Nonprofit · EIN 95-3881333
CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $43,253,778 | $39,058,978 | $4,194,800 | $42,380,499 | $12,430,771 | $29,949,728 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $52,077,540 | $31,289,926 | $20,787,614 | $37,936,275 | $12,181,345 | $25,754,930 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $25,993,739 | $26,526,480 | -$532,741 | $29,624,811 | $24,657,495 | $4,967,316 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,397,993
- of which government grants
- $10,211,939
- Program service revenue
- $32,763,380
- Investment income
- $212,044
- Net rental income
- -$95,357
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$31,450
- Other revenue
- -$119,639
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $124,221
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,382,702
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,171,556
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,958,646
- Professional fundraising fees
- $80,004
- Legal fees
- $91,818
- Accounting fees
- $120,927
- Occupancy
- $1,157,656
- Travel
- $232,900
- Depreciation
- $1,198,951
- Program services (functional)
- $33,853,136
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,792,307
- Fundraising (functional)
- $413,535
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,936,275
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,380,499
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,430,771
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,949,728
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,624,902
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $29,949,728
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$205,707
- Gross receipts
- $43,526,837
- Employees
- 305
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON GARCIA | MEDICAL DIRECTOR & CMO Key employee | 40 | $302,046 | $30,306 |
| DR JOSHUA ZYSS - ASSOCIATE | MEDICAL DIRECTOR THEN PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 36 | $263,293 | $26,472 |
| DR RUTH LINDO | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $273,441 | $14,547 |
| CARLOS VAQUERANO | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $249,971 | $33,401 |
| DR DARVISH RYAN MITCHELL | OBGYN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $253,390 | $16,549 |
| DR DUKE HUYNH | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $202,000 | $16,450 |
| PANDIAN PAULRAJ VIBOOSHANAN | PEDIATRICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,161 | $1,611 |
| DR ANTERO VELEZ | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,281 | $4,445 |
| GUISELLA JUAREZ | COO Key employee | 40 | $178,849 | $18,142 |
| MARCELO VILLAGOMEZ | CAO & CFO Officer | 40 | $185,007 | $3,585 |
| DR SONIA MOLINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIN CASTILLO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ATILIO HERNANDEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMANDO CARRANZA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZETH CHICAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROMINA FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIO HERCULES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE LINO RUIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON GARCIA | MEDICAL DIRECTOR & CMO Key employee | 40 | $288,690 | $33,296 |
| CARLOS VAQUERANO | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $250,740 | $39,062 |
| DR RUTH LINDO | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $266,410 | $13,244 |
| DR JOSHUA ZYSS | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $255,370 | $14,389 |
| DAWN RUTH GOLDSEIN | OBGYN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,597 | $30,325 |
| DEISY MENDOZA | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,322 | $5,534 |
| SANDRA GARNEAU CHOKRON MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 24 | $154,291 | $24,896 |
| DR FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ DDS | DENTAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,714 | $19,801 |
| RONITA SAEED-NOORANI | PHARMACIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,043 | $3,026 |
| MARCELO VILLAGOMEZ | CAO & CFO Officer | 40 | $148,269 | $173 |
| DR SONIA MOLINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIN CASTILLO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ATILIO HERNANDEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMANDO CARRANZA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZETH CHICAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROMINA FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIO HERCULES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LINO RUIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON GARCIA | MEDICAL DIRECTOR & CMO Key employee | 40 | $263,895 | $24,798 |
| CARLOS VAQUERANO | CEO Officer | 40 | $229,439 | $36,573 |
| DR RUTH LINDO | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $248,077 | $5,365 |
| DR JOSHUA ZYSS | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $201,096 | $12,231 |
| SANDRA CHOKRON GARNEAU MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 24 | $198,719 | $3,000 |
| MICHAEL GITTER | PHARMACIST IN-CHARGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,676 | $4,926 |
| DR FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ DDS | DENTAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,082 | $18,317 |
| DEISY MENDOZA | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,005 | $8,116 |
| JAMEY COREY | PHARMACY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $140,352 | $24,525 |
| MARCELO VILLAGOMEZ TREASURER | (THROUGH AUG 2022), THEN CAO & CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $30,577 | $0 |
| DR SONIA MOLINA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIN CASTILLO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ATILIO HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMANDO CARRANZA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZETH CHICAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANTOS ROMINA FERNANDEZ DE | BUDDE, BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIO HERCULES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDA RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LINO RUIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARITZA ZAMBRANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 123 S ALVARADO ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90057-2201
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CARLOS A VAQUERANO, 2032 MARENGO STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
- Signed the 990
- CARLOS A VAQUERANO, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (213) 989-7700
- Website
- WWW.CLINICAROMERO.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3881333 or by the name CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE OOUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, COMMUNITY-SENSITIVE HEALTH CARE AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF GREATER LOS ANGELES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, BY UPHOLDING THE LEGACY AND TEACHINGS OF MONSEOR OSCAR A. ROMERO. WE ARE DRIVEN TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, HEALTH EDUCATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN EL SALVADOR.
Program accomplishments
- CLINICA MONSENOR OSCAR A. ROMERO ("CLINICA ROMERO") IS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER ("FQHC") PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE, INCLUDING FAMILY MEDICINE, PEDIATRICS, OBGYN, INTERNAL MEDICINE, GERIATRICS AND PSYCHIATRY, AS WELL AS DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OPTOMETRY, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS ("SUD"), PODIATRY, STREET MEDICINE, PHARMACY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ACROSS MULTIPLE CLINICAL SITES IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT THE ALVARADO, MARENGO, MONTEBELLO, SAN FERNANDO, VAN NUYS, AND CANOGA PARK LOCATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON LOW INCOME AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND DELIVERS BILINGUAL PRIMARY & PREVENTIVE MEDICAL CARE.(CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)CLINICA ROMERO PROVIDES FULL SCOPE MEDICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS, ADULT AND PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, CANCER SCREENINGS, FAMILY PLANNING, PRENATAL SERVICES, IMMUNIZATIONS, HIV/STD TESTING, AND TREATMENT. CARE TEAMS FOCUS ON EARLY DETECTION, PREVENTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES, HYPERTENSION, ASTHMA, CARDIOVASCULAR RISK, AND OTHER CHRONIC CONDITIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 24-25, CLINICA ROMERO PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 110,000 MEDICAL VISITS ACROSS ALL LOCATIONS, BASED ON MULTI SITE SERVICE AVAILABILITY.CLINICA ROMERO OPERATES IN HOUSE PHARMACIES AND 340B CONTRACT PHARMACY PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS, SUPPORT TREATMENT ADHERENCE, AND PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.THE DENTAL PROGRAM PROVIDES PREVENTIVE AND RESTORATIVE CARE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING EXAMS, X RAYS, CLEANINGS, FLUORIDE VARNISHES, SEALANTS, FILLINGS, EXTRACTIONS, AND SPECIALTY PEDIATRIC RESTORATIVE SERVICES. DENTAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT OUR MAIN LOCATIONS MARENGO AND ALVARADO.COMPREHENSIVE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE OBSTETRICS, CPSP PERINATAL EDUCATION, CERVICAL AND BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS, FAMILY PLANNING, STD TESTING, AND PRENATAL NUTRITION COUNSELING. SERVICES OCCUR ACROSS SEVERAL CLINICS WITH SUPPORT FROM INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAMS.PEDIATRIC PROGRAMS ENSURE EARLY CHILDHOOD WELLNESS, PREVENTIVE SCREENINGS, IMMUNIZATIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT, AND CHRONIC CONDITION MONITORING.OPTOMETRY SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS, CORRECTIVE LENSES, DIABETIC VISION CARE (RETINAL EXAM), PEDIATRIC VISION CARE, SCREENING FOR OCULAR DISEASES, AND ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPY (INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COUPLES, AND GROUP), PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THE CLINIC'S MENTAL HEALTH EXPANSION TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND MONTEBELLO CREATED ADDITIONAL TREATMENT ROOMS AND GROUP THERAPY CAPACITY. THE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ("SUD") PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, DRUG TESTING, HARM REDUCTION, RELAPSE PREVENTION, AND COURT ORDERED CLASSES. STAFFING INCLUDES CERTIFIED COUNSELORS, SUD SUPERVISORS, QA SPECIALISTS, AND GROUP FACILITATORS. SERVICES INCLUDES COUNSELING, GROUP SESSIONS, DRUG TESTING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THE DEPARTMENT IS STRONG ON GROUP EDUCATION SESSIONS, SUPPORTING RECOVERY AND COURT MANDATED COMPLIANCE.CLINICA ROMERO PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE, VACCINATIONS, WOUND CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, MOBILE HYGIENE SERVICES, BASIC NEEDS DISTRIBUTION (FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE KITS), AND HEALTH NAVIGATION TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CALAIM COMMUNITY SUPPORTS SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING NAVIGATION AND ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT.THE ENHANCED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATES INTENSIVE, PERSON CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH RISK MEDI CAL MEMBERS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH CBO'S TO IMPROVE ACCESS IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. MOBILE UNIT WAS PURCHASED TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO CARE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE EXPANSION & OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVE INCREASED CAPACITY AT KEY SITES BY ADDING TREATMENT ROOMS AND MODERNIZING CLINICAL OPERATIONS. AVAILABLE ACCESS IS INCREASING DUE TO THE ADDITION OF NEW PROVIDERS TO NEWLY BUILT EXAM ROOMS. IN THE UPCOMING MONTHS, CLINICA ROMERO WILL BE ALSO EXPANDING SUD SERVICES AT THE MARENGO LOCATION.CLINICA ROMERO PROVIDES ENROLLMENT AND ELIGIBILITY SERVICES, PATIENT TRANSPORTATION, FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND PATIENT EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WORKERS SUPPORT.Expenses $33,853,136 · grants $124,221 · revenue $32,763,380
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3881333
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,380,499
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,526,837
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $43,253,778 | $39,058,978 | $42,380,499 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $52,077,540 | $31,289,926 | $37,936,275 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $25,993,739 | $26,526,480 | $29,624,811 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $22,168,805 | $20,242,740 | $11,183,629 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 95-3881333).
Questions about CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO
- What is the EIN of CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO is 95-3881333.
- Is CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO 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 CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CARLOS A VAQUERANO.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $302,046 (DON GARCIA, MEDICAL DIRECTOR & CMO).
- How much revenue does CLINICA MSR OSCAR A ROMERO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,253,778, expenses of $39,058,978 and total assets of $42,380,499 at year end.
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