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Wilshire Community Services

EIN 20-5885093 · Los Angeles, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak18 out of 100GovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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Income
$180,042
Spending
$64,456
Reserves
-600.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1698% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 88% on the year before.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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. SENIOR SERVICES OFFERS EMPATHETIC LISTENING AND GUIDANCE BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS WHO HELP SENIORS NAVIGATE THE UPS AND DOWNS OF GRIEF, LOSS, AND DEPRESSION AND OTHER LIFE CHANGES.
  2. CREATIVE MEDIATION SERVICES PROVIDES MEDIATION SERVICES, FACILIATION SERVICES AND TRAINING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  3. THE GOODNEIGHBOR PROGRAM IS A GRASSROOTS EFFORT TO BRIDGE GAPS IN SAFETY-NET SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. VOLUNTEERS DONATE THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT MEET ESSSENTIAL NEEDS THAT ARE CURRENTLY UNFILLED BY OTHER PROGRAMS OR SERVICES. EXAMPLES OF SUCH SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, MINOR HOME REPAIR, LIGHT HOUSEWORK, YARD WOR, AND MEAL PREPARATION.
  4. LOAN CLOSET IS A FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT LOANS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO THOSE IN NEED. BASIC MEDICAL DEVICES SUCH AS CRUTCHES, CANES, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS AND BATHROOM SAFETY EQUIPMENT IS COMMONLY USED FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF TIME AFTER AN INJURY, SURGERY OR SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCE AND CAN BE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN FAMILIES CAN AFFORD. THE WILSHIRE LOAN CLOSET MAKES THIS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO BORROW WHEN IT IS NEEDED. EXPENSES $0. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 June 2026.

    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 2007.

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

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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