Elwyn California is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Jose, California, registered in 2008, with $78,505,714 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$78.5M
▼ 0.5% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2023)
$83.7M
Net assets
-$13.1M
Employees
1,103
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Elwyn California: 94% to programs earns a C+ 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 Elwyn California: 0 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a D 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 Elwyn California: 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 Elwyn California: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The organization provides residential and in-home day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in supportive, community-integrated homes.
Elwyn california's work and day programs offer opportunities for personal growth, social/recreational activity, vocational development and retirement. these services are offered in specialized facilities throughout communities in california. elwyn california's goal is to enable individuals to achieve their highest level of independence and lead meaningful lives. as of june 30, 2021, elwyn california supported 255 individuals in various work and day programs offerings.
Revenue grew from $31.7M (FY2014) to $78.5M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-6.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.1M
Total liabilities
$53.2M
Net assets
-$13.1M
Salaries & benefits
$60.5M
72% of expenses
Board members
8
5 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,505,714▼0.5% | $83,732,521▲4.4% | -$13,115,091▼66.4% | $40,083,400▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $78,899,305▲3.5% | $80,177,610▲2.2% | -$7,881,781▼19.4% | $33,239,366▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $76,207,908▲3.7% | $78,470,328▲4.8% | -$6,598,972▼62.4% | $36,271,624▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,477,787▲4.1% | $74,882,348▲5.4% | -$4,062,879▼50.8% | $38,347,314▲119% | 990 |
| 2019 | $70,598,299▲11.3% | $71,036,080▲11.1% | -$2,694,636▼20.2% | $17,520,761▲63.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $63,440,247▲32.2% | $63,927,326▲33.2% | -$2,242,361▼584% | $10,749,199▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,999,325▲27.5% | $47,996,071▲27.5% | $463,182▲14.5% | $10,498,093▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $37,645,961▲13.7% | $37,642,421▲13.6% | $404,675▲7.4% | $7,392,292▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,113,271▲4.4% | $33,127,893▲4.4% | $376,634▲8.6% | $8,633,360▲48.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,725,825 | $31,722,368▲69.5% | $346,805▲50.9% | $5,821,725▲71.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,712,452▲13.4% | $229,888▲148% | $3,403,998▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $16,504,153▲2.4% | $92,609▲85.8% | $3,169,239▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $16,109,952▲16.5% | $49,843▲41.5% | $3,039,604▼25.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $13,829,032 | $35,236 | $4,088,980 | 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: Laura L Barkman — $200,027 (0.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura L Barkman | Executive Director | 45 | $200,027 |
| Jaime Sanchez | Psychiatric Technician | 73 | $182,175 |
| Ritchie Villapando | Rn House Manager | 53 | $175,021 |
| Jon O'campo | Rn House Manager | 65 | $165,952 |
| Mozhdeh Saatchi | Rn House Manager | 48 | $164,899 |
| Bradley Kolb | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Charles S Mclister | President/ceo | 10 | — |
| Debra M Paul CPA Mba | Former Cfo | 0 | — |
| Ellen M Goss Mha | Vice Chair (as of 01/2024); Chair (thru 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| Khalil Meggett | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Leonard J Kirby | Svp/coo/secretary | 25 | — |
| Nikole Cabrey | Svp/cfo/treasurer | 20 | — |
| William Emmet | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Yolanda Bosch Esq | Chair (as of 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| State of Ca - Dept of Developmental | Purchased Personnel | $3,349,677 |
| Robert Half Management Services | Temporary Staffing | $319,947 |
| Tbc Contractors Corporation | Construction | $269,808 |
| Nathan Associates | Consulting | $118,494 |
| Tp Behavioral Consulting Services | Purchased Personnel | $117,296 |
1 grant to Elwyn California totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
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Data for Elwyn California (EIN 26-1855027) 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.