South Bay Center for Counseling
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING (THE "CENTER") IS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED, CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH BAY AND GREATER LOS ANGELES. IT WAS INCORPORATED ON JANUARY 8,1974 TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND HEALTH DELIVERY PROGRAMS FOR THE PRE-SHCOOL CHILDREN WITHOUT COVERAGE. IT IS ALSO INVOLVED IN SCHOOL READINESS, WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PREVENTION INITIATIVE, AND RELATIONSHIP-BASED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020, THE CENTER RECEIVED FUNDS FROM UNITED WAY, LA COUNTY AND VARIOUS CORPORATIONS. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS MASKS AND FACE SHIELDS TO RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19.
- Income
- $10.1 million
- Spending
- $9.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 78%
- Employees
- 116
- Highest pay
- $95,793, executive dir.
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
Good: 75 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 33% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% 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 258 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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 (10)
- $3.2 million spent. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: 1)PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM - PROVIDES A COMPRHENSIVE, INTEGRATED CONTINUUM OF STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED AND COMMUNITY-ORIENTED RESOURCES DIRECTED TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LA AGES 6-18.2)RELATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM GOALS TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL SUPPORT AVAILABLETO RELATIVES AND NON-RELATED EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS RELATIVE (NREFM) CARING FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND THE JUVENILE COURT.
- $2.3 million spent. GURANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM SBCC is the program administrator for the first LA County guaranteed income pilot where 1000 individuals receive $1000 a month for three years. This program aims to support families in determining their own well-being. SBCC provides an economic development coach to provide support throughout the 3 years via service referrals, economic counseling, and as a connector between the participant and the county.
- $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM - FUNDED BY FIRST 5 LA SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE NETWORK OF "NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION COUNCIL" (NAC) THROUGHOUT LA COUNTY. A NAC IS A GROUP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AROUND SHARED VALUES AND THEN DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THE LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY. OTHER FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THAT EXPANDS CENSUS OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES THAT ARE UNDER REPRESENTED. COMMUNITY PARTNERS FUNDS OUTREACH TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE HOW TO PREVENT SPREAD AND MITIGATE HARM AND FUNDING FROM UCLA TO UTILIZE CANVASSERS FOR VACCINE OUTREACH TO TARGETED COMMUNITIES TO EDUCATE AND RECISTER FOR THE VACCINE. THRU UNITED WAY, SBCC TRAINS AND OUTREACHES TO CLIENTS ABOUT CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY RENTERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)
- $402,587 spent. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT PROVIDE SERVICES TO AT RISK FAMILIES AIMED AT PREVENTING AND TREATING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING LINKAGE OR REFERRAL FOR AFTER CARE SERVICES, AND PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES.
- $356,133 spent. PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES (DOULA) - PROVIDES A COMPRHENSIVE, INTEGRATED CONTINUUM OF STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED AND COMMUNITY-ORIENTED RESOURCES DIRECTED TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LA AGES 0-5 YEARS. SBCCs Community Based Doulas offer prenatal, labor, lactation, and postpartum support to under-served and at-risk women and teens who are pregnant or have recently given birth. SBCC doulas strive to build strong relationships with the new mothers they work with, while offering physical, emotional, and educational support and advocacy. Studies have shown that women in low-income groups experience sub-standard care and have consistently poorer maternal outcomes.
- $271,583 spent. ECONOMIC VITALITY AND ENERGY PATHWAY PROGRAMS - FUNDED BY MARATHON, PHILLIPS66 AND JAY & ROSE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION. THESE PROGRAM IS FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE JOB SKILLS TRAINING SO THEY CAN ENTER EMPLOYMENT WITH LIVABLE WAGES AND RETENTION. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES COUNSELING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SKILLS BUILDING. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO PROMOTE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INCREASE EARNINGS, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR LOW RESIDENTS.
- $236,903 spent. WILMINGTON COMMUNITY GARDEN AND URBAN FARM - FUNDED BY THE PORT OF LA, COUNTY OF LA, AND MARATHON. THE COMMUNITY GARDEN AND URBAN FARM PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AND PLANT LIFE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE GATHERING PLACE FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO GATHER AND CONNECT WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER. THE GARDEN SERVES AS BOTH A PUBLIC GREEN SPACE AND RESOURCE HUB FOR HEALTHY LIVING. THIS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM HOSTS REGULARLY-SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE GREEEN STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH.
- $13,042 spent. NEUTRAL FACILITATION PROGRAM- The Neutral Facilitation Program (NFP), used by agencies like the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, is a conflict-resolution process designed to support foster youth, caregivers, and social workers in addressing concerns collaboratively. A neutral facilitatorwho is not part of the caseguides structured discussions to ensure that the youths voice is heard and that all parties can work toward a fair solution. The program focuses on resolving issues such as placement concerns, communication problems, and access to services without immediately escalating to court, while still operating within child welfare laws and existing court orders.
- $10,996 spent. PRESCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS - A FREE PROGRAM THAT BRINGS THE CLASSROOM TO CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS IN PARKS, LIBRARIES AND RECREATION CENTERS. THE CLASSES COME TOGETHER ON BLAN KETS OR AROUND TABLES TO WORK ON FUN ACTIVITIES THAT TEACH SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORLD THAT CAN EASILY BE REPLICATED IN A HOME SETTING WITHOUT SPECIAL MATERIALS OR EXTRA TOYS.
- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - FUNDED BY THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL SERVICES TO LAUSD STUDENTS UNDER THE "AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM (ASES)OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. IT IS A KEY COMPONENT OF PRESIDENT BUSH'S NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, DRUG AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION, COUNSELING AND CHARACTER EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM.
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
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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 March 1975.
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 November 4, 2026.
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