Nonprofit · EIN 95-6143865
THE PEOPLE CONCERN
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $117,216,713 | $110,880,600 | $6,336,113 | $124,005,400 | $69,445,339 | $54,560,061 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $102,206,455 | $95,019,118 | $7,187,337 | $124,948,263 | $76,094,900 | $48,853,363 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $113,839,109
- of which government grants
- $106,191,805
- Program service revenue
- $10,819
- Investment income
- $520,020
- Net rental income
- $2,613,034
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $413,412
- Other revenue
- $2,846,765
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,014,583
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $837,447
- Other salaries and wages
- $59,282,053
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $74,226,453
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $436,016
- Accounting fees
- $89,904
- Occupancy
- $5,933,294
- Travel
- $1,117,574
- Depreciation
- $2,040,519
- Program services (functional)
- $102,872,682
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,728,190
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,279,728
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $124,948,263
- Total assets, end of year
- $124,005,400
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $69,445,339
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,560,061
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $73,706,306
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,270,970
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $32,577,111
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,982,950
- Gross receipts
- $118,058,453
- Employees
- 1,273
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1963
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA CHOE HYOUN | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $301,497 | $9,846 |
| JOHN J MACERI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $290,677 | $10,874 |
| BRIAN BENJAMIN | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $270,359 | $10,610 |
| KATHERINE PETERS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $256,409 | $4,417 |
| PATRICIA LOPEZ | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $179,701 | $9,847 |
| JULIE DEROSE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, HOUSING SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,020 | $12,317 |
| BROOKE SLUSSER | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, MENTAL HEALTH, INTERIM HOUS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,090 | $1,521 |
| JONATHON HARRIS | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,037 | $9,815 |
| SARAH KNAUER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN M BRENNER ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CLARE LINGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG DEVINE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GERMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE GUEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN GUNTHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH JESSUP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA KAISER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| S BARRETT MEISTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AARON MITCHELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARY A RICHWALD MD MPH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FAHAD SIADAT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL STILLERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SUGANAMI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELE WARE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BART ZITNITSKY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARY FOSTER | MEMBER UNTIL 12/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEREMY BARBER | MEMBER UNTIL 12/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA CHOE HYOUN | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $300,680 | $9,074 |
| JOHN J MACERI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $293,721 | $9,552 |
| BRIAN BENJAMIN | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $221,265 | $9,671 |
| JULIE DEROSE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, PERM. HOUSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,530 | $11,205 |
| PATRICIA LOPEZ | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $173,503 | $9,074 |
| KATHERINE PETERS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $172,924 | $8,691 |
| BROOKE SLUSSER | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, MENTAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,989 | $21 |
| SUZANNE EDWARDS-ACTON | CHIEF DIVERSITY EQUITY/INCLUSION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,347 | $258 |
| SARAH KNAUER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GERMANN | CO-CHAIR (UNTIL DEC 2023)/MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN M BRENNER ESQ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CLARE LINGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY FOSTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA KAISER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BART ZITNITSKY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH JESSUP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG DEVINE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SUGANAMI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE GUEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN GUNTHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON MITCHELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY A RICHWALD MD MPH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY BARBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| S BARRETT MEISTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE WARE | MEMBER (FROM JAN 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAE W ARCHIBALD | MEMBER (UNTIL MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD G HIRSCH ESQ | MEMBER (UNTIL JULY 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2116 ARLINGTON AVE STE 100, LOS ANGELES, CA 90018-1300
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN MACERI, 2116 ARLINGTON AVENUE 100, LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
- Signed the 990
- JOHN MACERI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (323) 334-9000
- Website
- WWW.THEPEOPLECONCERN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREEN HASSON & JANKS LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-6143865 or by the name THE PEOPLE CONCERN.
- 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
THE PEOPLE CONCERN BELIEVES NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO LIVE ON THE STREET OR IN AN ABUSIVE HOUSEHOLD. OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND THOSE WE SERVE WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THE EFFECTS OF HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS, ABUSE, AND ADDICTION. OUR PROGRAMS EMPOWER THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE - HOUSED, HEALTHY, AND SAFE - AND BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE THE BROADER COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY.
Program accomplishments
- INTERIM HOUSING: OUR INTERIM HOUSING AND WELLNESS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SHELTER, SUPPORT, AND PROVIDE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY TO TEMPORARILY HOUSED PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE TRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE 14 INTERIM HOUSING FACILITIES (TOTALING 700 BEDS) PROVIDE BEDS, 3 MEALS PER DAY PLUS SNACKS, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND PERIODIC MEDICAL SERVICES TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO OFTEN EXPERIENCE THE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. DURING FY 2024-2025, 1,630 PEOPLE WERE SERVED AND 304 PEOPLE WERE MOVED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.HOUSING SERVICES: OPERATING UNDER A HOUSING FIRST MODEL, OUR STAFF WORK WITH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO MOVE THEM INDOORS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WE WORK WITH NUMEROUS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES TENANTS NEED TO HELP THEM STAY IN THEIR HOMES. IN FY 2024-2025, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS THAT MOVED INTO HOUSING WAS 1,919 INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER HOUSED SINCE 2018 TO 10,128.PERMANENT HOUSING: THE PEOPLE CONCERN'S PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES REGULAR, ONGOING, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO HELP OUR CLIENTS FIND LONG-TERM STABILITY, IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING, AND REMAIN HOUSED. IN ADDITION WE HAD A HOUSING RETENTION RATE OF 92%, MEANING 92% OF THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT IN HOUSING WILL NEVER EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS AGAIN. IN FY 2024-2025, PERMANENT HOUSING EXPANDED WITH 11 NEW LOCATIONS AND AN ADDITIONAL 707 UNITS.Expenses $65,390,280 · grants $8,231,327 · revenue $2,623,853
- OUTREACH: THE PEOPLE CONCERN OPERATES 23 OUTREACH TEAMS ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE AGENCY IS THE OUTREACH LEAD IN SPA 4 (DOWNTOWN LA, SKID ROW, HOLLYWOOD) AND RUNS ACCESS CENTERS IN BOTH SANTA MONICA AND SKID ROW. EACH BRINGS INTEGRATED, MULTIDISCIPLINARY SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED WHERE THEY ARE. IN FY 2024-2025, 78,469 OUTREACH SERVICES WERE PROVIDED AND 4,213 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.Expenses $15,445,397 · grants $2,403,715
- MENTAL HEALTH: THE AGENCY INTEGRATES MENTAL HEALTH CARE WITHIN ALL OF OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AND OPERATES A STANDALONE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES. AS A LOS ANGELES COUNTY FULL SERVICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS (FSP) PROVIDER, WE OFFER THOSE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESSES A HIGHLY INTEGRATED, RECOVERY-ORIENTED, "WHATEVER IT TAKES" APPROACH TO WELLNESS THAT IDEALLY ENDS WITH PERMANENT HOUSING. DURING FY 2024-2025, 2,133 CLIENTS WERE SERVED BY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, WITH 52,946 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED AND 3,475 MEDICATION SERVICES PROVIDED.Expenses $14,746,535 · grants $888,773
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: SOJOURN HAS BEEN PROVIDING VITAL, LIFE-SAVING SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SINCE 1977. HAVING SOJOURN AS PART OF THE PEOPLE CONCERN ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE ADDRESSING THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS. DURING FY 2024-2025, 3,156 HOTLINE CALLS WERE RECEIVED, 2,890 PEOPLE WERE TRAINED VIA COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, 540 ATTENDED SUPPORT GROUPS, 98 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED LEGAL SERVICES, 138 SHELTER CLIENTS WERE SERVED, AND 24 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING.WELLNESS & ACCESS CENTER: THE ANNENBERG ACCESS CENTER IN SANTA MONICA PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES ON-SITE INCLUDING MEALS, CLOTHING, MAIL AND PHONE SERVICE, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, BENEFITS ASSISTANCE, AND WALK-IN CARE AT THE CENTER'S MEDICAL SUITE. FOR FY 2024-2025, 48,257 LUNCHES WERE DISTRIBUTED, 298 CLIENTS ENROLLED IN OUR GROCERY PROGRAM, 12,274 SHOWERS WERE PROVIDED, 6,957 CLIENTS ACCESSED MAIL SERVICES, 1,439 CLIENTS USED LOCKERS, AND THERE WERE 1,070 MEDICAL CARE SERVICES PROVIDED. THE RON BEASLEY WELLNESS CENTER IS THE ONLY FACILITY ON SKID ROW THAT OFFERS WALK-IN GROUP THERAPY AND FOCUSES SOLELY ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. VISITORS AT THE WELLNESS CENTER CAN MEET WITH THE PEOPLE CONCERN STAFF TO EXPLORE WHETHER THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WHICH WOULD OFFER THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY, INCLUDING INTERIM AND PERMANENT HOUSING.K9 CONNECTION: OUR K9 CONNECTION PROGRAM OFFERS CARE TO THE PETS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. DURING FY 2024-2025, 2,614 PETS WERE SERVED, 309 PETS RECEIVED MEDICAL SERVICES, AND 1,068 PET CARE SUPPLY KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED. HUMANS ALSO ARE TREATED TO FOOD, HYGIENE KITS, AND MEDICAL ATTENTION FROM UCLA'S HEALTH TEAM. MONEY MANAGEMENT: OUR MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE ACCESS THEIR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INSURANCE (SSI) FUNDS AND OTHER BENEFITS. BY DOING SO, OUR AGENCY PROVIDES BASIC FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO GENERALLY CANNOT OPEN ACCOUNTS AT RETAIL BANKS, WHO QUALIFY AS VERY LOW INCOME, AND WHO HAVE LOW FINANCIAL LITERACY. 563 CLIENTS WERE SERVED BY MONEY MANAGEMENT, 438 REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE ACCOUNTS WERE SERVED, AND 34 CLIENTS WERE ASSISTED WITH EVICTION PREVENTION.STUDIO 526: STUDIO 526 IS THE PEOPLE CONCERN'S COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAM LOCATED IN THE SKID ROW NEIGHBORHOOD. PUBLIC SHOWERS, TOILETS, AND LAUNDRY: THE PEOPLE CONCERN OFFERS SHOWERS, TOILETS, AND LAUNDRY AT THE ANNENBERG ACCESS CENTER IN SANTA MONICA AND AT OUR PUBLIC SHOWERS, TOILETS AND LAUNDRY SITE IN SKID ROW FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND IT IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO OUR CLIENTS. THESE TWO SITES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDED 67,562 SHOWERS IN FY 2024-2025.Expenses $7,290,470 · grants $490,768
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
- 95-6143865
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P850)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $124,005,400
- Income (IRS master file)
- $118,058,453
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $117,216,713 | $110,880,600 | $124,005,400 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $102,206,455 | $95,019,118 | $124,948,263 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $83,334,236 | $87,314,713 | $117,129,333 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $85,141,766 | $74,645,465 | $82,337,692 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-6143865).
Questions about THE PEOPLE CONCERN
- What is the EIN of THE PEOPLE CONCERN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PEOPLE CONCERN is 95-6143865.
- Is THE PEOPLE CONCERN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to THE PEOPLE CONCERN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PEOPLE CONCERN 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 PEOPLE CONCERN 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 PEOPLE CONCERN 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 PEOPLE CONCERN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN MACERI.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PEOPLE CONCERN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $301,497 (SARA CHOE HYOUN, MEDICAL DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE PEOPLE CONCERN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $117,216,713, expenses of $110,880,600 and total assets of $124,005,400 at year end.
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