Optimist Boys Home & Ranch
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Optimist Boys Home & Ranch is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1941, with $17,125,682 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6957 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90042 EIN 95-1643340 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2023)
$17.1M
▼ 9.5% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2023)
$15.3M
Net assets
$22.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Optimist Boys Home & Ranch— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +11% 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 Optimist Boys Home & Ranch: 17 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Optimist Boys Home & Ranch— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Optimist Boys Home & Ranch: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6957 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90042
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Mental Health Treatment
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $22.0M (FY2013) to $17.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.6MNet assets $22.2M
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.8M
Total liabilities
$2.6M
Net assets
$22.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,125,682▼9.5% | $15,325,168▼6.3% | $22,214,538▲12.5% | $24,783,446▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $18,929,461▲2.6% | $16,355,599▼11.9% | $19,740,923▲17.5% | $22,973,518▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $18,449,357▼19.0% | $18,560,021▼18.4% | $16,799,086▼5.0% | $20,360,985▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $22,776,300▼6.7% | $22,738,463▼11.0% | $17,686,684▲7.1% | $24,302,123▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,422,842▼10.3% | $25,543,451▼7.1% | $16,514,109▼5.2% | $25,622,925▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $27,224,186▼4.0% | $27,489,472▼4.5% | $17,412,946▼0.5% | $22,870,743▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,358,962▲12.9% | $28,782,654▲14.7% | $17,503,336▼1.6% | $20,949,967▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $25,118,131▲16.5% | $25,104,596▲18.4% | $17,793,389▲25.5% | $22,023,873▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,553,927▼2.1% | $21,200,726▼2.4% | $14,178,371▲2.6% | $16,838,444▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $22,012,887▲0.2% | $21,727,497 | $13,825,170▲2.4% | $16,365,338▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,968,621 | $21,732,695▲2.2% | $13,496,628▲2.6% | $15,835,090▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,274,152▲5.5% | $13,155,394▲2.7% | $15,530,077▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $20,168,912▼1.8% | $12,811,466▲2.1% | $15,438,290▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $20,547,676▲3.6% | $12,544,295▲3.6% | $15,134,215▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $19,837,341 | $12,113,014 | $14,344,638 | 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.
Grants received · $255K total
19 grants to Optimist Boys Home & Ranch totaling $255K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,588 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $13,100 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,143 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $11,250 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $8,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $8,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $11,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2019 | $8,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2018 | $11,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2017 | $22,600 |
| California Community Foundation | Nonprofit sustainability | 2016 | $30,591 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2016 | $11,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2016 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Optimist Boys Home & Ranch a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Optimist Boys Home & Ranch is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1643340, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Optimist Boys Home & Ranch's EIN?
- Optimist Boys Home & Ranch's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1643340.
- How much revenue does Optimist Boys Home & Ranch report?
- Optimist Boys Home & Ranch reported $17,125,682 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Optimist Boys Home & Ranch have?
- CharityIndex grades Optimist Boys Home & Ranch B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Optimist Boys Home & Ranch (EIN 95-1643340) 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.