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Hillsides

EIN 95-1644002 · Pasadena, 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

WE ARE A PREMIER PROVIDER DEDICATED TO HEALING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES ARE ABLE TO HEAL, GROW, AND THRIVE.

Income
$51.6 million
Spending
$47.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
504
Volunteers
121
Highest pay
$526,536, chief executive officer

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

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    31 of 31 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. $21.7 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS - FAMILIES STRUGGLING THROUGH CRISES OR CHALLENGING SITUATIONS KNOW THEY CAN FIND EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE RESPONSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND COMPASSIONATE. HILLSIDES OFFERS NUMEROUS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THROUGH SEVERAL HILLSIDES FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THESE CENTERS PROVIDE PARENTING CLASSES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADDITIONAL CRUCIAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. (SEE SHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)THEY ALSO PROVIDE IN-HOME INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY TO FAMILIES AT RISK WHO ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE SERVICES IN OUR RESOURCE CENTERS. HILLSIDES' STAFF INTERVENES BEFORE CHILDREN ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES IN ORDER TO PRESERVE FAMILIES, HELP THEM BEGIN TO RECOVER, AND CREATE SECURE, PERMANENT LIVING ENVIRONMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY OFFERS SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS BECAUSE CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE OFTEN FIRST DETECTED IN THE SCHOOL SETTING. HILLSIDES TURNS OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES TO RESTORE HOPE AND HONOR THE INHERENT INTEGRITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL IN EVERY FAMILY.EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (ESS) - OFFERS AN ALTERNATIVE INTERVENTION FOR STUDENTS STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL AND OTHER SETTINGS. A TEAM OF SPECIALISTS WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND BARRIERS AND TAILOR TREATMENT PLAN. THE GOAL OF ESS IS TO HELP BOTH THE CHILD AND FAMILY BUILD SKILLS THAT ALLOW STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE SCHOOL, HOME, AND COMMUNITY. 2,918 CLIENTS SERVED; IMPACTING 6,620 FAMILY MEMBERS.
  2. $15.0 million spent. CAMPUS-BASED SERVICES:HILLSIDES' CAMPUS-BASED SERVICES PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS ON OUR 17-ACRE PASADENA CAMPUS. THE CONTINUUM INCLUDES 24/7 RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT (SERVING YOUTH THROUGH OUR SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS), DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS (PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT), AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE (THPP-NMD). TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS OFFER VARYING LEVELS OF STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S CLINICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS WHILE MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON SAFETY, HEALING, AND GROWTH. (SEE SHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)EACH PROGRAM EMPHASIZES A HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS STABILIZE, BUILD SKILLS, AND ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. OUR CAMPUS INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL COTTAGES, CLASSROOMS, A RECREATION AND ARTS CENTER, NURSING OFFICES, AND OUTDOOR SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE CONNECTION AND WELLNESS. BY PARTNERING CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES, COUNTIES, AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS, HILLSIDES ENSURES THAT EVERY PARTICIPANT, WHETHER IN RESIDENTIAL CARE, DAY TREATMENT, OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, RECEIVES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES RESILIENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND THE REALIZATION OF THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.446 CLIENTS SERVED; IMPACTING 728 FAMILY MEMBERS.
  3. $2.6 million spent. HOME-BASED SERVICES:HOME-BASED FAMILY CARE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOSTER CARE) IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE CHILDREN, WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, ABUSE, AND/OR NEGLECT, A PLACE TO CALL HOME. BIENVENIDOS, AN AFFILIATE OF HILLSIDES, PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH RANGING FROM NEWBORN TO 21 YEARS OLD FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS. FAMILY IS THE FOUNDATION OF A CHILD'S EMOTIONAL WELLBEING. WHEN CHILDREN ARE GIVEN A PLACE TO CALL HOME MADE UP OF PEOPLE THEY CONSIDER FAMILY, THEY ARE ABLE TO HEAL AND BEGIN TO THRIVE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) BEYOND HOME-BASED FAMILY CARE, ADOPTION IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE A "FOREVER FAMILY" WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO BE REUNITED WITH THEIR BIRTH PARENT(S). 93 CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVED; IMPACTING 352 FAMILY MEMBERS.
  4. $1.5 million spent. YOUTH MOVING ON - YOUTH MOVING ON PROVIDES TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH AGES 16 TO 25, A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT SERVICES AND AFFORDABLE QUALITY HOUSING TO HELP THEM TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY TO ADULTHOOD. MANY YOUTHS, WHO ARE PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER FOSTER CARE, NEED ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING IN KEY LIFE SKILLS TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, AND TO OVERCOME OTHER OBSTACLES. HILLSIDES' INNOVATIVE TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND HOUSING PROGRAMS AS WELL AS ITS PEER RESOURCE CENTER GIVE YOUNG ADULTS THE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL TRAINING TO REACH FULFILLING CAREERS AND A LIFE OF INDEPENDENCE.544 CLIENTS SERVED.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1934.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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