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Toberman Neighborhood Center Inc

EIN 95-1643387 · San Pedro, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED BY JAMES AND EMMA TOBERMAN IN 1903. TOBERMAN ASSISTS SAN PEDRO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOR AREA INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY DELIVERING LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE, INFORM, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THEM TO LIVE HEALTHY AND PURPOSEFUL LIVES.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
66
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$150,000, 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $735,239 spent. CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES ("CYFS"): FINANCED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, AND INDIVIDUAL GIFTS AND DONATIONS, AS WELL AS NET PROCEEDS FROM VARIOUS SPECIAL EVENTS, THE CYFS PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS A) LEADERS IN TRAINING PROGRAM (6TH-8TH GRADE), B) COLLEGE CORNER LEARNING PROGRAM, C) RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND D) SUMMER ACADEMY. THE CYFS PROGRAM DEVELOPS READING, WRITING, MATH AND COMPUTER SKILLS AND ALSO BUILDS SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH THE USE OF THE 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS.
  2. $1.9 million spent. FAMILY SOURCE CENTER ("FSC"): FINANCED BY A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, THE FSC PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: A) INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES B) REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR HOMELESS C) OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES FOR YOUTH (5-17) WITH FULL SCOPE MEDI-CAL OR PRIVATE INSURANCE D) FREE LEGAL COUNSEL TARGETING HOMELESS PREVENTION/TENANT RIGHTS E) BENEFIT SCREENING AND APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENT BENEFITS F) SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD ASSISTANCE THROUGH TOBERMAN'S PANTRY-A USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER G) VOLUNTEERS IN TAX ASSISTANCE, OR VITA, SITE FOR FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION H) UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR THE GAS COMPANY OR LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER THROUGH THE LOW INCOME HOME ENEGERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (CONT. ON SCH O)THE FSC PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INCREASING INCOME AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT WITH CLASSES IN PREEMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, RESUME WRITING, ONLINE JOB APPLICATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND COMPUTER LITERACY. IN ADDITION, EMERGENCY FOOD AND CLOTHING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED.
  3. $1.4 million spent. GANG INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES: SINCE SOME AREA FAMILIES HAVE GANG MEMBERS AND/OR YOUTH WHO ARE AT-RISK OF BECOMING GANG MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY INTERVENTION WORKERS MEDIATE DISPUTES AND MAINTAIN A LOS ANGELES HARBOR AREA GANG PEACE AGREEMENT INVOLVING MULTIPLE LOCAL GANGS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH TWO KEY PROGRAMS, GANG REDUCTION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ("PROBATION"), WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND GANG REDUCTION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ("GRYD"), WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: A) CRISIS INTERVENTION B) CONFLICT RESOLUTION C) SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ACTIVITIES D) CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING MENTORING OF YOUTH AND ADULTS AND REFERRALS FOR SERVICES E) RECREATIONAL SERVICES (CONT. ON SCH O)F) SAFE PASSAGE/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT G) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES. THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ACTIVITIES IS TO HELP THOSE AT-RISK YOUTH MAKE A CHOICE NOT TO JOIN GANGS AND TO HELP THOSE WISHING TO LEAVE GANG LIFE.

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 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 October 21, 2026.

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