The People Concern
94% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
The People Concern is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1966, with $102,206,455 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
2116 Arlington Ave Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90018 EIN 95-6143865 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2023)
$102.2M
▲ 22.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$95.0M
Net assets
$48.9M
Employees
1,113
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $2 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 The People Concern: 94% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +7% 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 The People Concern: 6 mo reserves · +7% 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 The People Concern: 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 The People Concern: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide housing, social, and supportive services for homeless and low-income individuals.
What they do
Outreach: the people concern operates 23 outreach teams across los angeles county. the agency is the outreach lead in spa 4 (downtown la, skid row, hollywood) and runs access centers in both santa monica and skid row. each brings integrated, multidisciplinary services to people in need where they are. in 2023-2024, 95,599 outreach services were provided and 5,614 clients were served.
Mental health: the agency integrates mental health care within all of our services and programs and operates a standalone mental health center in downtown los angeles. as a los angeles county full service partnership programs (fsp) provider, we offer those with severe mental illnesses a highly integrated, recovery-oriented, "whatever it takes" approach to wellness that ideally ends with permanent housing. during 2023-2024, over 1,559 clients were served by mental health professionals, with 44,957 mental health services provided and 3,778 medication services provided.
Domestic violence: sojourn has been providing vital, life-saving services for survivors of domestic violence since 1977. having sojourn as part of the people concern allows us to continue addressing the intersectionality of domestic violence and homelessness. during fy2023-24, 2,702 hotline calls were received, 2,171 people were trained via community outreach and education, 157 attended support groups, 101 individuals received legal services, 101 shelter clients were served, and 42 individuals received domestic violence training.wellness & access center: the annenberg access center in santa monica provides a full range of essential services on-site including meals, clothing, mail and phone service, case management, mental health counseling, benefits assistance, and walk-in care at the center's medical suite. last fiscal year, 59,073 lunches were distributed, 1,901 bags of groceries were distributed, and 15,903 showers were provided. the ron beasley wellness center is the only facility on skid row that offers walk-in group therapy and focuses solely on behavioral health. visitors at the wellness center can meet with the people concern staff to explore whether they are eligible for case management services, which would offer them the opportunity to participate in all the services provided by the agency, including interim and permanent housing. k9 connection: our k9 connection program offers care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, 2,150 pets were served, 304 pets received medical services and 910 pet care supply kits were distributed. humans also are treated to food, hygiene kits, and medical attention from ucla's health team. money management: our money management program helps people access their supplemental security insurance (ssi) funds and other benefits. by doing so, our agency provides basic financial services for those who generally cannot open accounts at retail banks, who qualify as very low income, and who have low financial literacy. studio 526: studio 526 is the people concern's community arts and cultural program located in the skid row neighborhood. public showers, toilets, and laundry: the people concern offers showers, toilets, and laundry at the annenberg access center in santa monica and at our public showers, toilets and laundry site in skid row for people experiencing homelessness and it is not exclusive to our clients. these two sites are open to the public and provided 97,410 showers in the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2116 Arlington Ave Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90018
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12.1M (FY2013) to $102.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $76.1MNet assets $48.9M
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$124.9M
Total liabilities
$76.1M
Net assets
$48.9M
Salaries & benefits
$62.2M
65% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,206,455▲22.6% | $95,019,118▲8.8% | $48,853,363▲18.4% | $124,948,263▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $83,334,236▼2.1% | $87,314,713▲17.0% | $41,246,313▼8.4% | $117,129,333▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,141,766▲16.3% | $74,645,465▲6.9% | $45,015,671▲28.0% | $82,337,692▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,195,138▲7.5% | $69,818,776▲23.0% | $35,174,777▲13.0% | $81,225,053▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,069,261▲242% | $56,780,383▲199% | $31,127,524▲86.6% | $59,480,766▲104% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,901,460▲35.1% | $18,977,886▲10.2% | $16,681,396▲17.4% | $29,224,915▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $14,725,887▲15.5% | $17,222,297▲27.0% | $14,211,268▼14.5% | $27,814,223▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,754,886▼6.0% | $13,563,566▲13.9% | $16,616,198▼4.4% | $23,179,749▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $13,565,326▲12.1% | $11,908,279▲11.8% | $17,385,499▲10.1% | $23,676,888▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $12,102,741 | $10,651,835▲7.1% | $15,791,360▲12.1% | $22,037,967▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $9,944,453▲1.3% | $14,081,861▲0.6% | $20,176,801▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,818,211▲3.1% | $13,998,824▼4.8% | $19,243,983▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,523,659▼1.5% | $14,705,362▼7.2% | $19,292,247▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $9,669,688 | $15,850,169 | $20,592,011 | 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: Sara Choe Hyoun — $300,680 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Choe Hyoun | Medical Director | 32 | $300,680 |
| John J Maceri | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $293,721 |
| Brian Benjamin | Psychiatrist | 40 | $221,265 |
| Patricia Lopez | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $173,503 |
| Katherine Peters | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $172,924 |
| Julie Derose | Chief Program Officer, Perm. Housing | 40 | $171,530 |
| Brooke Slusser | Chief Program Officer, Mental Health | 40 | $161,989 |
| Suzanne Edwards-acton | Chief Diversity Equity/inclusion Officer | 40 | $154,347 |
| Aaron Mitchell | Member | 2 | — |
| Bart Zitnitsky | Member | 2 | — |
| Gary A Richwald Md Mph | Member | 2 | — |
| Gary Foster | Member | 2 | — |
| Greg Devine | Member | 2 | — |
| Greg Germann | Co-chair (until Dec 2023)/member | 10 | — |
| Jeremy Barber | Member | 2 | — |
| Jonathan M Brenner Esq | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Julie Guest | Member | 2 | — |
| Laura Kaiser | Member | 2 | — |
| Mary Clare Lingel | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Michael Parks | Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfuss Construction | Construction Services | $3,057,365 |
| Global Vision Security | Security Services | $2,865,027 |
| 728 Lagoon Psh 3 LP Total | Construction Services | $569,708 |
| Pery Consulting Group | Accounting | $525,000 |
| Global Alliance | Security Services | $438,057 |
Grants received · $18.7M total
177 grants to The People Concern totaling $18.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns Health Center Foundation | To support the westside interim housing and wellness program and the sojourn community education program. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $102,000 |
| Food Forward Inc | Fresh produce donation | 2024 | $78,424 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $69,850 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $60,659 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $33,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Kensington campus interim housing and wellness | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $9,055 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,278 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2024 | $6,210 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $1,000,000 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | General support grant | 2023 | $422,000 |
| United Way Inc | Crisis solutions | 2023 | $392,715 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $243,238 |
Grants made · $1.5M in FY2023
8 grants totaling $1.5M in FY2023. All grants made by The People Concern →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Christian Health Centers | Client assistance | $735,102 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Client assistance | $190,000 |
| The Los Angeles Free Clinic | Client assistance | $181,341 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Client assistance | $142,000 |
| The Center In Hollywood | Client assistance | $124,971 |
| Antelope Valley Partners For Health | Client assistance | $66,828 |
| Medical Staffing Network | Client assistance | $21,963 |
| Exodus Foundation | Client assistance | $20,040 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The People Concern a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The People Concern is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6143865, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The People Concern's EIN?
- The People Concern's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6143865.
- How much revenue does The People Concern report?
- The People Concern reported $102,206,455 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The People Concern's spending goes to programs?
- The People Concern spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The People Concern have?
- CharityIndex grades The People Concern A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The People Concern's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The People Concern's latest Form 990 is $300,680, paid to Sara Choe Hyoun (Medical Director).
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Data for The People Concern (EIN 95-6143865) 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.