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Momentum Agencies

EIN 95-1648203 · Chatsworth, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOMENTUM IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND FULL CITIZENSHIP OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITY AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS. MOMENTUM IS UNLOCKING THE POWER THAT COMES FROM INTEGRATING ALL INDIVIDUALS INTO SOCIETY. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE LIVE THEIR DAY TO DAY LIVES. WE HELP FAMILIES, BY GUIDING NEW PARENTS ON THE BEST PATH FORWARD. WE ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO CARE ENDLESSLY FOR THE INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED. AS A FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS, WE PARTNER WITH EMPLOYERS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE WAYS IN WHICH THEY CAN TAP INTO THE SKILLS OF EVERYONE. AND WE ARE ADVOCATING WITH POLICYMAKERS, REACHING OUT TO RAISE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT. THROUGH OUR DEDICATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY, WE ARE TRANSFORMING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.

Income
$49.0 million
Spending
$51.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
886
Volunteers
274
Highest pay
$677,539, 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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 32 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $8.5 million spent. PEDIATRIC THERAPY INCLUDING EARLY HEAD START. MOMENTUM IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND FULL CITIZENSHIP OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITY AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS. MOMENTUM IS UNLOCKING THE POWER THAT COMES FROM INTEGRATING ALL INDIVIDUALS INTO SOCIETY. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE LIVE THEIR DAY TO DAY LIVES. WE HELP FAMILIES, BY GUIDING NEW PARENTS ON THE BEST PATH FORWARD. WE ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO CARE ENDLESSLY FOR THE INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED. AS A FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS, WE PARTNER WITH EMPLOYERS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE WAYS IN WHICH THEY CAN TAP INTO THE SKILLS OF EVERYONE. AND WE ARE ADVOCATING WITH POLICYMAKERS, REACHING OUT TO RAISE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT. THROUGH OUR DEDICATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY, WE ARE TRANSFORMING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.
  2. $22.9 million spent. MOMENTUM'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING IS STRUCTURED TO OFFER THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL CARE, SUPPORTS, RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY A FULFILLED AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OUR SERVICES PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED LEARNING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, AND PERSONAL ADVOCACY. PEOPLE LIVING IN OUR GROUP HOMES EXPERIENCE A LOVING, CARING ENVIRONMENT WITH SUPPORT AND PROGRAMMING TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. OUR DEDICATED, HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED CARE DESIGNED TO HELP RESIDENTS LIVE FULL, HEALTHY, DIGNIFIED LIVES.
  3. $4.8 million spent. MOMENTUM'S ADULT DAY PROGRAM IS ALWAYS SEEKING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO HAVE AN ARRAY OF CHOICES FOR REACHING THEIR PERSONAL GOALS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT, AND TRUE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION THROUGH PERSON-CENTERED RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE.
  4. $5.7 million spent. ICF/DD FACILITIES AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, CLS, AND REFRESH

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 December 1945.

    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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