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California Family Life Center

EIN 95-3699116 · Hemet, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CALIFORNIA FAMILY LIFE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY, COMFORT AND HEALING TO CHILDREN SUFFERING ABUSE AND ABANDONMENT; TO TEACH LOVE AND TRUST; TO INSTILL SELF-ESTEEM, VALUES AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE - AND IN SO DOING, ASSIST CHILDREN TRAPPED IN HOPELESSNESS AND DESPAIR BECOME COMPASSIONATE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$13.8 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
508
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$170,344, executive 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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 25

    14 of 14 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 (4)
  1. $4.1 million spent. BOARD AND CARE: CFLC ALLOWS TIME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALING THROUGH A TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES THE "POWER OF A NORMAL ENVIRONMENT", COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILL DEVELOPMENT. CARING STAFF MEMBERS 'PARENT' THE YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE DAILY ROUTINE OF CHORES, MEALS, SCHOOL, OUTINGS, GARDENING, AND CARE FOR PETS AND LIVESTOCK. THE YOUTH HOMES PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR 53 AT RISK FEMALE ADOLESCENTS AT 3 FACILITIES IN HEMET.
  2. $4.7 million spent. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING: CFLC'S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTERS IN HEMET, LAKE ELSINORE, AND RUBIDOUX HELP IDENTIFY CAREER APTITUDES FOR YOUNG JOB SEEKERS AGES 16-21, TEACH INTERVIEW SKILLS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, ARRANGE PAID INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND CONNECT THEM TO HIGHER EDUCATION. AN EXPERIENCED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST TRACKS EACH PARTICIPANT'S PROGRESS, GUIDING, ENCOURAGING, COACHING (AND SOMETIMES PARENTING) THEM FOR A FULL TWO YEARS. THE CENTERS ENROLLED 1067 AT RISK YOUTH IN JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $2.5 million spent. FOSTER FAMILIES: FOSTER FAMILIES PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE FOSTER CHILD'S EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. FOSTER KIDS NEED ADVOCACY AT SCHOOL AND HELP WITH THEIR HOMEWORK, REGULAR MEDICAL AND DENTAL CHECKUPS, MANY WILL BE IN COUNSELING, AND MOST WILL HAVE FREQUENT SUPERVISED VISITS WITH THEIR NATURAL PARENTS. CHILDREN MAY NEED TO BE A PART OF A FAMILY FOR A FEW WEEKS, OR A FEW YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE COURTS' EVALUATION OF THEIR PARENT'S REHABILITATION. THE ORGANIZATION PLACED 63 ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN FOSTER HOMES THIS YEAR.
  4. $27,641 spent. CHAPLAINCY- THE KIN CARE PROGRAMS, SUPPORT RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN IN THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, SERVED 263 FAMILIES IN THIS REPORTING PERIOD.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1997.

    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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