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1736 Family Crisis Center

EIN 95-3989251 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER IS DEDICATED TO RESTORING STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR AMERICANS IN NEED. WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND VETERANS FACING CHALLENGES SUCH AS CRIME, ABUSE, HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND TEEN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN SAFETY, PROMOTE SELF-RELIANCE, AND HELP EVERY INDIVIDUAL BUILD A SECURE AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.

Income
$15.4 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
166
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$816,023, ceo & 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    5 of 7 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. $8.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SHELTERS AND SERVICES-FOUR OF THE CENTER'S SIX SHELTERS SERVE CRIME SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 17 YEARS. PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES HELP SURVIVORS OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE CENTER'S SHELTERS OPERATE 24-HOURS PER DAY AND 7 DAYS PER WEEK AND CAN BE REACH ANY TIME OF THE NIGHT OR DAY THROUGH FIVE CRISIS/SUICIDE HOTLINES. IN 1972, THE CENTER OPENED ITS FIRST SHELTER FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AGES 10 THROUGH 17. IN 2020, THE CENTER OPENED ITS SIXTH SHELTER, A MODEL PROGRAM CONSTRUCTED FROM CONTAINER HOUSING, GIVING 24-HOUR CARE TO 15 PARTICIPANTS AT A TIME WHO SEEK TO GAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH THE CENTER'S EXTENSIVE SERVICES. THE SIX SHELTERS OFFER 150 BEDS AND A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING MEALS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER SURVIVAL SERVICES.
  2. $5.0 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND CRIME VICTIMS-THE PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT TO PREVENT OR END HOMELESSNESS FOR VETERAN FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON VETERANS RETURNING FROM ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVISTS, AND CHRONICALLY HOMELESS VETERANS.
  3. $518,366 spent. RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER SERVICES-THE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND YOUTH PROGRAM IS A SIX-BED STATE-LICENSED SHELTER THAT OFFERS SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 10 THROUGH 17. THE CENTER'S YOUTH SHELTER HAS OPERATED FOR 54 YEARS. SHELTER STAFF HELP YOUTH DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT NETWORKS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE STABILITY. YOUTH MAY VOLUNTEER AFTER THEIR STAY TO HELP OTHER CHILDREN, INCLUDING THROUGH THE CENTER'S YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (A VOLUNTEER GROUP OF FORMER YOUTH SHELTER CLIENTS AND YOUTH).
  4. $305,659 spent. EDUCATION, FAMILY SOURCE CENTER, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES-SKILLS-BASED THERAPY IS A CORE SERVICE OF THE CENTER'S RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, BEING OFFERED 24 HOURS A DAY AT SIX RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS, AND DURING BUSINESS AND EXTENDED BUSINESS HOURS AT THE CENTER'S NONRESIDENTIAL CLINIC LOCATIONS. PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDE THE SERVICES, WHILE SUPERVISORS WITH DECADES OF TRAINING ARE ON DUTY ROUND THE CLOCK TO ASSIST. OTHER NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL SERVICES, FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION AND SENIOR SERVICES.

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 August 1986.

    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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