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Claris Health

EIN 95-4806856 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CLARIS HEALTH IS TO EQUIP AND CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER PREGNANCY AND SEXUAL-HEALTH CHOICES.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
33
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$131,769, clinical 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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. $1.1 million spent. MEDICAL SERVICES: - MEDICAL AND SUPPORT STAFF DELIVER THE FOLLOWING WOMEN'S HEALTH, PREGNANCY, AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES: -PREGNANCY TESTING - ULTRASOUND IMAGING - PRENATAL CARE - STI TESTING AND TREATMENT - WELL WOMAN EXAMS - GENERAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS - MEDICAL EDUCATION. DURING THE YEAR STAFF CONDUCTED 2,768 MEDICAL SERVICE VISITS.
  2. $246,888 spent. SEXUAL-HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES: SEXUAL AND RELATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND PARENTS THROUGH VARIOUS CLASSROOM AND VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE: - SEXUAL/RELATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION - YOUTH MENTORSHIP - EDUCATION TO PARENTS OF YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS - COUNSELING FOR YOUTH AND PARENTS. DURING THE YEAR THERE WERE 339 PRESENTATIONS TO 12,759 STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
  3. $501,647 spent. COUNSELING/SUPPORT SERVICES: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (THERAPISTS), PEER ADVOCATES, AND OTHER MENTORS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: - PREGNANCY OPTIONS COUNSELING - PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND PARENTING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES - MATERIAL ASSISTANCE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - PREGNANCY-LOSS SUPPORT -SEXUAL - ABUSE AND TRAUMA SUPPORT - INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, AND FAMILY THERAPY, CASEWORK. DURING THE YEAR THERE WERE 6,270 INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT, AND GROUP CLASS SESSIONS PERFORMED.
  4. $109,983 spent. MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC EXPENSES. CLARIS HEALTH OPERATES A MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT THAT DELIVERS CLARIS' MODEL OF CARE TO SOME OF LOS ANGELES' MOST DESERVING YET UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES.

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 November 2001.

    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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