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Nonprofit · EIN 33-2025853

CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS

Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221

Financials

$307K$83K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$307,201$82,689$224,512$224,512$0$224,512
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$307,201
of which government grants
$300,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$30,644
Other salaries and wages
$1,320
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,272
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,551
Accounting fees
$2,900
Occupancy
$3,600
Travel
$124
Program services (functional)
$36,393
Management and general (functional)
$46,211
Fundraising (functional)
$85

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$224,512
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$224,512
Net assets without donor restrictions
$224,512
Gross receipts
$307,201
Employees
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR ADRIANA ROCHA GARCIAPresident & CEO
Officer
40$28,846$1,798
DR LYSSA OCHOAChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE HERNANDEZVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HENRY B GONZALEZ IIISecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHELLE LUGALIA-HOLLONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JORDAN GHAWIEXEC MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR SALVADOR HECTOR OCHOAEXEC MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR JOHN PHAMEXEC MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHYLLIS VIAGRANEXEC MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GENE RODRIGUEZEXEC MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RODOLFO AGUILARMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED BANOSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR LYNNE COSSMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LOUIS ESCARENOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR ANDREA GUERREROMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR LAWRENCE HARKLESSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR CLAUDE A JACOBMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDRA MARTINEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIO OBLEDOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAVIER PAREDESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JUDITH RENDONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNE RUSSELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GERARDO SOTOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR ROBERTO TREVINOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA VIAGRANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
603 E AMBER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-2455
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
603 E AMBER ST STE 101, SAN ANTONIO TX 78221
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR ADRIANA ROCHA GARCIA, 419 LOVETT AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
ARIANA ROCHA GARCIA, 603 E AMBER ST STE 101, SAN ANTONIO TX 78221
Signed the 990
DR ADRIANA ROCHA GARCIA, President & CEO
Phone
(210) 286-2775
Return prepared by
SCHRIVER CARMONA & COMPANY PLLC

Mission

CHEST is dedicated to advancing the health outcomes for residents of the South, West, and East San Antonio area, through increased education, access, investment, and cross-sector collaboration.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During this fiscal year, CHEST invested in essential organizational development to establish the leadership structures, financial systems, and operational infrastructure needed to responsibly scale and sustain community-based health programs. Programs designed to improve health outcomes and contribute to measurable gains in life expectancy across the South, West, and East of San Antonio and surrounding areas.Major accomplishments included: Hiring the organizations first President & CEO to lead strategic planning, partnerships, and program design Establishing administrative offices and operational systems Developing CHESTs mission, vision, and strategic framework centered on reducing health disparities Launching the organizations website, branding, and public communications platforms Creating governance structures and strengthening board engagement Initiating partnerships with local health providers, community organizations, and stakeholders Conducting community engagement and planning discussions to identify priority health needs and service gaps These activities built the operational and strategic foundation required for implementation of preventive health access initiatives, community wellness programming, and health interventions in the following fiscal year. Although CHEST was in its initial capacity-building phase during this reporting period, the president & ceo engaged community stakeholders and partners in preparation for direct program implementation through approximately 100+ meetings, activities, and events in her first several months.
    Expenses $36,393

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
33-2025853
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$224,512
Income (IRS master file)
$307,201

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$307,201$82,689$224,512XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: ARIANA ROCHA GARCIA
September 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-2025853).

Questions about CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS

What is the EIN of CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS is 33-2025853.
Is CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DR ADRIANA ROCHA GARCIA.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,846 (DR ADRIANA ROCHA GARCIA, President & CEO).
How much revenue does CENTER FOR HEALTH EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $307,201, expenses of $82,689 and total assets of $224,512 at year end.

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