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Alma Family Services

EIN 95-2959331 · Monterey Park, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF AND TO PROVIDE MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND OTHER NECESSARY ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, PHYSICAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS OR DELAYS; TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED AND MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SUCH PERSONS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUCH PERSONS.

Income
$23.0 million
Spending
$22.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
247
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$276,843, 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% 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 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $15.1 million spent. INCLUSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: (1) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES. THE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND MEDICATION SUPPORT. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS RANGING FROM CHILDREN TO OLDER ADULTS. (2) WRAPAROUND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A SPECIALLY TRAINED TEAM PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ARE FAMILY-DRIVEN, AND FAMILY STRENGTHS FOCUSED ON WRAPPING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AROUND THE CLIENT AND FAMILY TO ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL RETURN HOME FROM THE HIGHER LEVEL OF SERVICE PLACEMENTS.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 7,158 CLIENTS.
  2. $3.3 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:(1) ALMA FAMILY SERVICES IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR A COLLABORATIVE GANG REDUCTION YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (GRYD) SERVING YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE BOYLE HEIGHTS SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF GANG ACTIVITY AND VIOLENCE. ALL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ALMA FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM ADDRESS FACTORS KNOWN TO INCREASE A YOUTH'S RISK OF GANG INVOLVEMENT.(2) PROBATION YOUTH COMMUNITY REENTRY PROGRAM OFFERS CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES FOLLOWING THEIR RELEASE FROM PROBATION CAMP. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 3,947 YOUTHS AND FAMILIES.
  3. $1.6 million spent. CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT:(1) INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS INCLUDES COMMUNITY INTEGRATION TRAINING, DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE GREATER ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIALIZATION TRAINING, WHICH FOCUSES ON THE POSITIVE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CONSUMERS.(2) PRESCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM BEST TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.(3) FAMILY AND PEER SUPPORT, TREATMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL GROUPS ENCOURAGE ONGOING FAMILY EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS TO CONSUMERS.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 859 FAMILIES.

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 December 1976.

    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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