Nonprofit · EIN 81-2974850
KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90020
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,324,210 | $3,044,109 | -$719,899 | $13,033,192 | $207,892 | $12,825,300 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,736,247 | $2,741,517 | $994,730 | $12,827,962 | $183,349 | $12,644,613 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,980,230 | $2,890,815 | $1,089,415 | $10,502,853 | $122,308 | $10,380,545 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,858,482
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $465,728
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $231,808
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,052,432
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,477,920
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,779
- Occupancy
- $199,887
- Travel
- $7,476
- Depreciation
- $40,737
- Program services (functional)
- $2,164,645
- Management and general (functional)
- $550,752
- Fundraising (functional)
- $328,712
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,827,962
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,033,192
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $207,892
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,825,300
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $244,145
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,693,477
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,288,434
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,536,866
- Gross receipts
- $2,324,210
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 617
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILA GUIRGUIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $217,908 | $30,884 |
| JEFFREY PAUL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA BLOOM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD PACHULSKI | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN STONE ENENSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON FURIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY KLEINMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RAND APRIL | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HARRMANN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN KESSLER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MATLOFF | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MELVOIN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RYU | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI SCHULMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SUGERMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILA GUIRGUIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $163,337 | $28,057 |
| JEFFREY PAUL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD PACHULSKI | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ENENSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY KLEINMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON FURIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA BLOOM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| RAND APRIL | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HARRMANN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN KESSLER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MATLOFF | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MELVOIN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RYU | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI SCHULMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SUGERMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILA GUIRGUIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $159,899 | $29,911 |
| JEFFREY PAUL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD PACHULSKI | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ENENSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAND APRIL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON FURIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA BLOOM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY EDWARDS | BOARD OF TRUSTEE (THRU 8/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON GINGOLD | BOARD OF TRUSTEE (THRU 8/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN KESSLER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY KLEINMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MATLOFF | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RYU | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI SCHULMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SUGERMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3750 W 6TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90020-5104
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LILA GUIRGUIS, 3750 WEST 6TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90020
- Signed the 990
- LILA GUIRGUIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (213) 388-2401
- Website
- KARSHCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-2974850 or by the name KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES, THE KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED BY PROVIDING CRITICAL AND ACCESSIBLE SOCIAL SERVICES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE OR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER PROVIDERS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) WHILE ALSO INTEGRATING SIGNIFICANT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE A UNIQUELY POWERFUL WAY TO HELP REPAIR THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD PANTRY - THE FOOD PANTRY IS A MODERN, WELCOMING, AND THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED FACILITY, ARRANGED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK GUIDELINES, WITH AMPLE STORAGE SPACE FOR DRY, REFRIGERATED, AND FROZEN FOODS. THE KARSH CENTER CAN COMFORTABLY PROVIDE MORE THAN 750 GROCERY BAGS WEEKLY. WE ALSO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 20 FAMILIES DELIVERING GROCERY BAGS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT PHYSICALLY VISIT THE FOOD PANTRY. THE FACILITY IS ALSO SPACIOUS ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE VOLUNTEERS WHO USE THE PANTRY TO ASSEMBLE AND DISTRIBUTE HEALTHY GROCERY BAGS FOR CLIENTS IN NEED.Expenses $1,692,724
- BIG GIVE PROGRAMS: THE BIG GIVE IS OUR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DISTRIBUTION SPECIAL EVENT, THROUGH WHICH WE PROVIDE 1,000 THANKSGIVING MEAL KITS TO OUR COMMUNITY. EACH KIT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOUR FULL THANKSGIVING MEALS, INCLUDING ALL ITEMS FROM A TURKEY OR OTHER PROTEIN, TO A PUMPKIN PIE AND ALL SIDES. IT ULTIMATELY PROVIDES A SPECIAL HOLIDAY MEAL TO 4,000 MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS EVENT ALSO ENGAGES HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS IN THE PREPARATION AND HOSTING OF THE DISTRIBUTION, AS WELL AS SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECTS TO HELP PREPARE OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR OUR COMMUNITY SUCH AS HYGIENE KITS AND WINTER KITS. IN 2025, WE DISTRIBUTED 1,048 FULL THANKSGIVING MEAL KITS TO OUR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY ACROSS LOS ANGELES AND ENGAGED 218 VOLUNTEERS IN AN ESTIMATED 605 HOURS OF SERVICE.Expenses $133,294
- THE COMMITMENT OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE WORK AND SUCCESS OF THE KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER. ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS AS A KEY COMPONENT OF DELIVERING SERVICE ALLOWS THE KARSH CENTER TO BE A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WISHING TO BE OF SERVICE AND HELP THEIR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE NAVIGATING CHALLENGES LIKE FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, AND MORE. THE KARSH CENTER VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL OVER LOS ANGELES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEMBERS OF WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE AS WELL AS OTHER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS; SCHOOL/STUDENT GROUPS; CORPORATE TEAMS AS WELL AS AN ARRAY OF PROFESSIONALS SHARING PRO -BONO TIME; AND MEMBERS OF THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY WHO RECOGNIZE THAT THE KARSH CENTER IS A PILLAR IN SUPPORTING THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. WE HOST RECURRING WEEKLY VOLUNTEERS, SPECIAL EVENT/ONE-TIME VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, AND STUDENT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AT BOTH THE KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER IN KOREATOWN AS WELL AS KARSH TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER (KARSH WEST), A DEDICATED VOLUNTEER HUB IN BRENTWOOD. ACROSS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEERS RANGE FROM 3 YEARS OLD TO OVER 100 YEARS OLD, AND THEY SHARE THEIR TIME BOTH ON-SITE AND THROUGH REMOTE PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM PACKING GROCERY BAGS AND MAKING SANDWICH LUNCHES TO DOING OUTREACH TO CLIENTS AND COMPLETING DATA ENTRY, AND SO MUCH MORE. ACROSS THESE ACTIVITIES, WE ENGAGED AN ESTIMATED 617 VOLUNTEERS, SHARING OVER 8,000 HOURS OF SERVICE, IN 2024-2025.Expenses $118,606
- PARENT AND CHILD WELL-BEING PROGRAMS: THE KARSH CENTER' GOAL IS TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WE OFFER WORKSHOPS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT GROUPS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS, DIAPER AND ESSENTIAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO MEET BASIC NEEDS, AND REFERRALS TO INCREASE FAMILIES SUPPORT SYSTEMS. FAMILIES ARE ALSO RECRUITED AND PRIORITIZED FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENTS. KARSH CENTER ALSO OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. IN COLLABORATION WITH OVER 40 ORGANIZATIONS, KARSH CENTER OFFERS VISON CARE, DENTAL CARE, LEGAL CONSULTATIONS, ENGLISH CLASSES, COMPUTER CLASSES, NUTRITION EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ESSENTIALS SUCH AS CLOTHING AND TOILETRIES. ADDITIONALLY, KARSH CENTER PROVIDES LINKAGE AND REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, LEGAL AID, JOB SEARCH, AND OTHER SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO OUR THANKSGIVING PROGRAM, BIG GIVE, KARSH CENTER ALSO HOSTS A SPECIAL SUMMER BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT WHICH HELPS STUDENTS BECOME EXCITED AND PREPARE FOR THE START OF KINDERGARTEN AND A TOY DISTRIBUTION WHERE CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO CHOSE A GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS.Expenses $220,021
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2974850
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,033,192
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,324,210
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,324,210 | $3,044,109 | $13,033,192 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,736,247 | $2,741,517 | $12,827,962 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,980,230 | $2,890,815 | $10,502,853 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,708,381 | $2,099,259 | $8,969,675 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-2974850).
Questions about KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC is 81-2974850.
- Is KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LILA GUIRGUIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $217,908 (LILA GUIRGUIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,324,210, expenses of $3,044,109 and total assets of $13,033,192 at year end.
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