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St Annes Family Services

EIN 95-1691306 · Los Angeles, 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

See Schedule O

Income
$45.3 million
Spending
$40.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
421
Volunteers
518
Highest pay
$459,289, 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

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 2.9 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 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    20 of 21 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. $17.4 million spent. Our Early Childhood Education Division plays a vital role in supporting young children's growth and development through comprehensive, fully subsidized child development services. These programs provide high-quality early learning experiences that promote school readiness and holistic development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children receive services in nurturing environments that best suit their needs-whether in one of the schools or through the Family Education programs. The division also operates several full-day preschool classrooms and a 0-5 child development centers, ensuring accessible, high-quality early education opportunities throughout the local community.
  2. $7.9 million spent. Our Mental Health Services Program, which includes 24/7 crisis intervention, offers housing program participants, community based program participants, and other low income, high risk young women, children and families counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation, case management, intensive home-based services, intensive care coordination, psychiatric assessment, medication management support, parent education, and partnering services.
  3. $3.8 million spent. Our Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program serves current foster and probation youth ages 13-18 who are pregnant and or expecting. With 24/7 supervision and operations, our program provides educational and vocational support, life skills training, health services, and comprehensive case management. Intensive mental health services are also provided including individual and group therapy, therapeutic behavioral services, rendered by an interdisciplinary team of therapists, child and family specialists, and mental health rehabilitation specialists.
  4. $5.2 million spent. Transitional Housing and Childcare Program (THCC) was launched in 2004, the THCC program includes a 40-unit transitional housing complex and on-site early learning center. Services there provide up to three years of subsidized housing, childcare, and supportive services for young mothers and their children transitioning from STRTP or referred through the Coordinated Entry System (CES). This includes access to an on-site Early Learning Center. Pursuant to a Purchase Option and Right of First Refusal Agreement, St. Anne's Family Services exercised its option to purchase this property on December 12, 2019.Since January 14, 2018, St. Anne's has operated Beverly Terrace, a permanent supportive housing community with 39 federally subsidized one- and two-bedroom units in Los Angeles. A portion of the property is dedicated to an Early Learning Center. Tenants receive a range of supportive services, including voluntary case management, workshops, mentorship, classes, and access to the on-site S. Mark Taper Early Learning Center for children ages 0-5.Family Based Services: i. Workforce development:SAFS provides workforce development services to support parents and caregivers in obtaining and retaining employment and improving economic stability. Services include employment readiness support, job search assistance, career coaching, referrals to training or education, and coordination with supportive services to reduce barriers to employment.ii. Wraparound Services: SAFS delivers wraparound services that address the comprehensive needs of children and families through coordinated, family-centered support. Services include case management, benefits navigation, housing stability assistance, mental health referrals, and linkage to community resources to promote safety, stability, and self-sufficiency.iii. Full-Service Partnership: SAFS operates full-service partnerships providing intensive, coordinated services for children, adults, and families with complex needs. These services include individualized service planning, frequent engagement, cross-system coordination, and ongoing support designed to promote stability, well-being, and long-term positive outcomes.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 March 1946.

    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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