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Howard Brown Health Center

ROOTED IN LGBTQ+ LIBERATION, HOWARD BROWN HEALTH PROVIDES AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE AND MOBILIZES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. WE ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUAL WELLBEING AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Howard Brown Health Center

Access LGBTQ affirming primary care, STI/STD testing, HIV/AIDS services, TGNC healthcare, and women's health services at clinics across Chicago.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

Rooted in lgbtq+ liberation, howard brown health provides affirming healthcare and mobilizes for social justice. We are agents of change for individual wellbeing and community empowerment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($184.6 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Howard Brown Health Center is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 362894128. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $214M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Howard Brown Health Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 93/100.

Howard Brown Health Center is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years. Its registered address is 4025 North Sheridan Road, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Howard Brown Health Center has $214M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Howard Brown Health Center is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $214M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Howard Brown Health Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Howard Brown Health Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Access LGBTQ affirming primary care, STI/STD testing, HIV/AIDS services, TGNC healthcare, and women's health services at clinics across Chicago. Howard Brown Health Center is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.

Among health charities registered in United States: Howard Brown Health Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $214M is well above the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Howard Brown Health Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Howard Brown Health Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362894128, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DA
David Ernesto Munar
President and CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alfred T••••••• M•
PHYSICIAN
AU
Austin B•••••
TREASURER
B
B P•••••••••••
SECRETARY
BR
Brandi J•••••• M•
CHIEF BEHAVIORAL HEALH OFFICER
CH
Chad N••• H••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
CO
Corinne B••• M•
PHYSICIAN
CR
Cris J••••••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
DA
David E•••••• M••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
DR
Dr R•••• G••
Interim President and CEO
DR
Dr T••••• G•••••
CEO
EL
Elliott C••••••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
ER
Eric S••••••••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
FR
Fresh R•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
GA
Garrett T•••••••••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
JA
Jared L••••
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR
JA
Javier G••••••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
JE
Jennifer P••••••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
JO
John M••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
LA
Laura C•••• M•
PSYCHIATRIST
MA
Magda H••••••• M•
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
MA
Maliyah A•••••
VICE CHAIR AT-LARGE
MA
Mario T•••• J•
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
MA
Mark H••••••
MEMBER AT-LARGE
MA
Maya G•••• M•
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
MI
Mike M•••••
VICE CHAIR AT-LARGE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$205.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$201.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$202.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$213.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$188.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Howard Brown Health Center This page 83 $213.7 million 100%
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation 93 $2.3 million 100%
Frankie Mae Foundation 93 $200,381 92%
Brain Education Strategies and Technology 93 $64,079 86%
Attune Center for Healing 93 $1.2 million 87%
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc 93 $181,567 88%
Hiv Hcv Resource Center Inc 93 $641,491 100%
Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center 93 $418,423 90%
Vr Foundation Inc 93 $195,304 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Howard Brown Health Center

What is Howard Brown Health Center?
Howard Brown Health Center is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Access LGBTQ affirming primary care, STI/STD testing, HIV/AIDS services, TGNC healthcare, and women's health services at clinics across Chicago.
When was Howard Brown Health Center founded?
Howard Brown Health Center was founded in 1976.
Who leads Howard Brown Health Center?
David Ernesto Munar serves as President and CEO.
Where is Howard Brown Health Center located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Howard Brown Health Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Howard Brown Health Center trustworthy?
Howard Brown Health Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Howard Brown Health Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362894128.
What is Howard Brown Health Center's website?
https://www.howardbrown.org