Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO BE THE PLACE TO BEGIN FOR ALL BAY AREA CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO NEED MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT. EDGEWOOD IS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF A FULL CONTINUUM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT TRANSFORM THE LIVES AND RESTORE THE HOPE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.WE WORK TO MAKE THIS VISION A REALITY IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BY HELPING VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OVERCOME SOME OF LIFE'S TOUGHEST CHALLENGES - ABUSE, NEGLECT, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND FAMILY CRISIS. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE, TRAINING, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH. EDGEWOOD IS PART OF THE FABRIC OF OUR COMMUNITY, OFFERING INNOVATIVE MENTAL HEALTH, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THAT PROVIDE A SAFETY NET TO ABOUT 11,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES.
- Income
- $32.2 million
- Spending
- $35.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 7.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 71%
- Employees
- 370
- Volunteers
- 223
- Highest pay
- $288,074, 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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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 (4)
- $14.6 million spent. COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING: EDGEWOOD OFFERS PREVENTATIVE AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN BOTH SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES, WE PROVIDE VARIOUS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING MANDATED AND VOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS, AIMED AT LIMITING THE EFFECT OF TRAUMA, REINFORCING FAMILY STABILITY, AND DEVELOPING PROSOCIAL SKILLS. A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF ENSURING ALL OF THE NEEDS OF OUR FAMILIES ARE MET, ARE OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT HELP OUR FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND PROVIDE NON-JUDGMENTAL AND RESPECTFUL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES INCLUDING NURSING CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH WORKSHOPS, AND ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOOD BANK. AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, EDGEWOOD WRAPAROUND SERVICES OFFERS A FAMILY-FOCUSED APPROACH AND COORDINATES VARIOUS SERVICES (E.G. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HOUSING STABILITY, ETC.) THAT "WRAP" THE CHILD, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULT (AGES 6-25) AND ENSURE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THEM-WITH THEIR OWN FAMILY, IN THEIR OWN HOME. YOUTH AND FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES IN OUR WRAPAROUND (OR "FULL SERVICE PARTNERSHIP") PROGRAM ARE RECOGNIZED AS HAVING SOME OF THE MOST COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SYSTEM NEEDS, WHICH REQUIRES THE SUPPORT OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM THAT OPERATES 24/7. TO IMPROVE THE CLIMATE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF SCHOOLS IN SAN FRANCISCO, EDGEWOOD-SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS WORK WITH HIGH-NEEDS SCHOOLS TO BUILD CAPACITY- THE CAPACITY OF TEACHERS TO HANDLE BEHAVIORAL ISSUES WHEN THEY ARISE, THE CAPACITY OF FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN NEED TO SUCCEED, AND THE CAPACITY OF CHILDREN TO DEAL WITH ISSUES THAT MAY BE IMPEDING THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL PROGRESS.
- $9.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE THREE PROGRAMS: 1) A CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT (THE CSU) OFFERS YOUTH-FOCUSED EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION IN A FAMILY-FRIENDLY SETTING FOR YOUTH 5-17. THE CSU IS A PROGRESSIVE ALTERNATIVE TO EMERGENCY ROOMS AND ADULT PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES (PES). THE CSU MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM PROVIDES NURSING AND CLINICAL CARE 24/7. THE UNIT OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING: A) COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT B) MEDICAL SCREENING C) COLLABORATIVE TREATMENT PLANNING WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED, STRENGTH-BASED FOCUS D) CRISIS STABILIZATION AND PREVENTION E) DISCHARGE PLANNING INCLUDING LINKAGE WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES F) COPING SKILLS BUILDING AND SAFETY PLANNING, AND FINALY G) PARENT AND GUARDIAN SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. 2) A STATE-LICENSED 12 BED HOSPITAL DIVERSION (HD) SPACE PROVIDING INTENSIVE THERAPY AND REHABILITATION FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AGES 6-18. CHILDREN LIVE IN A COTTAGE ON OUR SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS AND WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND REFERRING COUNTIES TO STABILIZE THEM AND RETURN THEM TO THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. OUR HD PROGRAM IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL TREATMENT FOR A CHILD OUTSIDE OF PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION AND IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW FACILITIES THAT MAINTAINS A FULL-TIME STAFF OF PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTS, NURSES AND PEDIATRICIANS TO RESPOND TO THEIR MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC NEEDS. WHILE MANY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR THESE AT-RISK CHILDREN ARE CLOSING THEIR DOORS, CHILDREN, AS YOUNG AS JUST 6 YEARS OLD, ARRIVE AT OUR VICENTE CAMPUS HAVING EXPERIENCED SEVERE FORMS OF TRAUMA IN THEIR LIVES THAT, IF GONE UNTREATED, CAN HAVE LASTING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS. 3) PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS (PHP/IOP) THAT ALLOW YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE, SHORT-TERM INTERVENTIONS WITHOUT EXPERIENCING AN INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CARE SETTING.
- $3.5 million spent. EDGEWOOD NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL AND KINSHIP PROGRAMS:ON OUR QUIET, TREE-LINED CAMPUS, HIGH-SCHOOLERS LEARN IN A SAFE, STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT AND RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE TREATMENT. DURING THE DAY, THE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AT OUR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL'S COUNSELING ENRICHED EDUCATION PROGRAM (CEEP) CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS BASED ON THE STUDENTS' SPECIFIC NEEDS. THE GREAT MAJORITY OF THE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL HERE AT EDGEWOOD ACHIEVE GRADE LEVEL ADVANCEMENT WHILE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. THE CLASSROOM WORKS TOWARDS REINTEGRATING YOUTH BACK TO THEIR REGULAR, LEAST RESTRICTIVE SCHOOL SETTING. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY AND SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING ALL DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. KINSHIP- THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS KIN CAREGIVERS WHO ARE TAKING CARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER AND CHILDREN OUT OF THE FORMAL FOSTER CARE SYSTEM WITH A SUCCESS RATE OF 99%. OUTCOME DATA ALSO SHOWS THAT KINSHIP CARE PROVIDERS IN THE PROGRAM IMPROVED LEVELS OF PERCEIVED SUPPORT AND GREATER ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES. COMPARED TO NEARLY 1 IN 12 CHILDREN NATIONWIDE, 1 IN 6 CHILDREN IN SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY ARE BEING RAISED BY A GRANDPARENT OR OTHER RELATIVE. WHILE THE SAFE HOME OF A CARING RELATIVE OFFERS KINSHIP CHILDREN A SECOND CHANCE AT A HEALTHY LIFE, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES CAN GREATLY AFFECT YOUTH SELF-ESTEEM AND MOTIVATION TO SUCCEED. THE BEHAVIORS, EMOTIONS, AND HEALTH OF KINSHIP YOUTH REMAIN SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW NATIONAL NORMS (AND SIMILAR TO THAT OF FOSTER CHILDREN). WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN DO BEST IN THEIR OWN HOME ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORTED BY THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, OUR KINSHIP SUPPORT NETWORK PROMOTES FAMILY STABILITY BY KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER ENCOURAGING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND ENHANCING FAMILY INTEGRITY, INDIVIDUAL VALUES, AND CULTURAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY. OUR INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH HAS DOCUMENTED OUTSTANDING OUTCOMES FOR FAMILY STABILITY. CHILDREN IN EDGEWOOD'S KINSHIP YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM ARE 10 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO REMAIN IN THEIR KINSHIP HOME (A SIGN OF FAMILY STABILITY AND SAFETY) THAN SIMILAR CHILDREN SERVED ONLY BY THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. AN AVERAGE OF NINETY-SIX PERCENT (96%) OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH ENROLLED IN OUR SUPPORT NETWORK ARE ABLE TO AVOID ENTERING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. EDGEWOOD'S KINSHIP PROGRAM STARTED 30 YEARS AGO WAS THE COUNTRY'S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO SERVE KIN FAMILIES, AND HAS GROWN INTO THE NATIONAL MODEL FOR KINSHIP SERVICES. EDGEWOOD HAS ALSO PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PASSING OF AB1193, WHICH CREATED THE KINSHIP SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM IN CALIFORNIA IN 1997. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE SERVED AS A LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEADER IN DEVELOPING REPLICABLE KINSHIP PROGRAMS, AND WERE PREVIOUSLY THE SOLE PROVIDER OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING OF ALL CALIFORNIA'S KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES SITES. EDGEWOOD HAS THE DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO RAISE VULNERABILITY NECESSARY TO RAISE VISIBILITY OF THE NEED TO SUPPORT KINSHIP CAREGIVERS.
- $487,380 spent. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BY VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
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 November 6, 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 January 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 November 4, 2026.
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