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Human Services Network

EIN 95-4030624 · Castaic, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSIONS IS TO RESTORE YOUTH TO LIVES OF PURPOSE, MEANING AND OPPORTUNITY. HUMAN SERVICES NETWORK, DBA YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK (YSN), WAS FOUNDED IN 1985. YSN OPERATES THREE (3) COMMUNITY-BASED HOMES THAT SERVE BOYS FROM THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. A TEAM OF MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL WORK AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH A STAFF OF YOUTH COUNSELORS AND BEHAVIORAL SPECIALISTS, PROVIDE THE SERVICES THESE BOYS NEED TO OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF THEIR TRAUMATIC EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND PREPARE THEM FOR ADULTHOOD. TO DATE, OVER 1,500 BOYS HAVE BENEFITED FROM OUR SERVICES DURING OUR 28 YEAR HISTORY. YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK CREATED A UNIQUE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT GOES WAY BEYOND THE BASIC NEEDS THE BOYS IN OUR CARE MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO REACH INDEPENDENCE UPON EMANCIPATION. THESE BOYS HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS DUE TO THE TRAUMATIC LIVES THEY HAVE LED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT WITH YSN, IN ADDITION TO BASIC DEVELOPMENT EVERY BOY MUST EXPERIENCE TO ENSURE AN HEALTHY OUTCOME. THE YO

Income
$149,211
Spending
$5,157
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $3,745 spent. YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK (YSN) PREVIOULY OPERATEED RESIDENTIAL "GROUP HOMES AND PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVIES TO ADOLESCENT BOYS, AGES 12-18, WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO NEGLECT, ABUSE OR ABANDONMENT. LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, CASE MANAGERS AND YOUTH COUNSELORS PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, MEDICAL, ACADEMIC AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE COMPLEX SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES EACH YOUTH FACES.

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 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 December 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 February 1987.

    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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