Nonprofit · EIN 95-2479348
COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC
Also known as MASADA HOMES
Tax-exempt · GARDENA, CA 90248
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $21,490,524 | $22,328,723 | -$838,199 | $4,864,122 | $7,111,563 | -$2,247,441 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $21,683,948 | $21,250,979 | $432,969 | $5,133,174 | $6,542,416 | -$1,409,242 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,042,393 | $19,510,580 | -$468,187 | $7,323,770 | $9,118,935 | -$1,795,165 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,484,653
- of which government grants
- $21,473,505
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,198
- Net rental income
- -$17,269
- Other revenue
- -$9,327
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,307,511
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $531,053
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,931,649
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,216,260
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $188,444
- Accounting fees
- $57,654
- Occupancy
- $898,282
- Travel
- $306,351
- Depreciation
- $96,889
- Program services (functional)
- $19,591,037
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,737,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,133,174
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,864,122
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,111,563
- Net assets, end of year
- -$2,247,441
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,523,688
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,247,441
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$17,269
- Gross receipts
- $21,558,805
- Employees
- 206
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wind | CEO (end 4/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $200,163 | $510 |
| Patricia Tindbaek | Chief Business Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,834 | $15,622 |
| Tiffany Flood | Chief Program Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,868 | $16,612 |
| Steven Schultz | CFO Officer | 40 | $162,488 | $19,352 |
| Iva Svetlikova | Chief Quality & Strategy Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,630 | $4,791 |
| Makiko Hoichi | Regional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,226 | $6,210 |
| Kelly Ann Asato | Chief Special Projects Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,156 | $6,745 |
| William Paulsen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Stallings | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Polk | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Matsuda | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Meya Brewer | Board Member (end 6/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George K Igi | Board Member (end 8/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maribel Matinez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Noriega | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Pandolfo | Board Member (end 6/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Willard Yamaguchi | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Hatakeyama | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Ann Asato | Chief Special Projects Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,873 | $10,363 |
| Patricia Tindbaek | Chief Business Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,084 | $15,286 |
| Steven Schultz | CFO Officer | 40 | $144,951 | $18,671 |
| Tiffany Flood | Chief Program Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,523 | $15,851 |
| Makiko Hoichi | Regional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,033 | $5,997 |
| Khai Nguyen | Dir. of Info. Systems and Analysis Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,642 | $6,006 |
| William Paulsen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Stallings | Board Member/Vice Chair (trans 8/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Polk | Board Member/Secretary (trans 8/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Matsuda | Board Member/Treasurer (trans 8/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Meya Brewer | Board Member (start 3/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George K Igi | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maribel Matinez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Matsuda | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Noriega | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Pandolfo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Willard Yamaguchi | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hatakeyama | Board Member/Interim CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| James Wind | BM/Interim CEO/CEO (trans 4/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Smith | E.D./CAO (trans 12/22)(end 5/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $187,911 | $12,503 |
| Kelly Ann Asato | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,362 | $8,674 |
| Patricia Tindbaek | Executive Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,812 | $16,520 |
| Steven Schultz | CFO Officer | 40 | $135,989 | $18,456 |
| Tiffany Flood | Division Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,546 | $17,578 |
| Makiko Hoichi | Regional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,699 | $5,762 |
| Khai Nguyen | Director of Admin. Service Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,109 | $5,765 |
| Marilyn Noriega | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $1,800 | $0 |
| Justin Stallings | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $1,800 | $0 |
| Tracie Washington | Board Member (end 3/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $1,800 | $0 |
| Charles Elias | Secretary/Attorney (end 1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,500 | $0 |
| William Paulsen | Board Member/Chair (trans 8/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,500 | $0 |
| Ezra Yeung | Board Member (end 1/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $1,500 | $0 |
| George K Igi | Chairman/Board Member (trans 8/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Igi | V.C./Bd. Mbr.(trans 10/22)(end 1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maribel Matinez | Board Member (start 3/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Matsuda | Board Member (start 3/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Pandolfo | Board Member (start 3/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Polk | Board Member (start 2/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Willard Yamaguchi | Board Member (start 2/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hatakeyama | Board Member/Interim CEO(start 1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| James Wind | Board Member/Interim CEO(start 1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 108 W VICTORIA ST, GARDENA, CA 90248-3523
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- William Paulsen, 108 West Victoria Street, Gardena, CA 90248
- Signed the 990
- Steven Schultz, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (310) 715-2020
- Website
- www.masadaservices.org
- Return prepared by
- Harrington Group CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2479348 or by the name COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES 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
Masada is a non-profit public benefit corporation established in March 1966, to provide quality mental health and social services to individuals and families so that they may achieve their goals and enhance the quality of their lives.
Program accomplishments
- The Mental Health programs provide non-residential treatment to children and adults. Services include, but are not limited to assessment, evaluation, plan development, therapy, collateral, and rehabilitation. The main emphasis is on the restoration of personal growth and development. Masada has a contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. During the year, 1,659 clients were served.Expenses $15,190,294 · grants $983,492
- The Wraparound Program is an alternative to out of home placement. Children are provided a variety of services by a multidisciplinary team with the goal of maintaining family structure while providing a safe and secure environment in the home. This program is dually funded by the Department of Mental Health and Department of Children and Family Services. In the year ended 6/30/25, 21,500 hours of care were provided to 145 clients.Expenses $4,400,743 · grants $324,019
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
- 95-2479348
- 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
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,864,122
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,558,805
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $21,490,524 | $22,328,723 | $4,864,122 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $21,683,948 | $21,250,979 | $5,133,174 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,042,393 | $19,510,580 | $7,323,770 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $16,770,692 | $17,840,255 | $4,083,367 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 95-2479348).
Questions about COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC
- What is the EIN of COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC is 95-2479348.
- Is COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES 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 COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC 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 COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC 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 COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names William Paulsen.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,163 (James Wind, CEO (end 4/25)).
- How much revenue does COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,490,524, expenses of $22,328,723 and total assets of $4,864,122 at year end.
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