Felton Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Respond to needs with cutting edge social services and treatment combining evidence-based practices with cultural sensitivity and respecting our clients. We place special emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, elderly and people with disabilities.
- Income
- $75.8 million
- Spending
- $71.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 93%
- Employees
- 812
- Volunteers
- 140
- Highest pay
- $575,339, 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: 50 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 66% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $14.7 million spent. Adults & TAY Division:Felton Institute's Adult & TAY (Transitional Age Youth) Services Division delivers an array of innovative and comprehensive programs. We provide clients with mental health support, resources, crisis intervention, and supportive housing; promoting psychological and physical well-being.
- $15.3 million spent. Children, Youth and Family (CYF) and TAY Division:Felton Institute's Children, Youth, Family and Transitional Age Youth (CYFTAY) services are designed to foster holistic development and resilience among children, birth to six years old, and their families.We offer mental health services for youth and wrap-around family support, workforce development and social services.
- $12.6 million spent. Seniors:Specializing in mental health, workforce development, and community engagement, along with a full range of other aging services, Felton Institute's Senior Division helps older adults flourish in their communities with dignity, security, and a high quality of life.
- $7.0 million spent. Justice Services Division:By collaborating with various local agencies and officials, Felton Institute's Justice Services Division programs provide rapid response, community-driven engagement, service linkage, and relationship-building assistance to under-served and underrepresented communities. Focus is given to those who are insecurely housed and justice impacted.
- $4.9 million spent. Early Psychosis Division:Focuses on early intervention and treatment for youth and young adults who are experiencing the recent onset of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
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 May 1945.
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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