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Central Valley Indian Health Inc

Clovis, CA · EIN 941745488 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E30Z · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.cvih.org
revenue
$35.9M
expenses
$23.3M
net assets
$80.4M
employees
178
program ratio
73%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

To improve the quality and quantity of health care services to the Indian people of Fresno, Madera and Kings Counties.

profile · synthesized from sources

Central Valley Indian Health Inc. (CVIH) provides comprehensive health services, including medical, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health, to documented California Indians in Fresno, Madera, and Kings counties. The organization offers both direct care and Purchased/Referred Care services, with a focus on culturally appropriate healthcare delivery.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Behavioral Health Services
Offers mental health counseling and related social services to eligible patients
Direct Care Services
Provides no-cost medical, dental, nutrition, mental health counseling, and social services at CVIH clinics to eligible Native American patients
Optometry Services
Includes eye exams, one pair of glasses annually (frames and lenses) or contact lenses up to $200; repairs and replacements covered; available through CVIH staff optician or reimbursement
Outreach Department
Engages in community outreach to support patient access and eligibility determination
Patient Portal
Provides 24/7 online access to medical records, lab results, appointments, messaging with doctors, immunizations, and prescriptions via web or the Healow App.
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)
Covers laboratory studies, imaging, pharmacy prescriptions from contract pharmacies, specialty referrals, dental lab work, optometry services, hearing aids, and minor outpatient surgeries as funding allows
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) Services
Covers certain benefits in addition to direct care, including laboratory studies, x-ray and imaging, pharmacy prescriptions from contract pharmacies, specialty referrals, dental laboratory work, limited dental specialty referrals, optometry services, hearing aids, minor surgeries, and electronic medical history bracelets/cards, as funding allows. PRC acts as a payer of last resort.
TeleVisit
Offers remote consultations with doctors for non-emergency and follow-up care via smartphone, laptop, or PC.
activities · 5

what they do

direct service · 5
  • Administer Purchased/Referred Care services Vision and Hearing Aids Provision
    Provides funding for and coverage of specialty care services including laboratory studies, imaging, dental services, outpatient minor surgeries, hearing aids, and vision care (including annual eye exams and one pair of glasses per year) based on medical necessity and funding availability.
  • Deliver comprehensive health services to American Indian communities Integrated Behavioral Health Services
    Provides medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive medicine, and health education services regardless of patients’ ability to pay, through Direct Care and outreach programs.
  • Manage patient care through online patient portal Patient Portal & Digital Access Systems
    Provides 24/7 online access to medical records, lab results, immunization records, appointments, prescriptions, medication lists, vital signs, and secure messaging; enables appointment management, prescription refills, and online bill payment via the patient portal.
  • Operate medical and dental clinics in Central Valley communities
    Operates six clinics in the Central Valley, including in Fresno, Clovis, North Fork, Prather, and Tachi, with recent expansion of dental services at a newly opened clinic in Prather.
  • Provide telehealth consultations Telehealth Consultations & Virtual Care
    Offers non-emergency and follow-up care through healow TeleVisits, enabling remote access to medical providers.
strategies · 6

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Community-based health care delivery community-based health care delivery unique to this org
    Focuses on delivering accessible, culturally appropriate health care services to American Indian populations in specific Central Valley counties (Fresno, Madera, Kings), ensuring geographic and cultural alignment with community needs.
  • Digital patient portal for health access and engagement patient_portal_access unique to this org
    Provides secure, centralized digital access to medical records, communication tools, and self-management features through a patient portal to support informed decision-making and improve engagement and care continuity.
  • Integrated care delivery model integrated_care_model unique to this org
    Expands access to comprehensive health services by co-locating medical and dental care in shared clinics, improving coordination and continuity of care for patients.
  • Purchased/Referred Care as payer of last resort payer_of_last_resort unique to this org
    Operates the Purchased/Referred Care program as the payer of last resort, covering eligible patient costs after primary insurance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and care coordination through restricted eligibility and provider oversight.
  • Sliding fee scale for affordable care sliding_fee_scale unique to this org
    Uses a sliding fee scale based on federal poverty guidelines to ensure services are affordable and accessible regardless of patients’ ability to pay.
  • Tribal self-governance through P.L. 93-638 contracting tribal-self-governance unique to this org
    Operates under the Tribal Self-Governance model via P.L. 93-638 contracts with the Indian Health Service, enabling tribal control over health service delivery with governance by a Board representing tribal and geographic communities.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$35.87M
Contributions & grants$18.86M53%
Program service revenue$15.91M44%
Investment income$676K2%
Other revenue$427K
expenses
Total expenses$23.26M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$15.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$97.22M
Cash$36.22M
Investments$4.99M
Liabilities$16.80M
Net assets$80.41M
Liquid reserves21.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 20
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Charles Fowler Executive Dir. 40 $343K
Gurpal Bains CFO/Deputy Dir 40 $339K
Aaron Kissel Medical Director 40 $330K
Matthew Easton Physician 40 $318K
Lenzy Stephenson Physician 40 $317K
Christopher Garcia Physician 40 $317K
Inderpreet Feudale Physician 40 $289K
Julie Ramsey COO 40 $210K
Lynnell Shaffer Secretary 2 $23K
James Lewis Vice Chair 2 $21K
Dixie Jackson Chairperson 2 $20K
Shelby Charley SR Board Member 2 $20K
Misty Ortega Treasurer 2 $18K
Lorena Killian Board Member 2 $17K
Shane Ratchford Board Member 2 $17K
Irene Roan Board Member 2 $15K
Brenda Sorondo Board Member 2 $15K
Pearl Hutchins Board Member 2 $15K
Hillary Battles Board Member 2 $14K
Donna Cisco Board Member 2 $12K
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Fresno American Indian Health Partner — Partner organization listed under other resources for patients.
  • Fresno County Department of Public Health Partner — Local public health agency listed as a resource for patients.
  • Healow Partner — Partners with Healow to provide mobile app access to the patient portal.
  • Indian Health Service Government — Contracts with CVIH under P.L. 93-638 to provide health services.
  • Indian Health Service Government — Contracts with Central Valley Indian Health, Inc. to provide health services in the Central Valley area.
  • Indian Health Service Government — Contracts with the Indian Health Service to provide health services in the Central Valley area.
  • Indian Health Service Government — Partner organization referenced for patient resources and services.
  • Kings County Department of Public Health Partner — Local public health agency listed as a resource for patients.
  • Madera County Dept. of Public Health Partner — Local public health agency listed as a resource for patients.
  • eClinicalWorks Partner — Technology partner providing the patient portal and healow app platform.