Coalition for Responsible Community Development
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ("CRCD"), AND SUBSIDIARIES ("THE ORGANIZATION") IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BETTER SUSTAIN, COORDINATE, AND IMPROVE LOCAL PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON HELPING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS LIVING AND WORKING IN DETERIORATING NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT SOUTH LOS ANGELES BY ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTING SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS, LIVING WAGE JOBS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND ALL THE OTHER IMPORTANT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES A COMMUNITY NEEDS TO THRIVE.
- Income
- $53.0 million
- Spending
- $46.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 60%
- Employees
- 939
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $367,228, president & ceo
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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 65% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 42% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $40.2 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OCOMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION: THROUGH ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, CRCD ENTERPRISES, CRCD SERVES AS THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES' LEAD PROVIDER OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH LA PORTION OF LA CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9. CRCD'S PROFESSIONAL CREW TRAINS AND HIRES LOCAL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO HELP BEAUTIFY THE NEIGHBORHOOD. TODAY, CRCD ENTERPRISES IS ALSO A STATE-LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND PAINTING COMPANY. SERVICES INCLUDE GRAFFITI ABATEMENT, BULKY ITEM PICK-UP, BUSINESS DISTRICT CLEANING, CONSTRUCTION, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PAINTING, URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE.IN 2024, THE BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT COLLECTED A TOTAL OF 188,525 BAGS AND BULKY ITEMS FOR A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 894.63 TONS OF TRASH AND DEBRIS REMOVED FROM THE STREETS OF LA.HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES:THE HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DEVELOPS AND OPERATES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR YOUNG ADULTS, FAMILIES, SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND OTHER LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. CRCD STAFF PROVIDE ON-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES AT 7 OF OUR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN SOUTH LA, WITH A FOCUS ON HELPING OUR MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OBTAIN SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE VOLUNTARY SERVICES INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES, MONEY MANAGEMENT COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES SUCH AS JOB TRAINING, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS. TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF YOUTH AGES 18-24 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS SPECIFICALLY, WE OPERATE RUTH'S PLACE, A DROP-IN CENTER FOR THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE ON THE STREETS. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,200 PEOPLE, OF WHICH 435 WERE HOUSED. THE PROGRAM ALSO OPERATED A DROP-IN CENTER FOR HOMELESS YOUTH WHERE 755 MEALS WERE PROVIDED. CRCD SERVED AS THE REGIONAL COORDINATOR FOR THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES YOUTH COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM AND PROVIDED NAVIGATION SERVICES TO TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULTS: THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONNECTS DISLOCATED WORKERS, VETERANS, AND THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED WITH WRAPAROUND EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL COACHING SERVICES. AS THE LEAD AGENCY OPERATING THE VERNON-CENTRAL/LATTC WORKSOURCE CENTER, WE ARE A PROUD PARTNER OF THE AMERICA'S JOB CENTER NETWORK. CRCD ENDEAVORS TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED IN A CAREER WITH FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGES. CRCD TEAM MEMBERS FORM PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COACHING THAT EFFECTIVELY PAIRS PEOPLE WITH PERSONALIZED INDUSTRY TRAINING, WORKFORCE READINESS, FINANCIAL COACHING, ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING, RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 2,274 INDIVIDUALS; 710 RE-ENTERED FROM INCARCERATION. 476 SKILLS TRAINING COURSES WERE ALSO CONDUCTED. 99 EMPLOYERS OUTREACHED, 84 ENGAGED.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH: YOUTH SERVICES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AT THE HEART OF CRCD'S PURPOSE. BY PROVIDING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WE WERE AWARDED A FULL SPECTRUM OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN SOUTH LA. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE DISCONNECTED AND TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH AGES 14-26 WHO FACE CHALLENGES THAT TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS CANNOT ACCOMMODATE. CRCD'S APPROACH TO YOUTH SERVICES PRIORITIZES ASSESSING THE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT YOUTH FROM EXCELLING IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, ADDRESSING THE LONGSTANDING NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS WHERE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE RESIDE, AND ENGAGING IN COLLABORATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS IMPACTING A YOUNG PERSON'S LIFE.THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AT CRCD ACADEMY WITH CO-ENROLMENT AND CAREER-PATH TRAINING WITH OUR PARTNER, LA TRADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 14-26 REDUCE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND BUILD CAREERS. THE CRCD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFERS AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE PREPARED TO ENTER THE COMMUNITY AS EDUCATED, SKILLED, AND READY TO SUCCEED. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,601 YOUNG PEOPLE OF WHICH 145 RECEIVED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND CREDENTIALS, 467 WERE PLACED IN JOBS (PRODUCING $1,298,114 IN WAGES EARNED).BUSINESS SOURCE CENTER:THE BUSINESS SOURCE CENTER PROVIDES STARTUP VENTURES AND CURRENT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS VARIOUS COST-EFFECTIVE TOOLS TO MAKE THEIR BUSINESS A SUCCESS. THROUGH THESE TOOLS, SMALL BUSINESSES CAN GROW AND REMAIN COMPETITIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES. MOST SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO SOUTHEAST LA BUSINESS OWNERS AND RESIDENT ENTREPRENEURS.IN 2024, THE BUSINESS SOURCE CENTER SERVED 101 SMALL BUSINESSES, CONDUCTED 99 WORKSHOPS/EVENTS, AND ASSISTED LOCAL BUSINESSES IN SECURING LOANS AMOUNTING TO $2,079,429.REAL ESTATE: CRCD IS COMMITTED TO SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THE NEED TO BUILD HOUSING FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG ADULTS FACING MULTIPLE BARRIERS TO STABILITY IN SOUTH LA. IN 2007, WE BEGAN DEVELOPING PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WITH ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. WE ACTIVELY PARTNER WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, LIKE-MINDED DEVELOPERS, AND HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS TO NOT ONLY BUILD NEW HOUSING COMPLEXES BUT ALSO TO RENOVATE HISTORIC SOUTH LA, PRESERVE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND MEET THE HOUSING NEEDS OF THE AREA.CRCD CURRENTLY OWNS AND OPERATES 14 DEVELOPMENTS WITH 681 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WITH MORE THAN 1,750 IN DEVELOPMENT. THESE UNITS REPRESENT A COMBINED INVESTMENT OF $528 MILLION IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE. THE DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE WILL SERVE TAY, VETERANS, HOMELESS ADULTS, FAMILIES AND SENIORS IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES AND THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
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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