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Flintridge Center

EIN 26-1559274 · Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Breaking the cycle of poverty, violence, and incarceration through opportunity.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
25
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$147,833, ed & secretary

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $3.2 million spent. Reintegration Services Flintridge provides wraparound services to over 1,000 formerly incarcerated adults per year that promote self-sufficiency and build resilience in individuals by removing barriers to employment and healthy living. Services include substance abuse and mental health treatment; case management and individual wellness plans; resource fairs connecting individuals to services; employment development services; life skills workshops covering topics including anger management and communication; legal support clinics to assist individuals in reducing and expunging qualified offenses and reduce or remove traffic ticket payments; Know Your Rights trainings that help community members navigate interactions with police; and the Apprenticeship Preparation Program.
  2. Apprenticeship Preparation Program - Flintridge provides an Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP) to prepare approximately 75 previously incarcerated community members per year for sustainable careers in union construction trades. The 10-week, 240-hour program includes a union developed pre-apprenticeship curriculum, employment development, life skills, case management, hands on experience, physical fitness, financial literacy, and certification in industry valued credentials. The program is offered with support from the LA/Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO and several community-based partners.
  3. Youth of Promise The Organization provides a year-round Youth of Promise (YOP) program to approximately 60 youth at-risk of dropping out of school, joining gangs, or falling into the justice system. Program components include: case management to connect families to resources and create individualized plans with youth that track grades, behavior, and goals; deep, one-to-one mentoring from a committed, trained adult; academic support and homework assistance in partnership with tutors from California Institute of Technology, Pasadena City College and Aspires West; arts education workshops facilitated by Art Center College of Design student volunteers; community service experiences that foster youths sense of belonging to their community and enhances personal and social outcomes; life skills and personal development workshops; college and career planning in coordination with partner College Access Plan (CAP); enrichment activities at college campuses, museums, and recreational venues; and family engagement opportunities that build protective factors.

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 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 2025.

    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 July 2008.

    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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