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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by ORANGE COUNTY CHILDRENS THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,501,924
Total expenses
$2,488,976
Contributions and grants received
$2,209,345
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$291,903
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$676
Total assets, end of year
$395,345
Total liabilities, end of year
$367,584
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$27,761
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,009,829
Management and general expenses
$478,087
Fundraising expenses
$1,060
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,009,829

Program services were 80.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,875,097

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $334,248

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TUITION

    total $291,903 · related or exempt $291,903

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $99

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $99

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER

    total $577 · related or exempt $577

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $577

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $0

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,817,891 · program services $1,626,871 · management and general $191,020

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $140,930 · program services $54,358 · management and general $86,572

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $15,210 · program services $3,962 · management and general $11,248

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $29,418 · program services $2,976 · management and general $26,442

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $13,206 · program services $11,138 · management and general $1,174 · fundraising $894

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,153 · program services $138 · management and general $1,015

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $19,264 · program services $6,291 · management and general $12,973

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $156,615 · program services $127,254 · management and general $29,361

  • 17 · Travel

    total $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $7,994 · management and general $7,994

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $2,379 · management and general $2,379

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $43,861 · program services $22,892 · management and general $20,969

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $148,643 · program services $148,643

  • 24b · Other expenses: IN-KIND EXPENSES

    total $80,000 · management and general $80,000

  • 24c · Other expenses: BANK FEES

    total $5,979 · program services $3,548 · management and general $2,265 · fundraising $166

  • 24d · Other expenses: PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES

    total $2,914 · program services $496 · management and general $2,418

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $3,519 · program services $1,262 · management and general $2,257

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $11,396 · end of year $100

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $492 · end of year $25

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $198,908 · end of year $380,143

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    end of year $1,724

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $206,263

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $202,510

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $5,794 · end of year $3,753

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $339 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $90,629 · end of year $9,600

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $178,262 · end of year $250,301

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $4,962

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $28,495 · end of year $79,583

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $83,438 · end of year $37,700

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $12,401 · end of year $27,761

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER (OCCTAC) IS A 501C(3) NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM AND INSPIRE CHILDREN, AT-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL IN LIFE. MORE THAN 90% OF ALL THE FAMILIES SERVED ARE FROM VERY LOW INCOME, AND FROM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THE MAJORITY OF THE FAMILIES SERVED ARE FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS ANAHEIM, TUSTIN, ORANGE, FULLERTON, GARDEN GROVE, AND OTHER NEARBY COMMUNITIES.

  • THE ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER (OCCTAC) IS A 501C (3) NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM AND INSPIRE CHILDREN, AT-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL IN LIFE. MORE THAN 90% OF ALL THE FAMILIES SERVED ARE FROM VERY LOW INCOME, AND FROM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THE MAJORITY OF THE FAMILIES SERVED ARE FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS ANAHEIM, TUSTIN, ORANGE, FULLERTON, GARDEN GROVE, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES.DURING THE 2023-2024 YEAR, OCCTAC CONTINUED PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:1) ENGAGE 360/ AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT THE SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTICT. OCCTAC TAUGHT MUSIC AND ART AT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN THE SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (OVER 6,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR). 2) EARLY START AND PRE-KINDER ARTS PROGRAM WHICH SERVES YOUNG CHILDREN AGES 1-4 YEARS AND THEIR PARENTS. THIS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AIMS AT EDUCATING VERY YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS TOGETHER, EDUCATE PARENTS, PREVENTS CHILD ABUSE AND SCREEN YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND SPECIAL NEEDS. 3) PREP-ARTS ACADEMY PROGRAM AT OCCTAC OFERED MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, DANCE, MEDIA ARTS CLASSES TO STUDENTS 6 18 YRS. OF AGE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. ALL STUDENTS LEARNED NEW OR HIGHER LEVELS OF ARTISTIC SKILLS. THE PREP ARTS ACADEMY EMPOWERED YOUTH THROUGH THE ARTS, ENHANCING SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE, AND PROVIDED A SAFE HAVEN IN THE COMMUNITY TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM NEGATIVE SOCIAL PROBLEMS. 4) THERAPEUTIC ARTS PROGRAM SERVED CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS, LEARNING DISABILITIES AND OTHERS. A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC ARTS CLASSES PROVIDED AIMED AT PROVIDING ARTISTIC ACCESS AND THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SOME OF OUR KEY PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDED THE KENNEDY COMMISION, ARTS AND DISABILITY, THE REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY AND OTHERS. 5) WRAPAROUND TUTORING PROGRAM OFFERED TUTORING SERVICES TO YOUTH WITH ACADEMIC DELAYS. THIS IS A PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND PROVIDE ACADEMIC TUTORING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH REFERRED BY THE COUNTY. ALL STUDENT REFERALS ARE FAMILIES IDENTIFIED BY THE COUNTY AS WRAPAROUND FAMILIES, AND NEED OF ACADEMIC AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING FOSTER KIDS, STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND IN NEED OF COUNSELING, MENTORING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. 6) YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SERVED TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (16 24 YRS OF AGE). IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, OCCTAC PROVIDED YOUTH WITH NECESSARY TOOLS TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO THE WORKFORCE, FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION, AND REACH THEIR TRUE WORK POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACADEMIC COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, TUTORING AND PAID WORK TRAINING. STUDENTS ALSO HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELDS OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY. THIS AMAZING PROGRAM FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON HELPING TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH WHO HAD DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL, HAD NO CAREER GOALS OR EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS. ALL STUDENTS ARE GUIDED TO HIGHER EDUCATION, CAREER PATHS AND JOBS IN THEIR AREAS OF INTEREST. OUR PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, RECEIVED STATE CERTIFICATES, AND ENTER INTO COLLEGE WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR TEAM. 7) FAMILY MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTORING TO FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THIS IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES THAT HAVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES REFERRED BY THE REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS CAREGIVERS TO BECOME ACTIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVOCATES FOR THEIR CHILDREN PROVIDING HEALTH NAVIGATION SUPPORT AND INCREASE THE FAMILIES ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN/YOUTH SO THEY CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. 8) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS - OCCTACS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM (EISOA) IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, HEALTH CARE AGENCY AND MECCA (MULTIETHNIC COLLABORATIVE OF COMMUNITY AGENCIES). THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE COUNTY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION DIVISION, MENAL HEALTH SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM AIMS AT PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION, EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION TO OLDER ADULTS AT-RISK OF ISOLATION AND MENTAL ILLNESS. 9) OCCTAC COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY - OCCTACS MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH MECCA (MULTIETHNIC COLLABORATIVE OF COMMUNITY AGENCIES) AND PEPPERDINE UNIVIERSITY, SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY. WE PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING, YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS EDUCATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH, PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. AT OCCTAC, WE CARE ABOUT THE GENERAL WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF OUR FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING ARE FUNDAMENTAL FOR THE FULL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL, OUR FAMILIES AND OVERALL COMMUNITY WELLNESS. OUR MENTAL HELATH AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF FREE SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.10) DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM - OCCTAC STARTED THIS NEW PROGRAM AS A REQUEST FROM FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM FULFILLS A GAP IN THE COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AN INNOVATIVE ARTS-BASED AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 18-26 WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ENTRY INTO APPROPRIATE ADULT PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTED WORK PLACEMENTS UPON GRADUATION. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES STUDENT INDEPENDENCE, CHOICE MAKING, INDIVIDUALIZED WORK EXPERIENCE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, MONEY SKILLS, INTEGRATION WITH COLLEGE PREPARATION, AND TRANSITION TO INTEGRATED WORK IN CONNECTION WITH OUR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

    Expenses $2,009,829

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Dr Ana Jimenez-Hami

    BD MEM/EXEC DIR

    Total calculated
    $36,100
    From this org
    $36,100
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    60
  • Sam Chari

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3.5
  • Kim M Kaston

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • John Tran

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Rossina Gallegos

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lakshmi Namburi

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Nadine Levin

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Claude Goldenberg

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Stuart Nichols

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Melody Winter Head

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 July 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202501969349302845

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