Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Culver City, California, registered in 1945, with $81,321,486 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$81.3M
▼ 12.7% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$79.3M
Net assets
$40.2M
Employees
906
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 Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service: 82% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service: 6 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Provide mental health, substance use disorder & suicide prevention services to underserved populations.
Dhmhs offers substance use disorder treatment prevention counseling in our community-based clinics and in the field for teens and adults with drug- and alcohol-related problems, including formerly homeless individuals in los angeles county's housing first program, known as project 50.client engagement and services center (cens) through the cens system, dhmhs serves as a liaison between individuals involved with state, county, city and hospital partners (e.g., courts, probation system) and specialty substance use services. our counselors engage and facilitate linkage of these individuals with substance use treatment services and programs.women's residential treatment - through the agency's via avanta program, women are able to recover from serious substance use disorder and mental illness in a safe, supportive living environment. women and their children benefit from individual, family, and substance use counseling sessions; psychiatric treatment; parenting classes; and other activities designed to maintain sobriety and improve employment and life skills. children under the age of six who live with their mothers on site take part in developmentally beneficial activities.
Employment and housing services - through our calworks program, dhmhs supports clients in their job searches and has helped 70% of individuals referred for services gain employment. clients are also assisted with securing safe and accessible housing through our housing specialists, who advocate on their behalf with housing agencies and landlords and visit prospective living situations with them.
Revenue grew from $41.2M (FY2013) to $81.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$69.2M
Total liabilities
$29.0M
Net assets
$40.2M
Salaries & benefits
$66.8M
84% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,321,486▼12.7% | $79,340,574▼11.1% | $40,203,725▲2.1% | $69,231,273▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $93,179,079▲9.3% | $89,206,861▲16.0% | $39,395,241▲13.0% | $72,115,164▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $85,255,201▲54.2% | $76,895,901▲41.8% | $34,854,802▲31.5% | $72,821,163▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $55,301,593▼2.2% | $54,230,991▲2.1% | $26,495,502▲4.2% | $51,010,238▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,563,116▲4.5% | $53,105,421▲2.0% | $25,424,900▲13.2% | $51,610,501▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $54,136,488 | $52,086,615▲5.2% | $22,467,205▲10.0% | $45,369,524▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,117,627▲22.8% | $49,492,399▲12.9% | $20,417,332▲29.3% | $44,182,722▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $44,075,314▼1.9% | $43,818,409▲4.2% | $15,792,104▼1.5% | $42,534,299▲57.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,916,089▼0.3% | $42,061,590▲1.7% | $16,035,199▲21.7% | $27,036,940▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,065,650▲2.3% | $41,355,612▼1.1% | $13,180,700▲39.2% | $24,054,220▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $44,048,035▲7.0% | $41,816,107▲3.7% | $9,470,662▲30.8% | $20,914,282▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,153,720 | $40,306,260▲8.5% | $7,238,734▲13.3% | $18,456,948▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,162,772▲14.1% | $6,391,274▲8.1% | $17,031,395▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $32,579,379▲28.0% | $5,910,108▲7.7% | $16,713,920▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,461,139▲11.5% | $5,487,252▲0.6% | $16,600,073▲45.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $22,829,511 | $5,457,027 | $11,442,249 | 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.
Highest-paid: Lyn Morris — $492,762 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyn Morris | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $492,762 |
| Donald Meland | Assoc. Medical Director | 40 | $405,215 |
| Kristine Santoro Phd | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $374,547 |
| Howard Goldman End 125 | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $364,250 |
| Andrew R Dow | Assoc. Medical Director | 40 | $330,968 |
| Richard Ciasca | Psychiatrist | 40 | $326,907 |
| Inessa Essaian | Psychiatrist | 40 | $311,710 |
| Danielle Serrano | Vp Development | 40 | $276,167 |
| Christopher Austin Begin 1024 | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $52,308 |
| Andrew E Rubin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andy Riemer | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Christopher J Harrer | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Deborah Sawaf | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Friedman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gail Kamer Lieberfarb | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Eidinger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kathy Chappell Dossett | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Laura Ornest | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Melissa Rivers | Co-chair | 1 | — |
| Michael Landres | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| All Action Security | Security Services | $455,800 |
| The Ultimate Software Grp Inc | Payroll Services | $365,341 |
| Eb Employee Solutions LLC | Medical Benefit Administration | $335,457 |
| Evergreen Cleaning Systems | Janitorial Service | $283,193 |
| Elle Communications LLC | Public Relations Service | $231,253 |
97 grants to Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service totaling $26.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service (EIN 95-1816023) 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.