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Los Angeles Recovery Connect

EIN 87-0935398 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 35% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

LARC is a Recovery Community Organization RCO in South LA that provides a recovery residence for under- resourced women and supportive services for all individuals in recovery from substance use disorder SUD. LARC is a continuum of care that supports all pathways of recovery. In FY25 the organization served 960 community members through its programs.

Income
$232,410
Spending
$236,646
Spent on programs
35%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 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.

  • 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. $15,596 spent. LARCs Housing Program: Launched in November 2022 the LARC House is a safe recovery residence where those identifying as women have the opportunity to live up to two years to stabilize and maintain their recovery following treatment and or incarceration. The Resident Scholarship Fund provides residents rent support as they seek employment while solidifying their recovery.
  2. $1,613 spent. LARCs Health & Wellness Program enhances mental well-being holistically. Open Spaces Hikes are bi-monthly outings in nature promoting physical activity and connection with the outdoors. Transportation is provided for accessibility to all.
  3. $9,129 spent. LARCs Peer Services Program: Recovery Coach RC is a peer with lived experience who is trained to mentor residents in maintaining their recovery. The RC provides individualized support based on residents unique needs ie. legal issues reinstating drivers license resume creation etc. All Recovery Meetings are weekly Thursday night meetings at the LARC residence that are attended and led by our residents and community members. Meetings embrace all pathways of recovery recognizing 12 step fellowships dont resonate with everyone. Grief Groups address the grief that surviving family members and friends experience when a loved one dies from an overdose substance use disorder related death as well as grief in any form.
  4. $56,766 spent. LARCs Education Program offers recovery financial and harm reduction workshops through partnerships. Life Skills teach resume building job interview skills navigating the metro system communication relationship coaching conflict resolution etc. Overdose Response Trainings are given to interested groups in the greater LA area. Attendees are taught to recognize and respond to overdose as well as the laws truths and myths involved. LARC provides information around the current drug landscape and distributes free Naloxone kits. The Teen Battalion enlists teenagers from the community in packing naloxone kits and distributing them during our trainings. The packing events give these teens the space to engage in open conversation about the current drug landscape while empowering them to be leaders in our harm reduction program.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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