A Community of Friends
86% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Community of Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1989, with $64,698,978 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
3701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90010 EIN 95-4203106 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2023)
$64.7M
▲ 215.6% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2023)
$22.9M
Net assets
$46.0M
Employees
111
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For A Community of Friends: 86% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +65% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Community of Friends: 24 mo reserves · +65% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For A Community of Friends: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Community of Friends: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provision of quality permanent supportive housing for people with mental illness.
What they do
Provision of supportive services for tenants living in the affordable housing that has been developed. during the fiscal year, the organization provided supportive services to 1,652 tenants residing in affordable housing apartment buildings developed by the organization.
Development and management of affordable housing. activities include development of new properties, asset management and property management. at the end of the fiscal year, there were seven buildings in various stages of construction, with an additional seven in predevelopment. asset management services were provided to the organization's entire portfolio, while property management services were provided at 18 buildings.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Development & Management
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.2M (FY2013) to $64.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $104.2MNet assets $46.0M
Operating margin
64.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$150.2M
Total liabilities
$104.2M
Net assets
$46.0M
Salaries & benefits
$8.0M
35% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,698,978▲216% | $22,859,588▲7.9% | $45,982,789▲1010% | $150,222,224▲124% | 990 |
| 2022 | $20,500,688▲5.4% | $21,192,211▲12.0% | $4,143,399▼0.2% | $67,075,972▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,454,068▲18.0% | $18,916,920▲6.3% | $4,152,692▼30.5% | $60,441,352▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,481,651▲63.7% | $17,797,219▲84.2% | $5,977,899▼14.5% | $58,358,012▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,068,240▲33.3% | $9,663,146▲15.5% | $6,991,596▼28.0% | $49,555,204▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $7,552,906▼6.1% | $8,363,100▲1.6% | $9,716,574▼10.8% | $46,876,890▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,043,001▲8.3% | $8,233,130▲6.3% | $10,890,738▼9.6% | $43,787,237▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,424,415▼17.5% | $7,743,901▲4.1% | $12,053,443▼3.4% | $41,213,907▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,999,724▼16.5% | $7,438,088▲8.0% | $12,480,583▲12.6% | $38,977,300▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,780,657▲17.4% | $6,884,047▼5.7% | $11,079,119▲15.0% | $36,644,312▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $9,179,089 | $7,301,243▲1.2% | $9,634,024▲11.1% | $38,755,852▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,211,445▲8.0% | $8,674,295▲5.6% | $34,899,768▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,679,026▼2.5% | $8,214,484▲15.8% | $35,994,087▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,848,298▲0.4% | $7,092,725▲52.6% | $34,590,895▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $6,819,700 | $4,647,271 | $31,882,717 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Dora Leong Gallo — $277,343 (1.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Leong Gallo | President/chief Executive | 40 | $277,343 |
| Renae S Dement | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $197,550 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $185,298 |
| Mee Heh Risdon | Director of Housing | 40 | $172,454 |
| Isaac O Alshihabi | Asst. Dir. of Housing | 40 | $166,776 |
| Patrick S Reyes | Director of Asset Mgmt. | 40 | $145,318 |
| Adriana Stephanie Quiquivix | Senior Project Manager | 40 | $141,366 |
| William J Robinson | Dir. of Human Resources & Admin. | 40 | $139,165 |
| Allen Freeman | Chairperson | 2 | — |
| Anne-marie Jones | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Beth Garfield | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Garcia | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Eric Robinson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Helena L Jubany Faia Leed Ap | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jill Dominguez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marc Binenfeld | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael S Linsk | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mitchell B Menzer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Norma Dominguez | Vice-chair | 2 | — |
| Paula Stamp | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Medix Staffing Solutions Inc | Temp Social Workers | $194,980 |
| Social Service Professionals | Temp Social Workers | $184,778 |
| Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Cent | Social Services | $127,998 |
| Mnemonic Computer Solutions LLC | Computer Services | $119,383 |
Grants received · $12.3M total
66 grants to A Community of Friends totaling $12.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $387,500 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $15,268 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2023 | $447,750 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $255,000 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2023 | $49,268 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $34,600 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2022 | $1,080,300 |
| Thdf II Inc | To assist local charities | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2022 | $329,750 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $32,930 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2022 | $19,211 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2022 | $18,423 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2021 | $418,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Community of Friends a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Community of Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4203106, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Community of Friends's EIN?
- A Community of Friends's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4203106.
- How much revenue does A Community of Friends report?
- A Community of Friends reported $64,698,978 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of A Community of Friends's spending goes to programs?
- A Community of Friends spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does A Community of Friends have?
- CharityIndex grades A Community of Friends A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does A Community of Friends's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on A Community of Friends's latest Form 990 is $277,343, paid to Dora Leong Gallo (President/chief Executive).
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Data for A Community of Friends (EIN 95-4203106) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.