South Central L a Reg Central for Dvlopmntly Disabled Persons Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER, (SCLARC), BELIEVES SPECIAL NEEDS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE PROVISION OF CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE INHERENT STRENGTHS OF THE FAMILY AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
- Income
- $762.1 million
- Spending
- $762.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 99%
- Employees
- 630
- Volunteers
- 85
- Highest pay
- $430,326, executive dir.
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
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 100% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 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 (1)
- $730.8 million spent. THE CENTER WAS ORGANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES ACT (THE ACT) OF THE WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE OF CALIFORNIA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT, THE CENTER WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE GOVERNMENT. ITS MISSION IS TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE, AND SATISFYING LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE CENTER ALSO STRIVES TO LESSEN DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. AMONG THE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THE CENTER PROVIDES OR COORDINATES ARE DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING AND SERVICE COORDINATION, EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, COMMUNITY LIVING OPTIONS, SUPPORTED WORK AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ENTITY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 24,081 CLIENTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES $414,563,172OUT OF HOME 151,564,273DAY PROGRAMS 75,864,811TRANSPORTATION 32,436,915 --------------TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES $674,429,171OPERATING EXPENSES 56,385,381 ---------------TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $730,814,552
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 November 6, 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 April 1984.
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 November 4, 2026.
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