Vp, Hr, Central Coast Div. | 1 | $55,434 |
| Alex Bauer | Cfo, Central Coast Div. | 1 | $55,096 |
| Kurt Ransohoff | President, Central Coast Div | 1 | $46,504 |
| Lindsay Cortina | Sh Vp, Strat. Ctral. Coast Div | 1 | $25,668 |
| Karen Handy | Vp Clinical Service Line | 1 | $13,834 |
| Matthew Baumann | Sh Vp, Clinical Int. Mgmt. | 1 | $13,475 |
| Arnie Schaffer | Director | 2 | — |
| Dominic Nakis | Sh Interim Cfo (pt-yr) | 2 | — |
| Eric Flowers | Director/chair | 4 | — |
| Gregory Brown | Sh Vp, Legal Ops. Bay/ Sec. | 2 | — |
| Janet A Garufis | Director | 2 | — |
| Jane Varner Md | Director | 2 | — |
| Jill Kacher Cobb Md | Chief Medical Executive | 2 | — |
| John Ryan | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Clinic | Professional Srvcs | $99,073,178 |
| Medical Consultants Inc | Professional Srvcs | $4,941,509 |
| Santa Barbara Radiology Medical Gro | Radiology Services | $4,099,627 |
| Allegis Group Holdings Inc | Staffing Agency | $4,066,547 |
| Radiation Center Medical Group | Radiology Services | $3,759,573 |
Grants received · $9.1M total
64 grants to Sansum Clinic totaling $9.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Health care | 2024 | $13,100 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $84,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Health | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $19,271 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Health care | 2023 | $17,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Medical education programs | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $1,000,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Health | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $105,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $43,379 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Health - general & rehabilitative | 2022 | $40,245 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $1,047,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $1,047,050 |
Grants made · $1.9M in FY2016
2 grants totaling $1.9M in FY2016. All grants made by Sansum Clinic →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | General support | $1,850,732 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | General support | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sansum Clinic a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sansum Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6419205, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sansum Clinic's EIN?
- Sansum Clinic's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6419205.
- How much revenue does Sansum Clinic report?
- Sansum Clinic reported $404,749,549 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sansum Clinic's spending goes to programs?
- Sansum Clinic spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sansum Clinic have?
- CharityIndex grades Sansum Clinic A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sansum Clinic's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sansum Clinic's latest Form 990 is $317,372, paid to Sean Johnson (Chief Information Officer).
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Data for Sansum Clinic (EIN 95-6419205) 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.