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Bayfront Youth and Family Services

EIN 33-0891900 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Bayfront Youth & Family Services is a quality provider of behavioral and mental health treatment services for children, adolescents, and their caregivers. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive support system that promotes safe and nurturing environments. Support the family, support the child. Fostering community and connection for all.BYFS Core Values - All children and adolescents, as well as their caregivers: 1 Will be treated with dignity and respect. 2 Will have their ethnicity, culture, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and overall lifestyle preferences valued.3 Will honor present with unique vulnerabilities and complexities in our service delivery approach.4 Will be empowered to exercise informed choice.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
60
Highest pay
$139,583, 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (1)
  1. $3.8 million spent. Bayfront Youth & Family Services is a private not-for-profit organization with two Medi-Cal certified Outpatient clinics located in Los Angeles County, one in Long Beach (Service Area 8) and the other in Paramount (Service Area 6). Bayfronts corporate offices are also located in Long Beach. The Agency has over 16 years of experience delivering high quality mental health and related services to children, youth, and their families throughout Los Angeles County. Our current Los Angeles Department of Mental Health contracts include Wraparound Approach Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), Intensive Field Capable Services (IFCCS), Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI), Peer Support Services and a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) a pilot program. The Agency also provides school-linked mental health services in Compton and Paramount Unified School Districts and accepts community and County referred individuals in need of traditional mental health services.The Agency provides 24-hour support to families throughout Los Angeles County. Providing a strength-based, team driven process, which gives families the opportunity to identify their needs and build on their unique, individualized values to gain safety, stability, and permanence in their communities. The Agency serves 300 youth and families annually and maintains an overall satisfaction rate on all programs above the 80% threshold standard under strict quality control standards and monitoring.

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 January 2001.

    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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