Nonprofit · EIN 95-3674639
PROJECT SIX
Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,874,238 | $5,337,343 | $536,895 | $2,594,580 | $5,213,892 | -$2,619,312 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,284,629 | $5,152,982 | $131,647 | $2,477,821 | $5,634,028 | -$3,156,207 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,295,753 | $5,120,545 | $175,208 | $2,752,623 | $6,040,477 | -$3,287,854 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $100,000
- Program service revenue
- $5,743,566
- Investment income
- $3,944
- Other revenue
- $26,728
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,252
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,382,316
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,060,085
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,703
- Accounting fees
- $11,179
- Occupancy
- $277,639
- Depreciation
- $58,744
- Program services (functional)
- $4,865,160
- Management and general (functional)
- $472,183
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,477,821
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,594,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,213,892
- Net assets, end of year
- -$2,619,312
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,684,374
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,619,312
- Gross receipts
- $5,874,238
- Employees
- 69
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 3 | $23,634 | $360,043 | $62,817 |
| OSCAR VALADEZ | CFO Officer | 2 | $18,282 | $278,500 | $26,327 |
| AMELIA GOMEZ | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 2 | $12,110 | $184,481 | $9,085 |
| ELENA BREWER MBA | EXEC VP THRU 01/17/25 Former | 6 | $25,258 | $143,131 | $31,315 |
| ELIN BRADLEY | THERAPEUTIC DIR. Highest-paid employee | 28 | $123,006 | $52,717 | $10,804 |
| RANDALL KISSEL | DIR. OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 2 | $9,710 | $147,922 | $9,085 |
| GARY H CARMONA | CHAIR (EMERITUS) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY MONKARSH | SEC. (EMERITA) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAE HYUN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA PINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY RAFFLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE SEYMOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BERK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HOWARD TENEBAUM | 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 | 3 | $128,524 | $2,024,313 | $31,802 |
| Susan Berman PhD | Pres&CEOFr10/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $50,502 | $795,438 | $52,392 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP of Finance (Thru 1/23) | 2 | $18,118 | $285,350 | $1,269 |
| Oscar Valadez | CFO Officer | 2 | $15,297 | $240,939 | $23,290 |
| Randall Kissel | Dir. of Facilities | 2 | $60,992 | $91,526 | $38,183 |
| Jason Bolton PhD | VP of Admissions | 6 | $24,212 | $137,203 | $19,533 |
| Elena Brewer MBA | VP of HR & Prog | 6 | $24,817 | $140,630 | $9,012 |
| Elin Bradley | Therapeutic Dir. | 28 | $106,250 | $45,536 | $17,761 |
| Amelia Gomez | Controller | 2 | $62,447 | $93,710 | $8,037 |
| 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 |
| Jae Hyun | Dir./Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Dorman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda Pina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Raffle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Seymour | Director 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 |
| Susan Berk | Dir/CoSecretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Firestone DDS | Dir.(Thru10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Katz | Dir.(Thru12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $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 | 3 | $36,571 | $599,459 | $60,397 |
| Barbara Firestone PhD | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $36,906 | $604,931 | $44,015 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP of Finan Officer | 2 | $17,584 | $288,236 | $14,059 |
| Jason Bolton PhD | VP of Admissions | 6 | $25,023 | $141,797 | $24,692 |
| Oscar Valadez | Chief Fin Officer | 2 | $9,692 | $158,871 | $21,929 |
| Elena Brewer MBA | VP of HR & Prog | 6 | $22,541 | $127,730 | $24,692 |
| Elin Bradley | Therapeutic Dir. | 28 | $107,620 | $46,123 | $8,523 |
| Edna Ramos BSC | Controller | 2 | $8,090 | $153,293 | $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 |
| Jae Hyun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry N Nagoshiner CPA | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda Pina | 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 |
| David Firestone DDS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Katz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Raffle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Solomon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Seymour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13130 BURBANK BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401-6037
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN BERMAN PHD, 13130 BURBANK BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401
- 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 95-3674639 or by the name PROJECT SIX.
- 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 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
Program accomplishments
- INCORPORATED IN 1981, PROJECT SIX PROVIDES TWO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS. THE TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE CENTER-BASED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES MANY OF WHOM HAVE HISTORIES OF ABUSE, ABANDONMENT AND/OR NEGLECT. THE TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM'S RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME FACILITY IS LOCATED ON THE VAN NUYS CAMPUS AND IS LICENSED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ("DSS").THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES SMALL GROUP HOME BASED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ITS FOUR GROUP HOME FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ARE LICENSED AS INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED/HABITATIVE FACILITIES BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (THE "DHS"). OCCUPANCY LEVELS RANGE FROM 33 TO 41 CLIENTS;AVERAGE OCCUPANCY RATE WAS 83%.Expenses $4,865,160 · revenue $5,770,294
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
- 95-3674639
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,594,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,874,238
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,874,238 | $5,337,343 | $2,594,580 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,284,629 | $5,152,982 | $2,477,821 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,295,753 | $5,120,545 | $2,752,623 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,324,351 | $5,174,168 | $2,278,880 | 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 95-3674639).
Questions about PROJECT SIX
- What is the EIN of PROJECT SIX?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT SIX is 95-3674639.
- Is PROJECT SIX tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to PROJECT SIX tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT SIX 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 PROJECT SIX 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 PROJECT SIX 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 PROJECT SIX?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUSAN BERMAN PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT SIX?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,634 (SUSAN BERMAN PHD, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does PROJECT SIX have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,874,238, expenses of $5,337,343 and total assets of $2,594,580 at year end.
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