Wayfinder Family Services

Organization Overview

Wayfinder Family Services is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wayfinder Family Services employed 505 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wayfinder Family Services is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Wayfinder Family Services generated $46.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $46.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WAYFINDER'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS FACING CHALLENGES ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE TO TURN. WAYFINDER OPERATES THREE DIVISIONS: 1) CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES; 2) CHILD WELFARE, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON FOSTER YOUTH WITH HEALTH OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES; 3) MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR CLIENTS IN OUR PROGRAMS. WAYFINDER OFFERS ALL SERVICES AT NO COST TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, 90 PERCENT OF WHOM ARE LOW INCOME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LILLIPUT OFFERS A RANGE OF PREVENTION, PLACEMENT, AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE RESOURCE FAMILY APPROVAL PROGRAM RECRUITS, SUPPORTS AND PREPARES FAMILIES TO MOVE FOSTER CHILDREN TOWARD ADOPTION OR OTHER PERMANENT HOMES. THE KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORTS GRANDPARENTS, EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS OR CLOSE FAMILY FRIENDS WHO STEP UP TO RAISE CHILDREN SO THEY AVOID THE TRAUMA OF SEPARATION FROM THEIR BIRTH FAMILY. POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES CONNECTS FAMILIES TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PROVIDES A SUPPORT SYSTEM TO REDUCE EMOTIONAL STRESS. FAMILY FINDING SERVICES CONDUCT AN EXHAUSTIVE SEARCH FOR RELATIVES AND PEOPLE CLOSE TO THE CHILD IN FOSTER CARE SO CHILDREN CAN MAINTAIN OR ESTABLISH VALUABLE, SUPPORTIVE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES AND HOME TO STAY PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES TO PREVENT AT-RISK CHILDREN FROM ENTERING FOSTER CARE. PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN ARE IN FOSTER CARE RECEIVE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND COACHING SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN PARENTING AND SUSTAIN FAMILY TIES.


GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS - WAYFINDER OPERATES FIVE GROUP HOMES IN SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, EACH HOUSING UP TO SIX CHILDREN OR SIX YOUNG ADULTS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE ROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE. ALL GROUP HOMES ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR THE WAYFINDER CAMPUS SO THAT YOUNG RESIDENTS CAN ATTEND THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL, AND USE WAYFINDER'S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OR RECEIVE CARE FROM THE 24-HOUR MEDICAL CENTER.


TEMPORARY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS THE COTTAGE, IS A 10-DAY SHELTER ON OUR CAMPUS FOR CHILDREN, AGES 0 THROUGH 17, WHO HAVE JUST BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THESE CHILDREN NEED TEMPORARY REFUGE UNTIL THEY CAN BE PLACED WITH FAMILY MEMBERS OR FOSTER FAMILIES. OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF STABILIZE CHILDREN IN CRISIS SO THEY ARE READY TO TRANSITION INTO PLACEMENT. WAYFINDER IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR AGENCIES SELECTED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE - AND THE ONLY ONE THAT ACCEPTS INFANTS AND TODDLERS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $42,609,739
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,511,388
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $292,195
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$45,121,127
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $527,087
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $364,630
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $46,169,493

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 49 grants that Wayfinder Family Services has recieved totaling $668,892.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ralph M Parsons Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES

$100,000
Hope In A Suitcase

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: Operational assistance

$74,598
The Derfner Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE

$50,000
Robert A Fox Family Charitable Foundation

Jupiter, FL

PURPOSE: RESEARCH FOR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

$40,000
Kenneth T And Eileen L Norris Foundation

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S SERVICES

$40,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$29,825
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$419,880
Earnings$6,802
Other Expense$6,802
Ending Balance$419,880

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