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Childrens Institute Inc

EIN 95-1641424 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CII TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHILDREN EXPOSED TO ADVERSITY AND POVERTY IN LOS ANGELES. BY PROVIDING EARLY EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICES, CII REACHES 30,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY IN COMMUNITIES WHERE SUPPORT IS NEEDED THE MOST. CII ALSO LEADS THE WAY IN TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL TREATMENT BY TRAINING THOUSANDS OF PROFESSIONALS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Income
$108.1 million
Spending
$101.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
1,052
Volunteers
321
Highest pay
$463,490, president & 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $38.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION:CII'S EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE CHILDREN IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, CHILDREN ARE PREPARED TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS AND PARENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION - BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
  2. $28.5 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: AS A LEADER IN TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, CII PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH AND PARENTS. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES INCLUDE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY, TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY AND CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY, AMONG OTHERS. INTEGRAL TO THE BEHAVIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS MODEL IS CII'S COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WORK WHICH AIMS TO EFFECT SCHOOL-WIDE CHANGE AND IMPROVE STUDENT AND FAMILY OUTCOMES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF WORKING IN HIGH-NEEDS SCHOOLS, ENGAGING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION, AND ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO ACCESS. THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM IMPROVES ATTENDANCE FOR CHRONICALLY ABSENT STUDENTS, IMPROVES THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN AND PARENT AND IMPROVES THE STABILITY AND FUNCTIONING OF HIGH NEEDS FAMILIES.
  3. $12.1 million spent. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES:SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS ALONG WITH PARTNERING WITH PARENTS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH LA, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES STAFF PROMOTE PROTECTIVE FACTS, EMPOWER FAMILIES TO ESTABLISH A STABLE ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOP SUPPORT NETWORKS, IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS, AND PREPARE YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR COLLEGE AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. IN ADDITION, PROGRAMS RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT TRAUMA AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN FROM 0 - 5 YEARS OF AGE. CII'S COALITION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS OFFER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND ADVOCACY TO INCREASE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND REDUCE TRAUMA.
  4. $3.4 million spent. MANAGED CARE: AT CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE (CII), WE BELIEVE THAT LIFELONG HEALTH STEMS FROM A HOLISTIC SUPPORT NETWORK FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES COORDINATED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. OVER THE PAST DECADE, CALIFORNIA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE HAS EVOLVED SIGNIFICANTLY, AND CII HAS BEEN ACTIVELY LEARNING, ADAPTING, AND PILOTING SERVICES TO PREPARE FOR CALAIM AND PAYMENT REFORM. CURRENTLY, CII PARTNERS WITH SEVEN MANAGED CARE PLANS TO PROVIDE ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT (ECM) AND THREE HOUSING-RELATED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS (CS): HOUSING DEPOSITS, HOUSING TENANCY AND SUSTAINING SERVICES, AND HOUSING TRANSITION NAVIGATION SERVICES. OUR ECM PROGRAM, DELIVERED BY DEDICATED CII CARE MANAGERS, IS A COMPLETELY FREE BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE MEDI-CAL RECIPIENTS OF ALL AGES.

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 June 1935.

    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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