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Native American Health Center Inc

Oakland, CA · EIN 237135928 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.nativehealth.org
revenue
$36.1M
expenses
$34.9M
net assets
$36.2M
employees
338
volunteers
3
program ratio
79%
filing since
2019
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Native American Health Center, Inc. (NAHC) is to provide medical care, dental treatment, mental health, counseling & social services, & youth services.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Native American Health Center (NAHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center and Urban Indian Health Project serving the Bay Area since 1972. It provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, community wellness, and social services. NAHC focuses on a holistic model of care, respecting cultural and linguistic differences, and serves both Native American/Alaska Native populations and other underserved communities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $7.19M
    Community Wellness/Behavioral Health: Family & Child Guidance Department of NAHC provided services such as Behavioral Health services, violence prevention, community-based substance abuse counseling, HIV/AIDS prevention & care & community capacity building efforts.
  2. #2 $6.87M
    Dental Services: NAHC contracts with various governmental agencies to provide dental care.
named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Behavioral Health Services
Provides individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, and recovery support for adults and youth (ages 10+), using evidence-based therapies including CBT, motivational interviewing, and EMDR, with culturally rooted care
Community Wellness
Provides programs and services aimed at improving overall community well-being.
Community Wellness and Social Services
Offers holistic support including outreach, cultural events, and social services that address physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of members
Dental Services
Provides high-quality dental care.
Medical Services
Provides high-quality primary medical care.
Medical and Dental Services
Comprehensive primary medical and dental care offered at multiple sites, serving as a safety net clinic for underserved populations regardless of tribal affiliation
Seven Generations Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to Native American and Alaska Native students residing in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties, as well as to NAHC staff pursuing higher education
Social Services
Offers social service programs to support community members.
activities · 31

what they do

direct service · 27
  • Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs
    Offers individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, recovery support, same-day consultations, and community wellness programs designed to improve mental health and promote self-awareness and management skills. Also includes free rapid HIV testing, harm reduction supply distribution (Narcan, fentanyl test strips), and condom access for all individuals regardless of patient status.
  • Behavioral health and substance use services Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Offers individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, recovery support, and same-day behavioral health consultations to promote mental health and self-management skills.
  • Community HIV/STI testing and harm reduction HIV & STI Testing and Treatment Services
    Provides free rapid HIV testing with 20-minute results, condom distribution, and harm reduction supplies such as Narcan and fentanyl test strips to all individuals, regardless of patient status.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical Clinics
    Provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 14,000 individuals annually across Alameda County and San Francisco, including pediatric, women’s, perinatal, adolescent, and adult care. Services are accessible to all regardless of tribal affiliation, insurance status, or ability to pay, with acceptance of Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and sliding fee scale options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services
    Provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 14,000 individuals annually, regardless of tribal affiliation, insurance status, or background. Services include pediatric, adolescent, adult, and women’s health care, perinatal support, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
  • Culturally Integrated Health Care Delivery Indigenous Health Services Integration
    Operates a health care system that integrates traditional Native cultural practices into clinical and community services, serving urban Native communities in the Bay Area since 1972.
  • Culturally integrated health care delivery Indigenous Health Services Integration
    Operates a health care system that incorporates traditional Native cultural practices into medical, dental, and behavioral health services to support holistic wellness.
  • Expansion of services through Flicker facility
    The new Flicker facility will add 20 dental operatories, serve 10,000 new members and 20,000 additional visits annually, and include a 300-person community gathering space and educational workshops for over 3,000 community members per year.
  • Facilitate access to healthcare payment options Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare Services
    Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and sliding fee scale payments, and assists uninsured patients in accessing programs that cover their care, including participation in the Ryan White Care Program.
  • Flicker Facility Expansion and Community Hub
    The new Flicker facility will expand access by adding 20 dental operatories, serving 10,000 new members and providing 20,000 additional visits annually. It will include a safe gathering space for cultural and community events with capacity for 300 people and host educational workshops for over 3,000 community members each year.
  • Offer community wellness programs and events Integrated Wellness Programs
    Offers community wellness programs to promote health and well-being, including an ongoing community engagement activity called "Walking In The City" to foster social connections, and plans to offer events and educational workshops for over 3,000 community members annually through the new Flicker facility.
  • Offer scholarships for Native American and Alaska Native students Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides financial assistance to Native American and Alaska Native students through the Seven Generations Scholarship Fund, offering annual scholarship opportunities with full-time awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 and part-time awards from $200 to $500 per class. The program also offers reimbursement of up to $500 for standardized test fees and test preparation courses.
  • Operate school-based health centers
    Operates school-based health centers to deliver health services in educational settings, specifically providing adolescent health services through eight such centers.
  • Operate youth programs
    Operates a youth program called New Indigenous Era for transitional aged youth (ages 16-26) in San Francisco, providing a space for connection and creative expression.
  • Provides WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) services to support nutrition and health for women, infants, and children.
  • Provide behavioral health services Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides behavioral health services to patients, including individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, recovery support, and same-day behavioral health consultations, to help clients develop self-awareness and management skills for improved mental health and well-being.
  • Provide comprehensive dental services Comprehensive Dental Care Access
    Provides comprehensive dental care to community members, including pediatric dental care for children aged 0-5 years, regardless of tribal affiliation or ethnicity. The organization plans to add 20 additional dental operatories through its new Flicker facility.
  • Provide comprehensive medical services Comprehensive Pediatric Primary Care
    Provides comprehensive medical services to over 14,000 members annually, including general medical care, pediatric services (newborn, well-baby, immunizations, urgent care), women's health (annual exams, family planning, gynecological care), perinatal health (pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum care, nutrition, breastfeeding support), adolescent health, and adult medicine (preventive care, HIV/STI testing, chronic disease management). Services are available to all individuals regardless of age, gender, tribal affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity, and integrate traditional Native culture.
  • Provide harm reduction and HIV testing services HIV & STI Testing and Treatment Services
    Provides free rapid HIV testing with results in 20 minutes, linkages to medical care, and distribution of harm reduction supplies including Narcan, fentanyl testing strips, and condoms to all individuals regardless of patient status.
  • School-Based Health Centers
    Operates eight school-based health centers that deliver adolescent-focused medical and behavioral health services, including confidential HIV/STI testing, pregnancy prevention, counseling, and care coordination, directly within educational settings.
  • School-based health centers
    Operates eight school-based health centers delivering medical and behavioral health services to adolescents, including preventive care, mental health counseling, STI/HIV testing, and care coordination.
  • Seven Generations Scholarship Fund Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides annual scholarships ranging from $200–$2,500 per class or full-time study to Native American and Alaska Native students, including reimbursement of up to $500 for standardized test fees and prep courses.
  • Seven Generations Scholarship Program Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides financial assistance to Native American and Alaska Native students through full-time awards ($1,000–$2,500) and part-time awards ($200–$500 per class), including reimbursement of up to $500 for standardized test fees and prep courses. Applications open annually in the spring.
  • WIC and Nutritional Support Services WIC Nutrition Support Services
    Provides WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) services to support nutrition and health for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children, including breastfeeding support and nutrition counseling.
  • WIC and community wellness programs WIC Nutrition Support Services
    Delivers WIC services to support nutrition for women, infants, and children, and offers community wellness programs to promote holistic health and well-being.
  • Youth and Community Engagement Programs
    Runs the New Indigenous Era youth program for transitional-aged youth (16–26) in San Francisco, offering space for connection and creative expression, and hosts community-building activities such as "Walking In The City" to foster social ties through neighborhood exploration.
  • Youth engagement and creative expression programs
    Runs the New Indigenous Era program for transitional-aged youth (16–26) in San Francisco, providing space for connection, creative expression, and social engagement through activities like "Walking In The City."
capacity building · 4
  • Affordable Housing and Workforce Development Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
    In partnership with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, is developing 76 units of affordable housing and 36 prior units at the Seven Directions site, while generating 52 new long-term jobs through the construction and operation of the Flicker facility.
  • Affordable housing development
    Develops affordable housing in partnership with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, including 36 units at the Seven Directions facility and 76 units at the Flicker site.
  • Provide affordable housing
    Will build 76 units of affordable housing in partnership with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates at the Flicker site, and previously opened the Seven Directions Healthcare Facility in 2008 which included 36 units of affordable family housing.
  • Workforce and community capacity building
    Employs over 400 staff across Alameda County and San Francisco and will generate 52 new long-term jobs through the Flicker facility development and operation.
strategies · 17

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 Empowerment through Education education-as-health-investment unique to this org
    The organization invests in the long-term health and well-being of Native communities by supporting educational attainment among Native youth and staff. Scholarship funding is utilized as a tool for community empowerment and intergenerational advancement, recognizing education as a key component of health investment.
  • Culturally Integrated and Culturally Responsive Care culturally_integrated_care unique to this org
    Integrates traditional Native culture, values, and practices into health care delivery through Native-led services, collaboration with traditional practitioners, and cultural grounding as a core component of clinical and preventive care.
  • Culturally Integrated and Responsive Care culturally_integrated_care unique to this org
    The organization provides healthcare services that are deeply rooted in Native American culture, integrating traditional practices, values, and community collaboration to deliver holistic and culturally-responsive care. This approach acknowledges and honors the history, diversity, strengths, and experiences of American Indians, ensuring that care is not only effective but also culturally relevant and respectful.
  • Culturally-integrated and culture-centered care model culturally-integrated care unique to this org
    Delivers holistic health services through a Native-led system that actively integrates traditional Native culture, values, and practitioners into clinical and preventive care, using cultural grounding as a core mechanism for healing and wellness.
  • Education as a Pathway to Community Empowerment education-as-health-investment unique to this org
    Invests in educational attainment and scholarship programs to promote long-term health equity, intergenerational advancement, and community self-determination.
  • Education as community empowerment and health investment education-as-health-investment unique to this org
    Supports educational attainment among Native youth and staff as a long-term strategy for improving community health outcomes and advancing intergenerational empowerment.
  • Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches evidence-based therapy unique to this org
    The organization utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR, to effectively address diverse mental health needs within the community.
  • Holistic Lifespan Care holistic_care unique to this org
    The organization employs a holistic model of care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of individuals and families across their entire lifespan. This includes integrating clinical services with community wellness programs and supportive systems like affordable housing and cultural gathering spaces to promote overall well-being and preventive care.
  • Holistic and Integrated Model of Lifelong Wellness integrated_wellness_model unique to this org
    Provides holistic, lifespan care that integrates clinical services, mental health, housing, and cultural programming to support individuals and families across generations and address interconnected social and health needs.
  • Holistic, lifespan, and integrated wellness model integrated wellness model unique to this org
    Provides lifelong, relationship-based care across clinical, social, and cultural domains, integrating services such as housing, mental health, perinatal support, and cultural spaces to address the full spectrum of individual and community well-being.
  • Relationship-Based Perinatal Care relationship-based perinatal care unique to this org
    The organization employs a relationship-based model to build supportive systems of care specifically for individuals during the perinatal period, emphasizing strong connections and continuous support.
  • Relationship-Based and Evidence-Based Clinical Care evidence-based_therapy unique to this org
    Uses evidence-based therapeutic practices and relationship-centered models, particularly in perinatal and mental health care, to build trust and improve clinical outcomes.
  • Safety Net and Universal Access to Care universal_access unique to this org
    Operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center to ensure healthcare access for all, regardless of tribal affiliation, insurance status, or ability to pay, using a sliding fee scale to remove financial barriers.
  • Safety net clinic with culturally informed care safety_net_clinic unique to this org
    Operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center and Urban Indian Health Project to provide accessible, culturally informed care that specifically honors American Indian history and experiences, while serving all community members regardless of background or ability to pay.
  • Sliding fee scale for equitable access sliding_fee_scale unique to this org
    Ensures financial barriers do not prevent access to dental and other health services by providing care based on need rather than ability to pay.
  • Universal Access and Safety Net Provision universal_access unique to this org
    The organization operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center and Urban Indian Health Project, serving as a safety net clinic to ensure accessible healthcare services for all community members, regardless of tribal affiliation, ethnicity, insurance status, or financial situation. This includes providing care based on need rather than ability to pay.
  • Use of evidence-based therapeutic practices evidence-based therapy unique to this org
    Complements culturally-rooted approaches with clinical rigor by employing evidence-based therapies such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and EMDR to meet diverse mental health needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$36.09M
Contributions & grants$16.49M46%
Program service revenue$19.33M54%
Investment income$204K1%
Other revenue$72K
expenses
Total expenses$34.92M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25.01M
Grants paid out$574K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$47.10M
Cash$8.85M
Investments$13.29M
Liabilities$10.88M
Net assets$36.22M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -8.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 23
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Martin Waukazoo CEO 40 $397K
Gerard Jenkins Chief Medi Off. 40 $364K
Natalie Aguilera CAO 40 $323K
Alan Wong CFO 40 $296K
Gregory Gareett COO 40 $286K
Alfonso Galindo Dir of Dental 40 $265K
Anjuli Piya MD 40 $258K
Benjamin Lee Dentist 40 $257K
Tareh K Naderi MD 40 $246K
Allison D Sombredero Sanchez Medical Director 40 $244K
Utaka Springer Dir. Behv. Hlth 40 $216K
Bonita Trinclisti Dir Clinic. Ser 40 $204K
Yvonne Chan Director of Financ 40 $200K
Ruel Empleo IT Director 40 $195K
Anthony Guzman Dir of Com.Well 40 $191K
Amber Curly Past CFO 40 $173K
Atziri Rodriguez SBC Director 40 $157K
Cindi Adams Chairperson 1 $3K
Jessica Rich Board Member 1 $3K
Lee Davenport V. Chairperson 1 $3K
Victoria Partida-Young Board Member 1 $3K
Carmen Foghorn Treasurer 1 $3K
Nathan Blacksmith Board Member 1 $3K
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Alameda County Healthy Teeth, Healthy Community Project Partner — Participates in the Alameda County Healthy Teeth, Healthy Community Project.
  • California Consortium of Urban Indian Health Network — NAHC is a member of the California Consortium of Urban Indian Health.
  • Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program Partner — Participates in the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program to support perinatal care.
  • Diablo Valley College Dental Hygiene Program Partner — Dental clinics serve as teaching facilities for Diablo Valley College Dental Hygiene Program.
  • Friendship House Association of American Indians Partner — Leadership connection through Martin Waukazoo, CEO of Native American Health Center, and Helen Waukazoo, co-founder and CEO of Friendship House Association of American Indians.
  • Indian Health Service Government — NAHC operates as an Urban Indian Health Project through its relationship with the Indian Health Service.
  • Indian Health Service Partner — Provides consultation and training to support culturally-rooted behavioral health services.
  • John Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership, as evidenced by Sophia Taula-Lieras serving on the Seven Generations Scholarship Fund Committee.
  • Lutheran Medical Center Department of Dental Medicine Partner — Dental clinics serve as teaching facilities for Lutheran Medical Center Department of Dental Medicine.
  • Satellite Affordable Housing Associates Partner — Partner in developing the Flicker facility, including 76 units of affordable housing at the site
  • School-Based Health Department Partner — Partners with NAHC’s School-Based Health Department to provide dental services at school sites.
  • UCSF School of Dentistry Partner — Dental clinics serve as teaching facilities for UCSF School of Dentistry.