Nonprofit · EIN 04-2622756
GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $81,575,375 | $77,522,898 | $4,052,477 | $52,243,607 | $20,171,808 | $32,071,799 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $79,015,196 | $72,282,098 | $6,733,098 | $47,425,262 | $20,525,694 | $26,899,568 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $66,014,536 | $62,313,829 | $3,700,707 | $37,266,169 | $18,808,180 | $18,457,989 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $280,391
- Program service revenue
- $80,576,130
- Investment income
- $718,854
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $32,333
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $297,599
- Other salaries and wages
- $48,875,980
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $57,384,192
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,276,674
- Travel
- $1,080,465
- Depreciation
- $407,799
- Program services (functional)
- $66,766,436
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,719,856
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,606
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,425,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,243,607
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,171,808
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,071,799
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,025,103
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,313,321
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $31,608,019
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $463,780
- Gross receipts
- $81,575,375
- Employees
- 1,525
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS VELAZQUEZ | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $294,405 | $38,309 |
| LOIS NESCI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $258,059 | $24,310 |
| ERIKA RYAN | APRN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,713 | $53,917 |
| JEFFERY MCGEARY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $191,029 | $6,599 |
| JANINE KENT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $176,754 | $6,656 |
| JAMES DONNELLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROXANA LLERENA-QUINN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SANTIAGO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBERTO AMADOR | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY KLIMCZUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA C POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO OLIVAS-CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISMERY GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDNA N RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS DEVANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS VELAZQUEZ | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $306,560 | $25,168 |
| LOIS NESCI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $248,742 | $17,897 |
| ERIKA RYAN | APRN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,552 | $38,801 |
| JEFFERY MCGEARY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $179,984 | $4,809 |
| JANINE KENT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $165,525 | $5,526 |
| JAMES DONNELLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA MARTINEZ-ALVAREZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STERLING HALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBERTO AMADOR | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY KLIMCZUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROXANA LLERENA-QUINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA C POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO OLIVAS-CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL ARCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISMERY GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDNA N RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOIS NESCI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $250,286 | $8,196 |
| ERIKA RYAN | ADVANCED PRACTICE RN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,238 | $17,083 |
| JEFFERY MCGEARY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $169,744 | $2,645 |
| JANINE KENT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $155,749 | $2,872 |
| CHRISTOPHER EZZO | VP COMMUNITY BASED YOUTH & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,496 | $16,930 |
| LOUIS VELAZQUEZ | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,220 | $6,581 |
| TIFFANY BASILE | VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,893 | $10,431 |
| SHANE BROOKS | VP COMMUNITY BASED & RES SREVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,666 | $900 |
| TAMI DAVIS | DIRECTOR AFS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,475 | $10,765 |
| CHELSA BRYANT | VP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,663 | $10,008 |
| ROBERT DEVITO | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $116,445 | $6,842 |
| VICTOR GRIFFITHS | DIRECTOR COMMUNITY BASED YOUTH SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,756 | $10,496 |
| ANA MALAVE-ORTIZ | VP HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,822 | $2,419 |
| RANDI GRUBBS | DIRECTOR OF ADULT RES & COMM SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,948 | $8,679 |
| DEBORAH EVANS | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,228 | $5,519 |
| KIMBERLY RITTER | DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AFS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,280 | $1,853 |
| JAMES DONNELLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA MARTINEZ-ALVAREZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STERLING HALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBERTO AMADOR | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY KLIMCZUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROXANA LLERENA-QUINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA C POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENE A PEREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO OLIVAS-CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL ARCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISMERY GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 933 E COLUMBUS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105-2509
- In care of
- % JANINE KENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LOIS NESCI, 933 EAST COLUMBUS AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105
- Signed the 990
- LOIS NESCI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (413) 736-8329
- Website
- GANDARACENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITTLESEY PC
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF HISPANICS, AFRICAN-AMERICANS AND OTHER CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PREVENTION, AND EDUCATION SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- ADOLESCENT FAMILY SERVICES: THE CENTER'S FLEXIBLE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WORK TO WRAP A COMPREHENSIVE CARE-PLANNING TEAM AROUND THE FAMILY UNIT AS TO BEST SUPPORT THE CHILD WHILE RESPECTING THE FAMILY'S VALUES, BELIEFS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS WHILE BEING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE. WHEN A FAMILY UNIT IS NOT A POSSIBILITY, A POSITIVE FUTURE STILL IS. OUR RESIDENTIAL HOMES PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND OFFER THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE THROUGH ENCOURAGING GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.Expenses $14,793,481 · revenue $19,142,076
- COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY: THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FROM A COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ACCESS AND UTLIIZATION OF MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES TO VARIOUS PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, A STRUCTURED OUTPATIENT ADDICTION PROGRAM, DRIVER ALCOHOL EDUCATION, GAMBLING DISORDERS, ANGER MANAGEMNENT, AND SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT.Expenses $19,515,480 · revenue $22,958,475
- SEE SCHEDULE OADULT LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL/CBFS: GMHC OFFERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN THE LOWER PIONEER VALLEY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:GANDARA RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN (GRSW)IS A WOMEN'S RECOVERY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BEHAVIOR TECHNIQUES WITH POSTIVE REINFORCEMENT. STAFF WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO HELP ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN SKILLS TO SUPPORT A LIFE OF SOBRIETY. THE PROGRAM IS FOR WOMEN AGES 18 AND OLDER WITH AN AVERAGE STAY OF 6-12 MONTHS IN THE PROGRAM.HAIRSTON HOUSE IS A RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR UP TO 17 MALES AGE 18 AND OLDER, WHO ARE WILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING AN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND USES BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES ALONG WITH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. THE AVERAGE STAY IS 3-6 MONTHS.GANDARA ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM (GARP) IS A 37 BED FACILITY THAT PROVIDES LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY TREATMENT FOR SPANISH SPEAKING MEN WITH A DEPENDENCY ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. THE AVERAGE STAY IS 6-12 MONTHS, DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEED.Expenses $9,246,822 · revenue $11,169,836
- OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PREVENTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAMS-OFFERS SERVICES TO CHIDLREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE PYSCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, COUPLES THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS. CLIENTS ARE SEEN AS THEY WALK IN TO THE CLINIC.Expenses $23,210,653 · revenue $27,338,076
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
- 04-2622756
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,243,607
- Income (IRS master file)
- $81,575,375
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $81,575,375 | $77,522,898 | $52,243,607 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $79,015,196 | $72,282,098 | $47,425,262 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $66,014,536 | $62,313,829 | $37,266,169 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $60,249,784 | $57,471,988 | $22,518,218 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 04-2622756).
Questions about GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC is 04-2622756.
- Is GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC 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 GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC 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 GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC 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 GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LOIS NESCI.
- Who are the officers and directors of GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $294,405 (LOUIS VELAZQUEZ, PSYCHIATRIST).
- How much revenue does GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $81,575,375, expenses of $77,522,898 and total assets of $52,243,607 at year end.
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