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Weingart Center Association

EIN 95-6054617 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WEINGART CENTER ASSOCIATION EMPOWERS AND TRANSFORMS LIVES BY DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT POVERTY AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS.

Income
$89.7 million
Spending
$55.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
241
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$505,189, president ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 April 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)
  1. $47.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: WCA, A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, HAS OVER THIRTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PROVIDING QUALITY SHORT TERM AND TRANSITIONAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS LINKED TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. THE WEINGART CENTER ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS 16 PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDE OVER 700 BEDS ANNUALLY TO MEET THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN. PROGRAM DESIGNS INCORPORATE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SPECIALIZED REFERRALS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES CALCULATED TO ASSIST THE CLIENTS STABILIZE THEIR LIVES, SECURE INCOME AND REINTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY. (CONT. ON SCH. O)NON-RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES: WCA PROVIDES SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT RESIDE IN THE AGENCY-OPERATED FACILITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORTIVE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE ACCESS CENTER, PROJECT FATHERHOOD, AMERICORPS' HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY. MEALS: THE WEINGART CENTER CAFE SERVES 241,015 NUTRITIOUS, BALANCED MEALS TO RESIDENTS OF THE CENTER, OUTPATIENT CLIENTS OF ON-SITE HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAMS, RESIDENTS OF THE SKID ROW AREA AND OTHERS. THE CAFE OPERATES 365 DAYS PER YEAR FROM 6:45AM TO 7:00PM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 April 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 February 1992.

    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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