Center for Effective Life Transitions
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
he Center for Effective Life Transitions CFELT is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code 501c3. Its primary exempt purpose is to provide community-based mental health behavioral intervention and supportive reentry services to underserved at-risk and justice-involved individuals and families. CFELT delivers evidence-based counseling educational programming and life-skills development designed to reduce recidivism prevent family violence promote emotional well-being and improve long-term social and economic stability.
- Income
- $77,200
- Spending
- $75,800
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
- Highest pay
- $28,000, director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (2)
- $63,800 spent. During the reporting year the Center for Effective Life Transitions CFELT provided comprehensive community-based services to 286 at-risk individuals and families including justice-involved individuals parents and underserved community members. Services included reentry support mental health counseling anger management family safety and domestic violence intervention parenting education and reunification support. Through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and coordinated case management CFELT achieved the following outcomes: 82% of participants successfully completed their assigned programs 76% demonstrated improved emotional regulation and coping skills based on pre- and post-assessments 71% reported reduced family conflict and increased stability in the home 68% of reentry participants secured employment housing or both within six months of enrollment Reduced recidivism risk through ongoing support accountability and life-skills development Increased
- $11,500 spent. During the reporting year the Center for Effective Life Transitions CFELT provided critical outreach and basic needs support to over 359 homeless and unhoused individuals throughout the community. Through direct service efforts CFELT distributed hot meals hygiene kits blankets beanies and socks addressing immediate survival needs and promoting health dignity and stability among vulnerable populations. As a result: Individuals experienced improved access to essential resources for daily living and hygiene Outreach efforts helped build trust and engagement connecting participants to additional services including housing mental health care and reentry support The program contributed to reducing barriers to stability and increasing participants readiness to access long-term support systems This program advances CFELTs charitable mission by meeting urgent basic needs while serving as a gateway to supportive services ultimately helping individuals transition toward stabi
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 May 2012.
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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