Felician Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FELICIAN CENTER SEEKS TO BE A TRANSFORMING PRESENCE THROUGH COMPASSIONATE MINISTRY, EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES AND CHRIST-LIKE LOVING CARE.
- Income
- $225,521
- Spending
- $347,339
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 38
- Highest pay
- $257,578, director/ex-officio
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: 78 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 54% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 94 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 15 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.
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 (4)
- $78,610 spent. FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO INCREASE AND THEREFORE HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE FOOD PANTRY BOTH WITH OUR PURCHASING FOOD AND CLIENT NEEDS. AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES PARTICIPATING HAS INCREASED NEW REGISTRATIONS. THE GROCERY BAG VALUE IS APPROXIMATELY $25/30 AND VARIOUS TIMES OF THE YEAR A GROCERY STORE GIFT CARD FOR $10-$20 IS ADDED FOR MEAT OR FRESH PRODUCE PRODUCTS. 200 THANKSGIVING GROCERY BAGS, SUMMER KID-FRIENDLY GROCERY BAGS, AND BAGS FOR KIDS AT VARIOUS LEARNING ADVENTURE DATES ADD SOME EXTRAS E.G. CEREALS, FRUIT, ETC. THE FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN ON TUESDAYS. AS OF JANUARY 2025, CLIENTS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE 12 TIMES A YEAR, RAISING THE NEED FOR SHELVES TO BE MORE STOCKED. THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED WAS ABOUT 6,500 INDIVIDUALS FROM JULY 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2025.
- $148,389 spent. THE CLOTHING CLOSET FEATURES ITEMS THAT ARE ADVERTISED IN ADVANCE E.G. 200 NEW SHOES IN OCTOBER, WINTER COATS AND NEW JACKETS IN NOVEMBER, NEW BLANKETS, BEDDING IN DECEMBER, NEW CLOTHING IN JULY FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE, BABY CLOTHING IN JANUARY. LIMITED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND VARIOUS GIFT ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE ALL YEAR LONG. THE CLOSET IS OPEN MOST FRIDAYS. AN INCREASE IN NEW ITEMS BEING DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS ALSO ATTRACTS NEW SHOPPERS. NEW CLIENTS ESPECIALLY MALE CLIENTS HAVE INCREASED. FREE CLOTHING E.G. HATS, GLOVES, SWEATSHIRTS, SWEATERS ARE PUT OUTDOORS FOR PASSERSBY DURING FRIGID NIGHTS. ADDITIONALLY, FIRE VICTIMS ARE OFFERED FREE CLOTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS AS NEEDED. APPROXIMATELY 1,500 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.
- $8,833 spent. FELICIAN CENTER SPONSORS THE ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR AND PROVIDES SERVICES FROM THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HEALTH AGENCIES, AND HOPE HEALTH. A $400 DENTAL OR EYECARE PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE BELOW POVERTY LEVEL AND IMMIGRANTS WITHOUT SUFFICIENT INSURANCE THAT INCLUDES AN INTERVIEW FOR QUALIFICATION. PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED. IN ADDITION, LIMITED DONATIONS FROM FELICIAN CENTER ARE MADE TO LOCAL PHARMACIES TO COVER EXPENSES FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT PAY. IN ADDITION, LIMITED HEALTH ITEMS, TOILETRIES, AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLOTHING CLOSET AND FOOD PANTRY AS NEEDED. APPROXIMATELY 30 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR.
- $43,621 spent. THE FELICIAN CENTER SPONSORS LEARNING ADVENTURES, WHICH HAS REPLACED THE FORMAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SINCE COVID. THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL HAS REORGANIZED ITS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH AN IMPROVED FORMAT AND SO MORE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIS RESULTED IN DECREASED ATTENDANCE AT THE FELICIAN CENTER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. THUS, FELICIAN CENTER STARTED OFFERING LEARNING ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN AS OF JANUARY 2023. THE PROGRAM MEETS ONCE PER MONTH. THE PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL THEMES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH, MATH, WORKING WITH MONEY, SCIENCE, HOLIDAYS, ETC. SMALL STIPENDS ARE OFFERED TO VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST. APPROXIMATELY 180 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO THE LEARNING ADVENTURES PROGRAM, FELICIAN CENTER CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO SHIFTING NEEDS IN LOCAL PUBLIC-SCHOOL SYSTEMS, ARRIVALS OF LEGAL IMMIGRANTS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH. MONIES ARE SPENT ON IMMIGRANT PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SUPPORT BASIC NEEDS. ADDITIONAL MONIES ARE SPENT FOR DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY YOUTH GROUP MISSION TRIPS, VITAL AGING SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS, CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX PROJECT (PROVIDING BASIC CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, AND GIFTS), RESIDENTIAL DISABILITY TOILETRIES AND SIGNIFICANT HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE. APPROXIMATELY 50 AREA FAMILIES ARE ASSISTED IN THIS CAPACITY. LASTLY, FELICIAN CENTER OFFERED AN EDUCATION PROGRAM TO THE NEIGHBORS ON THORNE AVENUE (NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM). THIS PROGRAM INCLUDED FOOD AND TAKEAWAY ITEMS. BETWEEN 15-20 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE PROGRAMS EVERY OTHER MONTH DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 1946.
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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