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Helping the Behaviorally Challenging Child

EIN 46-3240447 · Tustin, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING THE BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGING CHILD (HBCC) IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION THAT ENABLES CHILDREN WHO CAN BE BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGING TO LEAD MORE PRODUCTIVE AND INCLUSIVE LIVES.

Income
$89,112
Spending
$89,036
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$30,000, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 267% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $66,505 spent. HBCC IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN ORANGE COUNTY FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON A SYSTEM OF CARE AROUND COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING (CPS). HBCC WORKS PROACTIVELY TO EMPOWER ADULTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THIS EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH FOR STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO PRESENT WITH BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES. THIS APPROACH HELPS WITH PARENTING, TEACHING AND TREATING THOSE WITH DIFFICULT-TO-MANAGE BEHAVIORS WHO ARE HAVING TROUBLE MEETING THE DEMANDS OF HOME LIFE AND SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS. OC IS A LEADER IN THIS INNOVATIVE MODEL THAT HAS PROVEN ITS EFFICACY AT ALL LEVELS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT. LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, THIS APPROACH REALIZES IMPROVED OUTCOMES ION TREATMENT AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVES ALL RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. YEARS AGO, WE HAD A LARGE DONATION THAT ALLOWED US TO PURCHASE A BUILDING IN TUSTIN TO USE FOR OUR PROGRAM. THE EXTRA OFFICE SPACES ARE RENTED OUT AND WE CAN USE THAT INCOME TO HELP SUSTAIN OUR PROGRAM. THE BUILDING WILL ALSO ALLOW US TO EXPAND IF WE NEED TO. THIS GENEROUS GIFT HAS GIVEN OUR PROGRAM STABILITY AND RECOGNITION IN THE COMMUNITY, ALLOWING US TO SERVE EVEN MORE FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2014.

    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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