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San Gabriel Valley Family Center

EIN 95-2307624 · El Monte, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • Only 29% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FAMILY CENTER IS TO ENABLE BOYS, GIRLS, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL PERSONS HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SUCCEED. - NO EXCEPTIONS PT III, LINE 3: GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICE--OWING TO THE LACK OF GRAFFITI TO BE REMOVED FROM WALLS AND BUILDINGS WE DISCONTINUED THIS PUBLIC SERVICE. PT VI, LINE 11B: THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ONE OF ITS REFULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. AFTER REVIEW AND DISCUSSION THE BOARD APPROVES DOCUMENT, THEN IT IS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE RETURN IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

Income
$324,054
Spending
$363,223
Spent on programs
29%
Reserves
-15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    29% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $2,524 spent. COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRIES--THE SGV FAMILY CENTER OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY EACH WEEK AT TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. ONE IS AT 4602 PECK RD, EL MONTE, CA AND THE OTHER IS AT 2214 TYLER AVE, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA.
  2. $78,096 spent. RESIDENTIAL CAMP-- THE SGV FAMILY CENTER OWNES TWO RESIDENTIAL CAMPING FACILITIES (CAMPSITES) AND MAKES THESE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS FOR BOTH WEEK-LONG CAMPING SESSIONS OR WEEK-END EVENTS. WE DO NOT PROVIDE STAFFING OR OTHER SERVICES OT THE GROUPS. WE ALLOW THEM TO CONDUCT THEIR OWN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY CHOOSE. OUR LOCAL CAMP IS UTILIZED BY GROUPS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 WEEK ENDS ANNUALLY AND OUR OTHER CAMP IS USED 6 TO 8 WEEKS ANNUALLY.
  3. $24,892 spent. RESIDENTIAL CAMP-- THE SGV FAMILY CENTER OWNES TWO RESIDENTIAL CAMPING FACILITIES (CAMPSITES) AND MAKES THESE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS FOR BOTH WEEK-LONG CAMPING SESSIONS OR WEEK-END EVENTS. WE DO NOT PROVIDE STAFFING OR OTHER SERVICES OT THE GROUPS. WE ALLOW THEM TO CONDUCT THEIR OWN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY CHOOSE. OUR LOCAL CAMP IS UTILIZED BY GROUPS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 WEEK ENDS ANNUALLY AND OUR OTHER CAMP IS USED 6 TO 8 WEEKS ANNUALLY.
  4. RESIDENTIAL CAMP-- THE SGV FAMILY CENTER OWNES TWO RESIDENTIAL CAMPING FACILITIES (CAMPSITES) AND MAKES THESE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS FOR BOTH WEEK-LONG CAMPING SESSIONS OR WEEK-END EVENTS. WE DO NOT PROVIDE STAFFING OR OTHER SERVICES OT THE GROUPS. WE ALLOW THEM TO CONDUCT THEIR OWN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY CHOOSE. OUR LOCAL CAMP IS UTILIZED BY GROUPS BETWEEN 20 AND 25 WEEK ENDS ANNUALLY AND OUR OTHER CAMP IS USED 6 TO 8 WEEKS ANNUALLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1965.

    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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