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Mosaic of Friends Inc

EIN 03-0529240 · Los Angeles, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO CREARE AN EFFECTIVE LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR EACH OF ITS RESIDENTS WITH THE HOPE THAT THIS WILL HELP STABLIZE THEIR SITUATION UNTIL A LESS RESTRICTIVE ONE IS APPROPRIATE FOR THEMEACH CHILD SERVICE PLAN IS TAILORED TO HIS PERSONAL NEEDS. THE SUPPORTS ARE INDIVIDULIZED AND CAN INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO CHOICES IN HEALTH AND MEDCAL CARE PERSONNEL, SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT,MONEY MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL SUPPORT AIDE FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILYLIVING, NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS, RECREATION AND LESSURE ACTIVITIES, AND SPECILIZED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $510,432 spent. TO PROVIDE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH AN ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT ORIENTED ALTERNATIVE FOR EMOTIONALLY AND BEHAVIORS DISORDERED CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE IN SETTINGS MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN NECESSARY.
  2. $243,375 spent. TO PROVIDE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH AN ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT ORIENTED ALTERNATIVE FOR EMOTIONALLY AND BEHAVIORS DISORDERED CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE IN SETTINGS MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN NECESSARY.
  3. $644,209 spent. TO PROVIDE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH AN ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT ORIENTED ALTERNATIVE FOR EMOTIONALLY AND BEHAVIORS DISORDERED CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE IN SETTINGS MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN NECESSARY.
  4. TO PROVIDE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH AN ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT ORIENTED ALTERNATIVE FOR EMOTIONALLY AND BEHAVIORS DISORDERED CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE IN SETTINGS MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN NECESSARY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of August 16, 2011. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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