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Monument Crisis Center

EIN 41-2111171 · Concord, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF NEEDS AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THE MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO AT-RISK AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...) ...MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUEDEXTREMELY LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH A 7-DAY SUPPLY OF CANNED, DRY PACKAGED AND FRESH FOOD. CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO COME ONCE A MONTH TO PICK UP GROCERIES; REGULARLY ATTEND CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND PROGRAMS; AND UTILIZE ON-SITE COLLABORATIONS AND OFF-SITE REFERRALS. WE OFFER A FRIENDLY, RESPECTFUL AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH A KNOWLEDGEABLE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND DEDICATED STAFF. OUR DEEP INVOLVEMENT IN THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY PROMOTES AWARENESS AND CONNECTIVITY, PROVIDING MEANINGFUL SUPPORT TO OUR CLIENT FAMILIES.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
19
Volunteers
2,330
Highest pay
$188,374, executive director

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $2.6 million spent. FOOD DISTRIBUTION: FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER'S FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IS THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PROVIDES STABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. DURING FY24-25, THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 14,500 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS AND APPROXIMATELY 5,200 HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY, DISTRIBUTING THOUSANDS OF GROCERIES AND FOOD BOXES PROVIDING OVER ONE AND A HALF MILLION NUTRITIOUS MEALS EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND ALLOWS CLIENTS TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WEEKLY DUE TO CONTINUED ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AND INCREASED FOOD INSECURITY.
  2. $298,482 spent. RESOURCE & REFERRAL: MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER'S RESOURCE & REFERRAL PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT, RENTAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT, SHELTER REFERRALS, LOW-INCOME HOUSING INFORMATION, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS INCLUDING MEDI-CAL, CALFRESH, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM ALSO HOSTS NONPROFIT PARTNER AGENCIES PROVIDING PRO BONO HEALTHCARE, IMMIGRATION, AND LEGAL AID SERVICES TO THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.
  3. $223,930 spent. YOUTH ENRICHMENT: MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER'S YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, MENTORING, TUTORING, LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL CAFE, MCC TEEN CENTER, SUMMER CAMP, AND PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TUTORING, STEM EDUCATION, COOKING, GARDENING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPERVISED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $546,840 spent. SENIOR MOMENTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH SERVICES: MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER'S ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SENIOR MOMENTS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH SERVICES. SENIOR MOMENTS PROVIDES WELLNESS CHECKS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, LEGAL AID CONSULTATIONS, EXERCISE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND GROCERIES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDES ONSITE CLASSES AND RESOURCES INCLUDING COOKING AND NUTRITION CLASSES, EXERCISE, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDING BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKUPS, DIABETES SCREENINGS, VACCINATION CLINICS, AND ADVICE FROM DOCTORS AND NURSES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH COORDINATES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORTING MCC'S BROAD RANGE OF WRAPAROUND SERVICES. DURING FY24-25, THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGED APPROXIMATELY 30,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS ANNUALLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

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 March 2004.

    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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