Seizingpsych Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote equality and independence for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to brain or mental illness through free individual and family peer partnership with 1:1 support, resource navigation and facilitation, need-based aid, crisis grants, and education. Additionally, we provide free interactive advocacy and educational programs to expand community awareness of severe brain illnesses.
- Income
- $8,899
- Spending
- $4,415
- Spent on programs
- 21%
- Reserves
- 18.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 19
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (3)
- $434 spent. Executed the Survival Kit Campaign, a specialized outreach program providing critical stabilization resources to individuals experiencing homelessness and those at high risk for mental health crises. By distributing seasonally appropriate kits-including hydration supplies, solar protection, and hygiene essentials-the program mitigates the physical stressors that exacerbate psychological distress. This initiative serves as a primary point of contact for crisis prevention, successfully reaching 45 individuals in 2025 and fostering community trust to facilitate further mental health service referrals.
- $389 spent. Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program: Alleviated the financial and emotional burden on families managing chronic mental health diagnoses by providing comprehensive holiday support. In 2025, the program served 9 individuals across two families, distributing 304 personalized gifts and full holiday meals to ensure family stability and well-being during a high-stress season. Since inception, this initiative has provided over 2,000 essential items and holiday enhancements to approximately 20 families, fostering community connection and reducing the isolation often associated with mental health struggles.
- $80 spent. Caregiver Support & Community Engagement: Facilitated 17 therapeutic support groups in its third year of operation, providing a vital resource network for 190 caregivers, a 38% increase in participation over the prior year. The program addresses the unique stressors and isolation associated with supporting loved ones with mental illness by offering education and emotional support and resources. This rapid growth underscores the escalating community need for caregiver resilience and the program's success in preventing burnout and improving family stability.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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 February 2017.
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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