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Mckinley Childrens Center Inc

EIN 95-2016696 · San Dimas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

By inspiring hope, McKinley helps youth, families, adults, and communities aspire to their highest potential through impactful services provided by a team of compassionate professionals fueled by our H.U.M.A.N. values.

Income
$55.2 million
Spending
$53.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
639
Volunteers
77
Highest pay
$388,687, 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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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. $19.3 million spent. Our mental health program provides a spectrum of care from our community and school based services to our short term residential and full service partnership programs. In focusing on whole family care, we are able to provide support to youth and adults while assuring the needs of the community are met through our trauma informed service provision. By the end of the year covered, this program provided 318,809 units of services; 105,825 units went to Los Angeles County, 78,319 units went to San Bernardino County and 134,351 units went to Riverside County.
  2. $8.1 million spent. Our Non-Public School offers an academic program for K-12 and a functional skills program for eligible students from the age of 5-22. We provide supportive and related services as indicated in the student's Individualized Education Plan. These include, but not limited to: behavioral implementation and design, behavior intervention services, Occupational Therapy, speech, specially designed vocational education, career development training, and a range of counseling-based services. During the year covered, the schools provided 19,621 student days.
  3. $6.8 million spent. McKinley's Unaccompanied Children's Shelter (UCS) provides comprehensive shelter care for up to 30 youth at any one time. This care involves housing, nutrition, mental and physical health services, academic, and leisure activities. During their stay with McKinley, they are exposed to additional enrichment and cultural activities to support their wellbeing while team members screen potential sponsors to ensure a safe environment for the youth to integrate into the community. We had an average of 18 UCS clients for the year. We have 157 UCS youth serviced this year.
  4. $11.2 million spent. Residential Care Program: provides board and care (residential treatment and group homes) for emotionally disturbed boys. During the year covered, this program provided 5,078 days of care.

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 November 1958.

    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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