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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by DIDI HIRSCH PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE.

Totals

Total revenue
$93,179,079
Total expenses
$89,206,861
Contributions and grants received
$86,099,073
Grants paid
$396,678
Program service revenue
$6,727,592
Investment income
$486,015
Other revenue
-$133,601
Total assets, end of year
$72,115,164
Total liabilities, end of year
$32,719,923
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$39,395,241
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$76,958,335
Management and general expenses
$10,683,929
Fundraising expenses
$1,564,597
Program service expenses (Part III)
$76,958,335

Program services were 86.3% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $749,398

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $82,579,111

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,770,564

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $177,147

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CONTRACT FEES

    total $6,309,272 · related or exempt $6,309,272

  • 2b · Program service revenue: PATIENT FEES

    total $363,432 · related or exempt $363,432

  • 2c · Program service revenue: SEMINARS

    total $54,888 · related or exempt $54,888

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $486,015 · excluded $486,015

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $749,398

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $193,659

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$193,659 · excluded -$193,659

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $60,058 · excluded $60,058

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $60,058

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $396,678 · program services $396,678

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,295,222 · management and general $1,066,906 · fundraising $228,316

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $49,452,390 · program services $42,535,477 · management and general $5,932,473 · fundraising $984,440

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $1,081,978 · program services $973,269 · management and general $95,338 · fundraising $13,371

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $4,005,391 · program services $3,451,357 · management and general $478,138 · fundraising $75,896

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $3,633,043 · program services $3,116,158 · management and general $445,772 · fundraising $71,113

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $153,111 · management and general $153,111

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $65,070 · management and general $65,070

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $20,364,960 · program services $19,100,199 · management and general $1,238,438 · fundraising $26,323

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $83,453 · program services $37,033 · management and general $42,207 · fundraising $4,213

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $510,550 · program services $387,226 · management and general $109,596 · fundraising $13,728

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,474,691 · program services $1,269,135 · management and general $151,792 · fundraising $53,764

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,861,064 · program services $2,677,604 · management and general $160,974 · fundraising $22,486

  • 17 · Travel

    total $149,093 · program services $66,161 · management and general $75,405 · fundraising $7,527

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $105,183 · program services $46,676 · management and general $53,197 · fundraising $5,310

  • 20 · Interest

    total $339,032 · program services $339,032

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,102,637 · program services $1,061,581 · management and general $36,804 · fundraising $4,252

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $468,222 · program services $284,242 · management and general $172,096 · fundraising $11,884

  • 24a · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, RE

    total $370,960 · program services $328,950 · management and general $37,782 · fundraising $4,228

  • 24b · Other expenses: CLIENT SERVICES

    total $324,710 · program services $324,710

  • 24c · Other expenses: RECRUITING & HIRING

    total $316,719 · program services $140,546 · management and general $160,183 · fundraising $15,990

  • 24d · Other expenses: PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIP

    total $125,983 · program services $76,480 · management and general $46,305 · fundraising $3,198

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $526,721 · program services $345,821 · management and general $162,342 · fundraising $18,558

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $6,965,491 · end of year $8,326,217

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $14,444,470 · end of year $2,580,277

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $17,382,146 · end of year $13,881,014

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $36,745 · end of year $78,813

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $966,493 · end of year $1,306,969

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

    $43,152,897

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

    $16,834,790

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $25,917,984 · end of year $26,318,107

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $13,333,288

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $7,022,762 · end of year $6,205,600

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $85,072 · end of year $84,879

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $16,646,452 · end of year $15,882,578

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $3,175,910 · end of year $21,435

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $10,675,928 · end of year $10,120,192

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $7,468,071 · end of year $6,695,718

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $30,611,224 · end of year $35,394,612

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,243,578 · end of year $4,000,629

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE ROOTS OF THE LOS ANGELES DIDI HIRSCH PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DBA DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ("DHMHS") EXTEND BACK TO THE 1930S, WHEN A GROUP OF WOMEN FUNDED PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES WERE DEVASTATED BY THE DEPRESSION. BEGINNING WITH JUST $5,000, AND SPACE PROVIDED BY CEDARS OF LEBANON HOSPITAL, IN 1942, THESE PHILANTHROPIC PIONEERS FORMALLY INCORPORATED AS A 501(C)(3)-THE FIRST FREESTANDING NONPROFIT OUTPATIENT CLINIC FOR ADULTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.TODAY, DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES WHERE DISCRIMINATION AND INJUSTICE LIMIT ACCESS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER & SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.

  • DHMHS PROVIDES CARING OUTPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. WITH AN OPERATING BUDGET OF $103.5 MILLION, OVER 727 STAFF AND 300 VOLUNTEERS AND DELIVERING SERVICES IN NEIGHBORHOODS FROM PACOIMA TO INGLEWOOD, TO WEST LA THE AGENCY SERVED OVER 189,000 CHILDREN, FAMILY MEMBERS, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS THROUGH 10 COMMUNITY-BASED LOCATIONS AND 74 SCHOOLS. BY DOING SO, DHMHS HAS RESPONDED TO A SIGNIFICANT NEED AS MORE THAN 85% OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CLIENTS SERVED LIVE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL.OUTPATIENT SERVICES - DHMHS OFFERS INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING; PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN. INTENSIVE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED TO THOSE EXPERIENCING SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS IN COMMUNITY, HOME, AND CLINIC SETTINGS. ON THE CAMPUSES OF ALMOST 74 SCHOOLS, OUR THERAPISTS HELP STUDENTS ADDRESS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND SUCCEED IN THEIR STUDIES. CLIENTS ALSO WORK ON THEIR WELLNESS AND RECOVERY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. CRISIS RESIDENTIAL CARE - DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S LONGEST-SERVING PROVIDER OF CRISIS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, OPERATING TWO RESIDENCES, JUMP STREET AND EXCELSIOR HOUSE. THROUGH OUR SHORT-TERM PROGRAM, MEN AND WOMEN IN PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS MANY OF WHOM ARE HOMELESS OR AT-RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS REGAIN STABILITY AND IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND LIVING SITUATIONS.SPECIALIZED CHILDREN'S SERVICES - MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE FIVE-YEARS-OLD AND YOUNGER, SO THROUGH OUR ZERO TO FIVE PROGRAM WE HELP AT-RISK FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. ADDITIONALLY, A DEDICATED PROGRAM TAILORED TO YOUTH AGES 15-24 UTILIZES THERAPY AND MEDICATION TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MANAGE THEIR ILLNESSES AND ASSISTS THEM IN PURSUING AND ATTAINING THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. BECAUSE OF ITS COMMITMENT TO CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH FINDINGS AND BEST PRACTICES, DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS AN ACTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK (NCTSN).SUICIDE PREVENTION - WITH CONTRACTS FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND ORANGE COUNTY, THE SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER (SPC) OPERATES THE OLDEST 24/7 SUICIDE PREVENTION CRISIS LINE IN THE NATION. THIS HOTLINE UTILIZES THE SERVICES AND SUPPORT OF ENGLISH- AND SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNSELORS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AND KOREAN-SPEAKING COUNSELORS DURING PEAK HOURS. IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023, THROUGH THIS HOTLINE AS WELL AS THE DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE AND SPC CHAT LINE, STAFF RESPONDED TO OVER 175,000 CALLS, CHATS AND TEXTS FROM DISTRESSED INDIVIDUALS OR LOVED ONES CONCERNED ABOUT THEM. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE PREVENTION TRAINING AT SCHOOLS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, HOSPITALS, COUNSELING CENTERS, AND PLACES OF WORSHIP. OUR SUICIDE RESPONSE TEAM OFFERS IMMEDIATE SUPPORT AT THE SCENE OF SUICIDES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES MAYOR'S CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE, SPC PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND TELEPHONE COUNSELING. IT ALSO OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. THIS SUPPORT GROUP CURRICULUM FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE ATTEMPTS HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY A NATIONAL REGISTRY AND REQUESTED WITH OVER 2,000 MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN ALL 50 STATES AND AN ADDITIONAL 54 COUNTRIES.

    Expenses $70,877,859 · Grants $396,678 · Revenue $6,727,592

  • DHMHS OFFERS SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PREVENTION COUNSELING IN OUR COMMUNITY-BASED CLINICS AND IN THE FIELD FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DRUG- AND ALCOHOL-RELATED PROBLEMS, INCLUDING FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM, KNOWN AS PROJECT 50.CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICES CENTER (CENS) THROUGH THE CENS SYSTEM, DHMHS SERVES AS A LIAISON BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED WITH STATE, COUNTY, CITY AND HOSPITAL PARTNERS (E.G., COURTS, PROBATION SYSTEM) AND SPECIALTY SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES. OUR COUNSELORS ENGAGE AND FACILITATE LINKAGE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT - THROUGH THE AGENCY'S VIA AVANTA PROGRAM, WOMEN ARE ABLE TO RECOVER FROM SERIOUS SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND MENTAL ILLNESS IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING SESSIONS; PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT; PARENTING CLASSES; AND OTHER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN SOBRIETY AND IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT AND LIFE SKILLS. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SIX WHO LIVE WITH THEIR MOTHERS ON SITE TAKE PART IN DEVELOPMENTALLY BENEFICIAL ACTIVITIES.

    Expenses $4,236,949

  • EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING SERVICES - THROUGH OUR CALWORKS PROGRAM, DHMHS SUPPORTS CLIENTS IN THEIR JOB SEARCHES AND HAS HELPED 70% OF INDIVIDUALS REFERRED FOR SERVICES GAIN EMPLOYMENT. CLIENTS ARE ALSO ASSISTED WITH SECURING SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING THROUGH OUR HOUSING SPECIALISTS, WHO ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF WITH HOUSING AGENCIES AND LANDLORDS AND VISIT PROSPECTIVE LIVING SITUATIONS WITH THEM.

    Expenses $1,843,527

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • WILLIAM D LIPPINCOTT

    CO-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MELISSA RIVERS

    CO-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KATHY CHAPPELL DOSSETT

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ANDY RIEMER

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NANCY HIRSCH RUBIN

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SARA J RUTENBERG

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GAIL KAMER LIEBERFARB

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CHRISTOPHER J HARRER

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JENNY EIDINGER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ELIZABETH FRIEDMAN

    BOARD MEMBER (BEGIN 12/23)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SCOTT LAHMAN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHAEL LANDRES

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PETER MEZZA

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SAROSH MISTRY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LAURA ORNEST

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CAROLYN PHILLIPS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ANDREW E RUBIN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DEBORAH SAWAF

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LYN MORRIS

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $488,511
    From this org
    $463,796
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,715
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $404,546
    Bonus
    $59,250
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $16,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,215
    Filer's total
    $488,511

  • HOWARD GOLDMAN

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $362,167
    From this org
    $337,452
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,715
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $296,202
    Bonus
    $41,250
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $16,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,215
    Filer's total
    $362,167

  • KRISTINE SANTORO PHD

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $351,862
    From this org
    $327,181
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,681
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $285,931
    Bonus
    $41,250
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $16,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,181
    Filer's total
    $351,862

  • DONALD MELAND

    ASSOC. MEDICAL DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $401,762
    From this org
    $377,341
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,421
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $375,841
    Bonus
    $1,500
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $16,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,921
    Filer's total
    $401,762

  • ANDREW R DOW

    ASSOC. MEDICAL DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $342,352
    From this org
    $323,168
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,184
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $320,264
    Bonus
    $2,904
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $16,301
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,883
    Filer's total
    $342,352

  • RICHARD CIASCA

    PSYCHIATRIST

    Total calculated
    $331,407
    From this org
    $312,837
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,570
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $312,658
    Bonus
    $179
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $15,967
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,603
    Filer's total
    $331,407

  • INESSA ESSAIAN

    PSYCHIATRIST

    Total calculated
    $317,463
    From this org
    $293,865
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,598
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $293,686
    Bonus
    $179
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $15,644
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,954
    Filer's total
    $317,463

  • DANIELLE SERRANO

    VP DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $263,675
    From this org
    $253,906
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,769
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $221,656
    Bonus
    $32,250
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,241
    Nontaxable benefits
    $528
    Filer's total
    $263,675

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 7
THE ORGANIZATION PAID RETENTION BONUSES TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO THE NEW CEO.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
14 March 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202520839349300422

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