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Mychals Learning Place

EIN 95-4871202 · Hawthorne, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MYCHAL'S LEARNING PLACE PROVIDES THE SUPPORT, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BUILD THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND PURSUE THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
69
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$243,599, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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

    11 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, 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. MYCHAL'S TEACHES INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TWO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (HAWTHORNE AND CULVER CITY), ADULT DAY PROGRAM, SATURDAY PROGRAM, SPECIAL OLYMPICS PARTICIPATION AND MORE. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING THAT WILL LEAD TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING.MYCHAL'S PATH TO INDEPENDENCE ADULT DAY PROGRAM'S FOCUS IS INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, ON THE JOB TRAINING AND MORE, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $603,150 spent. IN 2015, MYKIE'S COFFEE, BAKERY AND CATERING BUSINESS OPENED. PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE BUSINESS INCLUDES A FOOD TRUCK THAT MAKES SPECIALTY COFFEE DRINKS AND BAKED GOODS THAT ARE MADE IN OUR KITCHEN. WE POP UP WITH OUR ESPRESSO MACHINES AT REGULAR WEEKLY LOCATIONS AS WELL AS CATERING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
  3. $509,540 spent. IN 2019 WE ADDED MYCHAL'S PRINTS TO THE FAMILY OF PROGRAMS. MYCHAL'S PRINTS OFFERS EMBROIDERY AND DTG PRINTING ON SHIRTS, HATS, JACKETS AND MORE. MYCHAL'S PRINTS WAS STARTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WE SERVE.BOTH BUSINESSES ALSO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF REVENUE TO MYCHALS AND BUILDS AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 April 2002.

    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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