Nonprofit · EIN 95-2226790
THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER
Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $29,741,319 | $26,746,406 | $2,994,913 | $12,441,816 | $2,327,960 | $10,113,856 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $26,627,563 | $23,727,972 | $2,899,591 | $13,381,927 | $6,262,984 | $7,118,943 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $24,996,721 | $24,620,963 | $375,758 | $11,180,945 | $6,961,593 | $4,219,352 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,827,474
- of which government grants
- $6,071,930
- Program service revenue
- $22,616,359
- Investment income
- $228,589
- Other revenue
- $68,897
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $508,784
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,444,960
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,935,556
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $41,822
- Accounting fees
- $76,069
- Occupancy
- $1,469,115
- Depreciation
- $543,372
- Program services (functional)
- $23,683,123
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,063,283
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,381,927
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,441,816
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,327,960
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,113,856
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $83,496
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,232,870
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $880,986
- Gross receipts
- $29,741,319
- Employees
- 438
- Volunteers
- 206
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BERMAN PH D | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 20 | $155,657 | $228,019 | $62,817 |
| OSCAR VALADEZ | CFO Officer | 16 | $120,404 | $176,378 | $26,327 |
| AMELIA GOMEZ | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 16 | $79,757 | $116,834 | $9,084 |
| ELENA BREWER MBA | VP OF HR & COMM. (THRU 1/17/25) Former | 34 | $143,131 | $25,258 | $31,315 |
| RANDALL KISSEL | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 16 | $63,951 | $93,681 | $9,084 |
| LUCYNA GAJ | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FAMILY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,379 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE STEPHENS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 16 | $51,693 | $77,539 | $10,805 |
| VICKEN KABAKIAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OUTPAT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,721 | $0 | $4,517 |
| GARY H CARMONA | CHAIR (EMERITUS) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY MONKARSH | SECRETARY (EMERITA) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY RAFFLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY HYUN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE SEYMOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BERK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOLANDA PINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOWARD TENENBAUM | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Firestone PhD | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $860,920 | $1,291,917 | $31,801 |
| Susan Berman PhD | Pres&CEOFr10/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $338,291 | $507,649 | $52,392 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP of Finance (Thru 1/23) | 16 | $121,357 | $182,111 | $761 |
| Oscar Valadez | CFO Officer | 16 | $102,469 | $153,767 | $23,291 |
| Elena Brewer MBA | VP of HR & Communi | 34 | $140,630 | $24,817 | $26,115 |
| Randall Kissel | Director of Facili | 16 | $60,992 | $91,526 | $38,182 |
| Amelia Gomez | Controller | 16 | $62,447 | $93,710 | $8,046 |
| Lucyna Gaj | Sr Dir of Fam Serv | 40 | $153,372 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Stephens | Sr. Director of Pr | 16 | $49,964 | $74,977 | $9,012 |
| Gary H Carmona | Dir./Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Monkarsh | Dir./Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Raffle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Hyun | Dir./Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Seymour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Berk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Dorman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda Pina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Katz | Dir.(Thru12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Firestone DDS | Dir.(Thru10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Solomon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Coleman | Dir.(From 5/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Berman PhD | Executive Dir. Officer | 21 | $271,267 | $364,763 | $60,396 |
| Barbara Firestone PhD | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 21 | $273,744 | $368,093 | $44,015 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP of Finan Officer | 17 | $130,432 | $175,388 | $14,060 |
| Oscar Valadez | Chief Fin Officer | 17 | $71,892 | $96,671 | $21,929 |
| Elena Brewer MBA | Exec VP of HR/Prog | 34 | $127,730 | $22,541 | $24,692 |
| Edna Ramos BSC | Controller | 20 | $80,692 | $80,692 | $0 |
| Olga Zysman | Regional Director | 40 | $125,948 | $0 | $24,692 |
| Lucyna Gaj | Sr Dir of Fam Serv | 40 | $146,508 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary H Carmona | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Monkarsh | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Raffle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Hyun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Seymour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Berk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Dorman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda Pina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Katz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Firestone DDS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Solomon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry N Nagoshiner CPA | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13130 BURBANK BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401-6037
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- OSCAR VALADEZ
- Signed the 990
- OSCAR VALADEZ, CFO
- Phone
- (818) 781-0360
- Website
- WWW.THEHELPGROUP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2226790 or by the name THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER.
- 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
SEE SCHEDULE O - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program accomplishments
- THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER (THGCFC) PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CHILD ABUSE AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, AUTISM PROGRAMS, SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PARENT EDUCATION,VOCATIONAL TRAINING, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, AND GRADUATE/POST-GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. THGCFC'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND THERAPEUTIC PRE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. IT ALSO OFFERS INTENSIVE FAMILY-BASED SERVICES, SUCH AS WRAPAROUND AND FSP, AS WELL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION PROGRAMS LIKE FAMILY PRESERVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR FAMILIES THAT INCLUDE PARENT TRAINING AND SUPPORT. THGCFC OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, RECREATIONAL AND SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS THROUGH KIDS LIKE ME. THGCFC OFFERS YOUNG ADULTS LIFE SKILLS COACHING AND SOCIAL RECREATION THROUGH ADVANCE LA. THROUGH THE HELP GROUPUCLA NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM, IT PROVIDES NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. IT ALSO EXPANDS CLINICAL RESEARCH IN THE EDUCATION AND TREATMENT OF THOSE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER THROUGH THE HELP GROUP AND THE UCLA SEMEL INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR.DURING 2024/2025, CLIENTS SERVED BY PROGRAMS OF THGCFC TOTALED OVER 5,930. COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, MENTAL RETARDATION, AUTISM, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING DISABILITIES AND THOSE SUFFERING THE EFFECTS OF ABUSE, ABANDONMENT AND NEGLECT. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE IMPROVED FUNCTIONING IN HOME, AT SCHOOL AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS ALSO SERVE TO AVERT HOSPITALIZATION OR INSTITUTIONALIZATION.Expenses $23,683,123 · revenue $22,685,258
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-2226790
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,441,816
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,741,319
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $29,741,319 | $26,746,406 | $12,441,816 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $26,627,563 | $23,727,972 | $13,381,927 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $24,996,721 | $24,620,963 | $11,180,945 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $22,942,219 | $24,089,425 | $8,789,816 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 95-2226790).
Questions about THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER is 95-2226790.
- Is THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER 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 THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names OSCAR VALADEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,657 (SUSAN BERMAN PH D, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,741,319, expenses of $26,746,406 and total assets of $12,441,816 at year end.
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