The Whole Child-Mental Health & Housing Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Founded in 1957, The Whole Child is a COA accredited nonprofit organization that provides mental health services for children, housing services for families experiencing homelessness, parent enrichment, and nutrition education in Southern California.
- Income
- $36.9 million
- Spending
- $27.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 220
- Volunteers
- 90
- Highest pay
- $322,401, 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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $14.8 million spent. Family Housing Services - We help families experiencing or on the brink of homelessness on their journey to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Our services include prevention, crisis and permanent placement, case management, employment services, life skills, family mentoring, and amenities for unhoused families. Annually we serve over 4,100 families, housing over 156 and preventing over 2,445 from experiencing homelessness.
- $7.4 million spent. Mental Health Services - We address behavioral challenges and trauma in children by helping them develop coping skills and heal from distress. Our services include family, individual, and group psychotherapy; crisis intervention, psychological testing, and medication; case management. We provided services for over 1,400 families last year, guiding children and each family unit on the path to mental wellness.
- $1.8 million spent. Parent Enrichment Services - We help caregivers establish a strong attachment with their children, prenatal to 5 years, to avoid abuse and neglect. Our services include developmental screening, infant massage classes, lactation classes, stress screening for caregivers, monthly group socializations. Annually we served over 400 families via in-home visits and vital classes and workshops.
- $355,070 spent. Nutrition Education Services - We address child obesity by providing families with nutrition education and physical activity promotion, in coordination with CalFresh Healthy Living. Our services include nutrition education courses for children ages 3-5, youth ages 6-13, and parents; working with schools to redesign lunchroom environments; physical activity promotion; and community outreach events. Annually we now reach 3,700 families per year, positively impacting their nutritional habits.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1959.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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