Child and Family Guidance Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CFGC's mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services and community programs, upholding the values of integrity, quality, commitment, innovation and resiliency. See Schedule O.
- Income
- $34.8 million
- Spending
- $29.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 330
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $283,221, medical director
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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 47% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 2517 of 17 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 (11)
- $24.3 million spent. CFGC contracts with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health to provide a comprehensive array of mental health, supportive social services, and linkages to needed resources to children and adolescents displaying significant mental health symptoms. The Child and Family Guidance Center embraces a trauma-informed, family-strengthening philosophy aimed at helping clients become empowered, overcome challenges, and flourish within the community. The Center is committed to remaining responsive to the ever-changing needs of our families, developing innovative programs and training professional staff members to work in a community setting. Outcomes include: emotional/behavioral symptom reduction, improved social and adaptive functioning, family stability, improved school performance and behavior. Eligible clients must meet criteria outlined by the LACDMH.
- $969,551 spent. CFGCs Non-Public School Program, known as Northpoint School serves children ages 12to 21 with significant emotional and behavioral challenges whose needs can not be met in a regular classroom setting. Northpoint combines academic instruction with abroad spectrum of specialized services that addresses each students needs. Theeducational staff utilize an interdisciplinary team approach to developindividualized programs for each student. Students either transition back to lessrestrictive school programs or graduate with a high school degree from Northpoint.
- $469,494 spent. FIRFHA - First 5 - LA HFA Located in Antelope Valley the program helps children from prenatal to age five to be physically and mentally healthy.
- $316,297 spent. Enhanced Care Management is a service model designed to improve the health outcomesof individuals by offering personalized, holistic care. It addresses the complexneeds of individuals, especially those who face barriers such as chronic healthconditions, mental health challenges, homelessness, or substance use. The goal ofECM is to coordinate care across various service providers, ensuring thatindividuals have access to the necessary support at the right time and in the rightplace. At its core, ECM involves working directly with clients to assess theirneeds, create tailored care plans, and coordinate services across healthcare, mentalhealth, social services, and other community resources. The program involves closepartnerships with healthcare providers, social workers, case managers, and communityorganizations.
- $131,575 spent. Providence Hospital Grants provide funding to expand access to mental healthservices in the San Fernando Valley. Funding supports expansion of group therapyprograms and hiring of case managers to support families in need of mental healthservices.
- $103,873 spent. DPH PEH Outreach and Engagement-Providing outreach at designated CES (CoordinatedEntry System) agencies and conducting Medi-Cal screening, enrollment, retention andutilization services to people experiencing homelessness (PEH).
- $83,798 spent. General Funds - Includes contributions and fundraising revenue and expenses.
- $71,712 spent. HCAI Grant- Department of Healthcare Access and Information providesscholarships/stipends to students completing their final year in a Behavioral Healthgraduate programs to expand the quality and diversity of MH professionals in diversecommunities. Students can apply and may be awarded in exchange for a 2-year direct client service to under-served community upon completion of their education.
- $53,156 spent. DPH Home Visiting-Provided to all CHOI (Children Health Outreach Initiative) Contractors to assist DPH (Department of Public Health) Home Visitation Program with referrals of families with children 0-5 and pregnant moms. The program provides a variety of supportive services for this population, including food, affordable housing, mental health services, legal services, pre and postpartum referrals, etc.
- $5,736 spent. Childcare Resource Center contract - CFGC provides classroom consultation, mentalhealth education, and therapy to children attending CCRCs preschool programs.
- $2,669 spent. Best Start Network Grant-To provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to thecommunity in Best Start areas of the San Fernando Valley.
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 September 1963.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.