The Carolyn E Wylie Center for Children Youth & Families
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE CAROLYN E. WYLIE CENTER FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENHANCES FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY WITH COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT.
- Income
- $7.5 million
- Spending
- $6.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 69%
- Employees
- 109
- Volunteers
- 27
- Highest pay
- $161,650, ceo
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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 52% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
- $878,667 spent. AUTISM:AUTISM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A CLINIC OR HOME SETTING FOR CHILDREN AGED TWO TO TWENTY-ONE YEARS USING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS. THESE SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH INLAND EMPIRE HEALTH PLAN (IEHP), SCHOOL DISTRICTS, MEDICAL INSURANCE OR PRIVATE PAY.THE CENTER ALSO OPERATES A NON-PUBLIC AGENCY FOR CHILDREN AGED THREE TO TWELVE YEARS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
- $536,766 spent. HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES:THE WYLIE CENTER IS A HUD-APPROVED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING LOCAL, PUBLIC, AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE, AFFORDABLE, AND EQUITABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.THE CENTER PROVIDES A RANGE OF HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES, INCLUDING PRE-PURCHASE HOME BUYER COUNSELING, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING, RENTAL HOUSING COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING COUNSELING, AND REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER OFFERS DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM NATURAL OR OTHER DISASTERS.
- $3.1 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS FROM BIRTH TO ADULTS. IT IS FUNDED BY MEDI-CAL OR IEHP. THE SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, COLLATERAL, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAMS CAN ADDRESS A VARIETY OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THERAPY SESSIONS CAN BE CONDUCTED IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN THE OFFICE.
- $1.2 million spent. HOME PROGRAM, OUTREACH, PARENTING/FAMILY EDUCATION
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
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 June 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 1977.
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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