THE GUIDANCE CENTER

EIN: 951691017 501(c)(3) Mental Health

LONG BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$22,988,633
Total Expenses
$21,628,988
Total Assets
$19,979,302
Net Assets
$9,128,763
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1946
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PATRICIA COSTALES
Phone
5624852274
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE GUIDANCE CENTER, founded in 1946, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $23.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $21.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE GUIDANCE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND ABUSE, LEADING THEM TOWARD A POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE FUTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $12,102,203 Revenue: $13,821,529

OUTPATIENT SERVICES:MENTAL HEALTH CARE IS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD PRIVATE CARE SERVICES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY...

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OUTPATIENT SERVICES:MENTAL HEALTH CARE IS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD PRIVATE CARE SERVICES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DMH) AND OTHER CONTRACT AND GRANT-BASED PROGRAMS. THE GUIDANCE CENTER SERVED OVER 2,974 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR AND OVER 75,422 HOURS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THREE CLINIC FACILITIES. IN ADDITION, TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN PERFORMING AND DOCUMENTING THESE SERVICES UNDER DMH STANDARDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,070,440 Revenue: $3,899,186

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM:MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND TEENS AT 24 SCHOOLS WITHIN THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AS WELL AS 15 SCHOOLS IN THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL...

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SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM:MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND TEENS AT 24 SCHOOLS WITHIN THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AS WELL AS 15 SCHOOLS IN THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 5 SCHOOLS IN THE LYNWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND 16 IN LAUSD. THE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE RETICENT TO APPROACH A TRADITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE CLINIC FOR SERVICES. PROGRAM COORDINATORS WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL COUNSELORS TO IDENTIFY CHILDREN WHOSE BEHAVIOR IS INTERFERING WITH THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY IN SCHOOL OR AT HOME. THERAPISTS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY AT THE SCHOOL SITE OR IN THE CHILD'S HOME, WORKING TO INCREASE THE CHILD'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION AT SCHOOL, HOME AND THE COMMUNITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,783,148 Revenue: $3,115,829

INTENSIVE SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES, WHO ARE AT RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT SUCH AS FOSTER CARE, PSYCHIATRIC...

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INTENSIVE SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES, WHO ARE AT RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT SUCH AS FOSTER CARE, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION, OR JUVENILE DETENTION. STAFF MEMBERS WORK WITH CLIENTS IN A COMMUNITY SETTING , AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, OR IN COURTS TO HELP THE CHILDREN REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER, PAST TRAUMA, AND TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. STAFF ALSO HELP CLIENTS MANAGE THEIR ANGER, INCREASE COPING SKILLS, REDUCE FAMILY CONFLICT, AND INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,331,580
Program Service Revenue $513,879
Investment Income $115,400
Other Revenue $27,774
TOTAL REVENUE $22,988,633

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $16,795,226
Fundraising Expenses $215,946
Program Expenses $17,955,791
Other Expenses $4,833,762
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,628,988

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $22,988,633 $26,611,722 -0.1%
Expenses $21,628,988 $20,331,697 +0.1%
Net Income $1,359,645 $6,280,025 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
218
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$923,331
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LUIS MAIMONI CHAIR 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY SNARE VICE CHAIR 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE NELSON TREASURER 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM WALSH SECRETARY 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS ALLEN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNA CORTES BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY FOSTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER RABIN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILAGROS SAXON PHD BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZIG TEKESTE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILDA TOURIANS BOARD MEMBER 4.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK WRATCHFORD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA COSTALES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$280,048 $40,063 $320,111
KEVIN CUNANAN CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC 40.00
Officer
$184,090 $23,714 $207,804
LORRAINE LYOU CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$171,679 $31,444 $203,123
ANGELINA PALMA WILLIAMS CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$160,370 $31,923 $192,293
AMY MORSE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & INNOVATION 40.00
Highest
$146,647 $511 $147,158
ORETA DRAPER DIRECTOR OF QUALITY 40.00
Highest
$140,004 $20,274 $160,278
MARCELLO ALVAREZ DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$139,791 $8,904 $148,695
CHRISTINA ZAVALZA CLINICAL SUPERVISOR 40.00
Highest
$133,143 $19,584 $152,727
TIFFANY DAWSON PROGRAM MANGER LMFT 40.00
Highest
$128,739 $19,270 $148,009
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $22,988,633 $21,628,988 $19,979,302 $1,359,645
2024 $26,611,722 $20,331,697 $17,105,879 $6,280,025
2023 $19,672,627 $19,534,553 $6,380,814 $138,074
2022 $17,765,246 $17,654,986 $6,081,820 $110,260
2021 $17,982,642 $18,088,945 $6,154,254 $-106,303
2020 $16,860,574 $17,496,978 $6,963,174 $-636,404
2019 $17,637,846 $17,455,919 $6,113,460 $181,927
2018 $16,918,337 $16,782,755 $4,777,485 $135,582
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