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Center for Human Development

EIN 94-2520840 · Concord, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. CHD OPERATES A SPECTRUM OF SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
41
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$98,572, exec director

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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (6)
  1. $926,230 spent. THE REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS NAVIGATE THE COUNTY'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. NAVIGATORS ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND ADVOCATE FOR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION. CHD HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APPLY FOR PUBLICLY FUNDED HEALTH BENEFITS, ESTABLISH A PRIMARY HEALTHCARE "HOME" WITH A DOCTOR OR CLINIC, AND TALK WITH THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ABOUT MEDICAL ISSUES.A TEAM OF BILINGUAL PROMATORAS ALSO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SO COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AND ACCESS OTHER RESOURCES THROUGH A MEDI-CAL ENROLLMENT NAVIGATORS PROGRAM.
  2. $750,475 spent. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS PREVENTION PROJECTS - CHD ADDRESSES LIFELONG RESILIENCY FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH AT SCHOOL SITES WITH FEW RESOURCES TO REDUCE RISK AND FACTORS FOR USING ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, WHILE WORKING TO ENHANCE THEIR PROTECTIVE FACTORS. CHD'S AODS SERVICES INCLUDE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND ENVIORNMENTAL STRATEGIES, INCLUDING PROJECT SUCCESS, THE PITTSBURG-BAY POINT COMMUNITY COALITION, AND THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM.
  3. $296,516 spent. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT - CHD HAS TWO SPECIALTY PROGRAMS PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN, GROW, AND BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE, INCLUDING THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, A PROGRAM PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+)YOUTH, AND BEYOND VIOLENCE, AN INTERVENTION/PREVENTION PROGRAM COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HELP AND HOPE TO YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA.
  4. $266,333 spent. EAST COUNTY HEALTH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - CHD PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ASSESS THEIR COMMUNITIES AND DEDICATE THEIR TIME TO PROJECTS FOCUSED ON CREATING HEALTHIER, SAFER, AND MORE EQUITABLE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS. STAFF WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, AND OTHER AGENCIES TO DEVELOP PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND ADVOCATE FOR POSITIVE CHANGES IN THE COMMUNITY, AND TO INFLUCE PUBLIC POLICY. THIS INCLUDES COMMUNITY LEADERS NETWORK (CLN) AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN WELLNESS PROGRAM.
  5. $65,203 spent. CONFLICT RESOLUTION INCLUDES COMMUNITY MEDIATION, THAT PROVIDES TRAINED MEDIATORS TO RESOLVE PERSISTENT COMMUNITY CONFLICTS, AND GUARDIANSHIP MEDIATION, WHICH OFFERS A CALM, BIAS-FREE MEDIATION GROUND FOR CHILDREN CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF ESTRANGED PARENTS WHO ARE FIGHTING CUSTODIAL BATTLES. PEOPLE IN THE DISPUTED PARTIES PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN RESOLVING THEIR CASES AND SHAPE THEIR OWN MUTUAL AGREEMENTS.
  6. $40,368 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS RELATED TO PREVENTION SERVICES.

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 November 1978.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Center for Human Development Inc (Springfield, MA), EIN 04-2503926. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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