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Long Beach Community Action Partnership

EIN 95-3401090 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE TODAY BUILD THEIR TOMORROW, THROUGH ESSENTIAL SERVICES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
75
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$179,905, executive director

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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. $6.8 million spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES - FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS AND WEATHERIZATION SERVICES TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS WELL AS CRITICAL HEATING AND COOLING SERVICES TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS DURING SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCIES.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 7,811 HOUSEHOLDS WITH UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND 3,439 HOUSEHOLDS HAD ENERGY DISCONNECTIONS PREVENTED WITH EMERGENCY PAYMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION WEATHERIZED 682 DWELLINGS. 294 DWELLINGS WERE PROVIDED WITH HOME REPAIRS, AND 453 DWELLINGS RECEIVED HEALTHY HOMES SERVICES (REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF LEAD, RADON, CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR FIRE HAZARDS OR ELECTRICAL ISSUES).
  2. $352,742 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES, JOB TRAINING, SKILLS ENHANCEMENT CLASSES, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED MEDIA ARTS-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO 46 DISADVANTAGED YOUTH, AND INAUGURATED ITS IN-HOUSE WEATHERIZATION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, TRAINING 5 YOUNG ADULTS AND HIRING 2 AS STAFF UPON COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
  3. $173,342 spent. COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND FAMILY SERVICES - THROUGH ITS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A GATEWAY TO COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.3,654 PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD ASSISTANCE, CRISIS COUNSELING, HYGIENE KITS, AND BENEFITS ADVOCACY. 1,646 INCOME TAX RETURNS WERE PREPARED FOR RESIDENTS FREE OF CHARGE. 1,775 VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE DONATED TO THE AGENCY, AT A COST SAVINGS OF $28,400 IN STAFFING EXPENSES.
  4. $288,505 spent. PUBLIC ACCESS DIGITAL NETWORK (PADNET) - PADNET OFFERS LOW-COST MEDIA TRAINING AND FREE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES TO LONG BEACH RESIDENTS.THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS PADNET.TV, A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED WEBSITE THAT IS THE GATEWAY TO MEDIA-ORIENTED TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES ACCESS, AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES.PADNET SUPPORTS THREE (3) SATELLITE FACILITIES; 201 INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS; AND FACILITATES PRODUCTION OF 20 OR MORE HOURS OF ORIGINAL, LOCALLY-PRODUCED CONTENT EACH MONTH.

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 February 1982.

    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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