Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County
THE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, DBA 211 LA COUNTY IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION FORMED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES IN LOS ANGELES …
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211 LA is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County.
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Mission
The information and referral federation of los angeles county, dba 211 la county is a nonprofit corporation formed to improve access to human service agencies in los angeles county ("la county") by providing information about and referrals to these agencies (see schedule o) and by providing coordination between the various programs in la county which offer specialized information and referral services. Specialized services provided by 211 la county include the la county's elder abuse hotline, the safely surrendered baby hotline, mobility management services, abuse prevention/intervention services, youth services, veterans services, and early intervention services. In addition, 211 la county engages in developing software to support and enhance customer service through the development of digital and online services. 211 la county also maintains a database of community resources and web-based services that enable online access to this database.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1981, it predates 78% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInformation and Referral Federation of los Angeles County is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Gabriel, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 953510017. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $22M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953510017. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County is located in San Gabriel, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 526 W Las Tunas Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County has $22M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $22M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
211 LA is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County. Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $22M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953510017, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FEDERATION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (21)
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21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 60 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County
- What is Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County?
- Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Gabriel, United States. 211 LA is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County.
- When was Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County founded?
- Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County?
- Maribel Marin serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County located?
- Headquartered in San Gabriel, CA, United States.
- What is Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County trustworthy?
- Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953510017. Registration: 95-3510017 (United States).
- What is Information and Referral Federation of los Angeles County's website?
- https://www.211la.org