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LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860840424 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE E40 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.lcwcaz.org
revenue
$797K
expenses
$731K
net assets
$936K
employees
17
volunteers
25
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

LCWC is a women's health clinic dedicated to improving the lives of women and their families by providing medical care, counseling and education.

profile · synthesized from sources

LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC operates as Phoenix Women's Clinics, providing reproductive health services in Phoenix, Arizona. The clinic offers pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, well-woman exams, STD/STI testing and treatment, and family planning education, including the Billings Ovulation Method. They aim to empower women with information for informed health decisions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $251K
    Our clinic in Maryvale offered health and support to one of the poorest areas of Phoenix. In 2020 our volunteers and staff provided 2,985 clients with services, including: 1,117 medical visits; 1,054 pregnancy tests; 108 std tests; and 690 ultrasounds. Direct aid was provided to 23 clients and women in the community facing emergency circumstances. 1,584 new clients were seen in 2020.
  2. #2 $27K
    The Hope Mobile Clinic provides free services to women in the community. During 2020, The Hope Mobile Clinic was in service approximately 444 hours providing services during 111 trips. Many locations were visted on a regular basis to reach even more women with our services. Our volunteers and staff saw 89 clients for pregnancy testing, 61 for ultrasounds, and 12 for pregnancy consultations. Our dedicated volunteers provided 615 hours of service on the Hope Mobile in 2020.
named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Abortion Information
Provides information and consultations regarding abortion options to help women make informed decisions.
Family Planning
Teaches the Billings Ovulation Method, a non-hormonal method of fertility management, through one-on-one sessions to help women avoid or achieve pregnancy.
IUD Removal
Offers services for the removal of intrauterine devices.
Implant Removal
Provides services for the removal of contraceptive implants.
Pap Smears
Provides Pap smear testing for cervical cancer detection, often combined with HPV testing, as part of a Well Woman exam.
Pregnancy Testing
Offers free clinical-grade urine pregnancy tests on a walk-in basis and blood tests for a lab fee. Provides free pregnancy verifications for AHCCCS.
STD/STI Testing & Treatment
Provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and infections.
UTI Testing & Treatment
Offers exams and treatment for urinary tract infections.
Ultrasound
Provides ultrasound services, typically after pregnancy verification, to determine pregnancy viability.
Well Woman Exams
Offers comprehensive exams including Pap smears, breast exams, and vaginal infection checks, with orders for mammograms if needed.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Pregnancy Options Counseling & Support 7 activities
    • Early Pregnancy and Miscarriage Support Services
      Provides pregnancy options consultations, second opinions for threatened miscarriages, post-miscarriage exams, and support during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Also offers OB referrals and prenatal vitamins.
    • Fertility Awareness Education
      Offers family planning resources and teaching sessions on the Billings Ovulation Method to help women prevent pregnancy by recognizing natural hormonal patterns without chemical birth control.
    • Natural Family Planning Education
      Offers family planning resources, including teaching sessions for the Billings Ovulation Method for $35 per session, to help women prevent pregnancy without chemical birth control by recognizing natural hormonal patterns.
    • Non-Hormonal Fertility Management Education
      Teaches the Billings Ovulation Method as a natural, non-hormonal family planning option. Offers instructional sessions for $35 each to help women track fertility through hormonal patterns.
    • Pregnancy Support and Referrals
      Provides pregnancy options consultations, second opinions for threatened miscarriages, post-miscarriage exams, prenatal vitamins, and referrals for OB care and AHCCCS enrollment.
    • Pregnancy Support and Referrals
      Offers pregnancy options consultations, provides second opinions for threatened miscarriages, conducts exams after miscarriages, and educates clients on applying for AHCCCS and other prenatal programs. They also provide OB referrals for prenatal care, resources for AHCCCS denials, and prenatal vitamins.
    • Prenatal Program Navigation and Referrals
      Helps clients apply for AHCCCS and other prenatal programs, provides resources for AHCCCS denials, and issues referrals for ongoing prenatal care with obstetricians.
  • Pregnancy Confirmation Services 5 activities
    • Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Services
      Offers limited ultrasound exams starting at 7 weeks after the last normal period to confirm intrauterine pregnancy, assess viability, estimate due dates, and evaluate miscarriage risk. Services require a prior positive pregnancy test and are available for $30.
    • Limited Obstetric Ultrasounds
      Conducts limited ultrasounds after pregnancy confirmation to check viability, assess miscarriage risk, confirm dating, and ensure the pregnancy is located in the uterus, typically at 7 weeks after the last normal period.
    • Pregnancy Testing and Confirmation
      Provides free walk-in clinical grade urine and blood pregnancy testing at two Phoenix, AZ locations, with services available Monday through Saturday. Also offers pregnancy verifications for AHCCCS and supports clients in early pregnancy confirmation.
    • Pregnancy Testing and Verification
      Provides free clinical grade urine pregnancy tests on a walk-in basis, blood pregnancy tests to monitor HCG levels, and pregnancy verifications for AHCCCS. These services are available at their North 7th Street office.
    • Pregnancy Testing and Verification
      Provides free clinical grade urine pregnancy tests on a walk-in basis, blood pregnancy tests to monitor HCG levels, and pregnancy verifications for AHCCCS.
  • HIV/STI Testing & Prevention Services 5 activities
    • STD/STI Testing and Treatment
      Provides testing and treatment for a range of sexually transmitted infections including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B and C, and Trichomoniasis. Services are available for both women and men.
    • STD/STI Testing and Treatment
      Provides testing and treatment for various STDs/STIs, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes Type I and II, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Trichomoniasis, for both men and women. They also offer diagnosis and cryotherapy treatment for HPV external genital warts.
    • STD/STI Testing and Treatment
      Provides testing and treatment for various STDs/STIs, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B/C, and Trichomoniasis, and offers cryotherapy for external HPV warts.
    • UTI Testing and Treatment
      Offers UTI testing for $35 per office visit, with an additional $30 lab fee if a urine culture is recommended. Prescribes medication for UTIs, typically costing between $5 and $20.
    • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Testing and Treatment
      Offers UTI testing for an office visit fee of $35, with an additional $30 lab fee if a urine culture is recommended. They also prescribe medication for UTIs, with typical costs ranging from $5.00 to $20.00.
  • Well-Woman Exams & Preventive Screenings 4 activities
    • Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
      Provides breast exams for $35 and Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer by collecting cervical cells. Also issues mammogram orders for patients to schedule at external radiology clinics.
    • Well Women Exams
      Conducts comprehensive Well Women exams including Pap smears, breast exams, vaginal infection checks, and orders for mammograms, available for $60 per visit.
    • Well Women Exams
      Offers comprehensive Well Women exams for $60, which include Pap smears for cervical cancer screening, breast exams, and vaginal infection checks. They also provide standalone breast exams for $35 and mammogram orders for external radiology clinics.
    • Well Women Exams and Screenings
      Offers Well Women exams including Pap smears for cervical cancer screening, breast exams, vaginal infection checks, and mammogram orders.
  • Abortion and Contraceptive Device Services 3 activities
    • Contraceptive Device Removal
      Provides services for the removal of IUDs and birth control implants, including referrals for ultrasound-guided IUD removal when necessary.
    • Contraceptive Device Removal
      Provides IUD removal services for a fee of $35.00 per office visit, offering referrals for ultrasound-guided removal if necessary. They also offer birth control implant removal services for $100 at their two Phoenix locations.
    • Contraceptive Device Removal Services
      Offers removal of IUDs for $35 and birth control implants for $100 at two Phoenix locations. Provides referrals for ultrasound-guided IUD removal when standard removal is not possible.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • HPV and External Genital Warts Care
      Diagnoses and treats external genital warts caused by HPV using cryotherapy. Provides related diagnosis and treatment as part of women’s health services.
    • Limited Obstetric Ultrasounds
      Conducts limited ultrasounds after pregnancy confirmation to check viability, assess miscarriage risk, confirm pregnancy dating, and ensure the pregnancy is located in the uterus. Ultrasounds are offered for $30, often on the same visit as a positive pregnancy test, and are available at 7 weeks after a patient's last normal period.
    • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Testing and Treatment
      Offers UTI testing, including urine cultures if recommended, and prescribes medication for treatment.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$797K
Contributions & grants$637K80%
Program service revenue$159K20%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$809
expenses
Total expenses$731K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$417K
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.30M
Cash$229K
Investments$0
Liabilities$367K
Net assets$936K
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sherry Gorslin Medical Director 36 $85K
Mary Graettinger Finance Director 32 $36K
Sheila Riely Executive Director 15 $14K
board members · 6
  • Anthony Baillargeon — Board Member
  • Christine Hogland — Board Member
  • Doris Kobrzycki — Board Member
  • Margaret Kline — Board Member
  • Michael Harris — Board Member
  • Wesley Robinson — Board Member
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • AHCCCS Partner — Provides pregnancy verification needed for clients to apply for AHCCCS benefits.
  • Billings Ovulation Method Partner — Offers training and resources for the Billings Ovulation Method.
  • Natural Womanhood Partner — Refers to Natural Womanhood for implant information.
  • Simon Med Partner — Can order mammograms at Simon Med.
  • WIC Partner — Provides pregnancy verification needed for clients to apply for WIC benefits.