QueensCare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1897 by the Franciscan Sisters of Sacred Heart, QueensCare operates as a faith-based healthcare provider committed to delivering accessible, affordable medical care to low-income and uninsured residents of Los Angeles County. The organization employs approximately 50 staff members and operates through a seamless system of care that combines direct healthcare services with charitable grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$496.2M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.6M
+30.7% YoY
Grant Count
69
+38.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
-5.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: As a faith-based organization, QueensCare strives to provide, directly and in collaboration with others, accessible quality healthcare for low-income individuals and families residing in Los Angeles County.
Primary Service Areas: QueensCare serves low-income families and individuals living in Los Angeles County who have no health insurance, do not qualify for governmental health programs, and are below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The primary service area covers 10 zip codes in Los Angeles: 90004, 90005, 90006, 90020, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90038, and 90057.
Program Focus: QueensCare operates four divisions providing:
- Direct Healthcare Division: Inpatient and outpatient care, nursing services, and pastoral care
- Mobile Dental Program: Free dental treatment to low-income children and adults at Los Angeles Unified School District campuses and community sites, operated in partnership with the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
- Mental Health Services: Mental healthcare services coordinated with QueensCare Health Centers
- Charitable Division: Grants and scholarships to supplement healthcare services and support hospitals, health care agencies, and individuals working in low-income healthcare
Grantmaking
QueensCare makes grants through its Charitable Division to supplement the healthcare services it provides directly. Recent grant awards include:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $7,898 to $1,187,131.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
QueensCare focuses exclusively on Los Angeles County, with primary service areas in 10 specific zip codes in Los Angeles and a secondary service area covering additional neighborhoods in the county.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $496,164,000
- Total Revenue: $13,034,036
- Total Expenses: $20,883,184
- Total Liabilities: $13,000,000
- Program Expense Ratio: 88.88%
Tax Status: QueensCare has been tax-exempt since July 1959 (EIN: 95-1644040). The organization reported conflict of interest transactions in its June 2024 tax filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $496,164,000 | $458,003,000 | $440,790,264 |
| Revenue | $13,034,036 | $12,138,784 | $11,385,382 |
| Expenses | $20,883,184 | $19,562,827 | $20,954,823 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,937,060 | $5,350,881 | $5,707,221 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from QueensCare
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Cushman | Chair | 10 | $10,000 |
| Frances Inman | Vice Chair | 10 | $7,250 |
| Barry Peterson | Secretary | 10 | $4,250 |
| Steven Aronoff | Director | 2 | $7,500 |
| Edward Avila | Director | 2 | $7,250 |
| Joseph Bui | Director | 2 | — |
| Haley English | Director | 2 | $4,750 |
| Javier Guerena | Director | 2 | $8,000 |
| Jeff Hermann | Director | 2 | — |
| Rev Michael Mata | Director | 4 | $5,000 |
| Allan Michelena | Director | 2 | $3,250 |
| Gene A Nuziard | Director | 1 | — |
| Denise Partamian Forgette | Director | 2 | $9,750 |
| Bettie J Woods | Director | 2 | $6,000 |
| Barbara B Hines | CEO | 38 | $528,804 |
| Faith Lee | CFO (Q) | 40 | $195,918 |
| Santa F Russell | Parish Nurse | 40 | $124,173 |
| Marina Snitman | Chief Operating Officer (QHC) | 40 | $152,070 |
| Maryam Sesay | Director of Operations | 40 | $127,014 |
| Ana E Murillo | Parish Nurse | 40 | $124,671 |
| Simidyan Araksi | Director of Administration | 40 | $117,912 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
QueensCare has been actively engaged in grantmaking to support healthcare initiatives across Los Angeles County. Recent grant announcements include awards to organizations focused on maternal health equity, patient transportation services, and specialized support programs for vulnerable populations. The organization also maintains an active scholarship program for individuals pursuing healthcare careers and organizations advancing low-income healthcare access.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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