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Center for Human Services

EIN 94-1725620 · Modesto, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING SERVICES; THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND THE NEIGHBORHOODS IN WHICH THEY LIVE; IN A WAY THAT HONORS AND RESPECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$27.7 million
Spending
$23.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
414
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$159,373, executive director (eff 7/24)

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $13.8 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED. INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING IS PROVIDED AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) PROVIDES SHORT-TERM EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO STUDENTS K-12 BY BUILDING LIFE, SOCIAL, AND COPING SKILLS. OUR TOP FIVE CONTACT REASONS IN THIS PROGRAM RELATE TO ANGER MANAGEMENT, ACADEMIC, ANXIETY, FAMILY, AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES. DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR THE SAP PROGRAM SERVED 7,460 STUDENTS. SCHOOL STAFF ARE SURVEYED AND CONSISTENTLY REPORT THAT REFERRED STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM SAP SERVICES.
  2. $2.9 million spent. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (FRC) ARE A KEY PREVENTION STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING MANY OF THE CHALLENGES FACING FAMILIES IN RURAL STANISLAUS COMMUNITIES. SERVICES ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN NEWMAN, PATTERSON, CERES, AND OAKDALE, CALIFORNIA. HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS A VARIETY OF SERVICES EACH MONTH AT EACH FRC LOCATION INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, STRENGTH BASED FAMILY ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PARENT EDUCATION, SKILL BUILDING CLASSES, ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSLATION, APPLICATION FOR AID AND INSURANCE, TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS, AND LINKAGE TO OTHER RESOURCES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. ADDITIONALLY, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO OTHER PUBLIC/PRIVATE SERVICES CO-LOCATED AT THE SITES. OUR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS ALSO PROVIDED EMERGENCY FOOD/CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO 561 PEOPLE DURING 2024/2025.
  3. $2.7 million spent. SHELTER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH PROGRAMS LOCATED AT THE YOUTH NAVIGATION CENTER - A SYSTEM OF CARE FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN STANISLAUS COUNTY. YOUTH NAVIGATION CENTER SERVICES INCLUDE: HUTTON HOUSE, A TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR RUNAWAYS, HOMELESS, AND YOUTH IN CRISIS (AGES 13-17), PROVIDES SERVICES IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR 8 YOUTH AT A TIME FOR A MAXIMUM OF 90 DAYS. IN ADDITION, DAY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THE CRISIS LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, 52 YOUTH RECEIVED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT HUTTON HOUSE AND AN ADDITIONAL 131 YOUTH WERE SERVED ON A NON-RESIDENTIAL BASIS. 90% OF ALL YOUTH RECEIVING SERVICES AT HUTTON HOUSE REPORTED THEY HAD BEEN TAUGHT SKILLS TO USE WHEN CONFLICT HAPPENS AT HOME. LOW BARRIER YOUTH SHELTER OFFERS EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (AGES 18-24) FOR 24 YOUTH AT A TIME FOR A MAXIMUM OF 90 DAYS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, 129 YOUTH WERE SHELTERED. 21% OF THOSE YOUTH EXITED TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND 7% EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING. 89.30% OF YOUTH SURVEYED FELT SAFE AT THE LOW BARRIER YOUTH SHELTER. PATHWAYS, A TRANSITIONAL LIVING & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR 16 YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 18-24), SERVES HOMELESS YOUTH. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, SERVICES INCLUDE LIFE SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT IN REACHING EDUCATIONAL GOALS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PATHWAYS SERVED 39 RESIDENTIAL PARTICIPANTS AND 14.29% OF THE YOUNG ADULTS LIVING AT PATHWAYS INCREASED THEIR INCOME.
  4. $59,732 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOUTH.

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 November 6, 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 April 1971.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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