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Personal Involvement Center Inc

EIN 23-7186243 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, RESOURCES AND RECREATION TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POSITION OF RESIDENTS IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITITES. ALSO, TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO DEVELOP THE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
59
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$169,733, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    10 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $3.9 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESTHE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILIES AGES 0-21 YEARS OLD THAT ARE MEDICAL ELIGIBLE AND MEET MENTAL HEALTH NECESSITY CRITERIA. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO MEET MEDICAL NECESSITIES DUE TO EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT FUNCTIONING IN THE FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE AGENCY SITE, HOME, OR COMMUNITY, AS DETERMINED TO BEST MEET EACH CHILD'S SPECIFIC NEEDS. MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT SERVICES BY LICENSED PHYSICIANS, THERAPISTS SPECIALIZED IN PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY, AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 250 PEOPLE.
  2. $569,570 spent. FAMILY PRESERVATION NETWORKPERSONAL INVOLVEMENT CENTER'S FAMILY PRESERVATION NETWORK IS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF FAMILY PRESERVATION IS TO PROTECT CHILDREN BY STRENGTHENING AND PRESERVING FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL EDUCATION, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN IN A SAFE AND NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT. AS A LEAD AGENCY, THE PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT CENTER, INC. COORDINATES AND COLLABORATES WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO FAMILIES IN THE FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY OUR SOCIAL WORK AND PARA-PROFESSIONAL STAFF. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HELPED 243 FAMILIES.
  3. $127,014 spent. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION TRAINING (CAPIT)THE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES TO SERVICE PLANNING AREA (SPA) 6. THESE ARE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH LOS ANGELES. THE PROGRAM HAS PARTNERED WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO ASSIST THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THIS HIGHLY IMPACTED AREA WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE UTILIZING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS, INCLUDING POPULATIONS OF 1) INFANTS AND PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AT RISK FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT, 2) CHILDREN EXPOSED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS; 3) CHILDREN EXPOSED TO FAMILY VIOLENCE; 4) PREGNANT AND PARENTING ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN; AND, 5) CHILDREN WITH CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL PARENTS. APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE REFERRALS COME FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, WITH THE REMAINING RECEIVED FROM SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES. DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO HELP 21 CHILDREN.
  4. $182,185 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (DVSS)DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (DVSS) CONSIST OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED OUTCOME OF OBTAINING LEGAL PROTECTIONS, UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT AND MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PROVIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO DELIVER COORDINATED AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO CALWORKS PARTICIPANTS, AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN, THAT LEAD THEM TO A SAFER AND MORE STABLE ENVIRONMENT, WHILE PROVIDING THE ADULT WITH THE SKILLS TO BECOME EMPLOYED. DVSS ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST SURVIVORS IN ACHIEVING A NETWORK OF SAFE SUPPORTS SO THAT THEY CAN OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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