FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

123 W GUTIERREZ ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3424

In care of

% FAMI

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

LISA BRABO PHD, 123 WEST GUTIERREZ STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

Signed the 990

LISA BRAVO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone

(805) 965-1001

Website

WWW.FSACARES.ORG

Return prepared by

HUTCHINSON & BLOODGOOD LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1644031 or by the name FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

THE MISSION OF FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY IS TO STRENGTHEN AND ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND DIVERSITIES, HELPING TO CREATE AND PRESERVE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Program accomplishments

• FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS - THE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS PARENTS BECOME BETTER EQUIPPED SO THEY CAN BUILD HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENTS AND OVERCOME MAJOR SOURCES OF STRESS. FAMILIES IN THE AGENCY'S PROGRAM GET THE HELP THEY NEED TO BECOME STRONGER, HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND MOVE THEIR CHILDREN ON A PATH TOWARD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THE AGENCY GUIDE PARENTS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT SO THAT CHILDREN WILL THRIVE. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT THE AGENCY LEARN WHAT BARRIERS PARENTS ARE EXPERIENCING AND CONNECT THEM TO LOCAL RESOURCES SUCH AS HEALTHCARE, FOOD, SHELTER, CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION, THE AGENCY HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVE A STRONGER FAMILY. RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION, FATHERHOOD EDUCATION AND PARENTING CLASSES GIVE PARENTS THE SKILLS TO PROMOTE A HOME LIFE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO ALL MEMBERS. THROUGH THE AGENCY'S INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING SERVICES, THE AGENCY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE HOME IN THE FORM OF EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, AND REFERRALS. THE AGENCY PROVIDE SERVICES ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES, AT COMMUNITY CENTERS AND IN FAMILIES' HOMES.COMMUNITY CHANGERS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - OPERATING IN GUADALUPE AND LOMPOC, COMMUNITY CHANGERS IS A PARENT-LED EFFORT THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO BE MORE ENGAGED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, AND OFFERS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND OFFER ACCESS TO CONCRETE SUPPORTS AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS TO THAT PARENTS ARE PREPARED AND AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN.
  Expenses $4,890,537 · revenue $5,281,166
• SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH - HAND-IN-HAND WITH DELIVERING BASIC NEEDS TO SENIORS, THE AGENCY IS ENSURING THAT THEY HAVE THE SUPPORT TO HELP THEM THROUGH THE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES THAT CAN COME WITH AGING. THE AGENCY COUNSELING WITH SENIORS CAN BE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND/OR FAMILY FOCUSED, AND THE COUNSELING RELIES ON DIRECT, SOLUTION-ORIENTED TREATMENT STRATEGIES WITH WELL-DEFINED GOALS. THE AGENCY EMPHASIZE THE CLIENT'S STRENGTHS AND POTENTIAL FOR POSITIVE OUTCOMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE AGENCY'S SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLIENTS ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH GREAT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL NEED.CAREGIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES - THE SENIOR POPULATION REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT CARE AND ATTENTION. THOSE CARING FOR THEM OFTEN NEED SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR OWN EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING. THE CAREGIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT INTERVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THOSE WHO ARE ACTIVELY CARING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING SENIORS OR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH DISABILITIES.LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SERVICES - THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM IS TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS MADE BY, OR ON BEHALF OF, RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. THESE FACILITIES INCLUDE NURSING HOMES, RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY (ALSO KNOWN AS BOARD AND CARE HOMES), AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. OMBUDSMAN ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVEMENT IN RESIDENT CARE AND WORK TO IMPROVE RESIDENT QUALITY OF LIFE.CASE MANAGEMENT - CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SENIORS (AGES 60+) TO HELP THEM RE-STABILIZE THEIR LIVES. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES A THROUGH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, DEVELOPING A PLAN OF ACTION, REFERRAL LINKAGE AND FOLLOW UP, AND ONGOING SUPPORT UNTIL A QUALITY OF LIFE IS ACHIEVED.PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE, REWARDING LIVES (PEARLS) - MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF LEADING A FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE. HOWEVER, MANY OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION OR LONELINESS AND FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. PEARLS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED COACHING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES SKILLS TO MANAGE DIFFICULT FEELINGS AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS, INCLUDING IMPROVED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, REDUCED SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, ENHANCED PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, AND INCREASED SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT.
  Expenses $2,714,450 · revenue $2,897,931
• SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING - THE AGENCY'S SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT MANY K-12 SCHOOL CAMPUSES IN LOMPOC, SANTA MARIA, SANTA BARBARA, CARPINTERIA, AND GUADALUPE. SCHOOLS ARE A CONVENIENT, FAMILIAR AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND OFTEN TIMES COUNSELING IS PROVIDED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, WHICH REDUCES BARRIERS TO SERVICE. THE AGENCY'S THERAPISTS DELIVER COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICES, ALL PROVEN TO DECREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS WHILE IMPROVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. THERAPISTS ALSO CONNECT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE TO MEET THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THERAPISTS SUPPORT SCHOOL STAFF IN THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.CARPINTERIA START PROGRAM - THE START PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT SEVEN K-12 SCHOOL CAMPUSES IN CARPINTERIA. THE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF THERAPISTS WHO WORK TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE THERAPISTS PROVIDE COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRALS, AND THEY HELP ENSURE CASE COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES.INTENSIVE IN-SCHOOL COUNSELING - THE INTENSIVE IN-SCHOOL ("IIS") COUNSELING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS REQUIRING SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THE SCHOOL SETTING. THE AGENCY'S IIS STAFF MEMBERS ARE LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS WHO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN TEAM TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, FAMILY COUNSELING, GROUP COUNSELING AND PARENT EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FACED WITH SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. THE AGENCY'S TEAM WORKS WITH STUDENTS AGES 5-19 WITH THE GOALS OF KEEPING STUDENTS IN SCHOOL, LIVING AT HOME, AND STAYING INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY.SCHOOL OUTREACH MENTORS - THE AGENCY'S OUTREACH MENTORS PROGRAM OFFERS SHORT-TERM, SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND PARENTS ON ALL K-8 CAMPUSES IN THE SANTA MARIA-BONITA SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO PREVENT PROBLEMS SUCH AS ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE; LINKS STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO BASIC-NEEDS RESOURCES; AND ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AND CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS (E.G., TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS AND THE BULLY-PROOF KIT) TO HELP STUDENTS WITH DECISION MAKING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. CHILDREN LEARN TO CREATE LASTING BONDS, INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND IMPROVE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELING - CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ALL GENERATIONS WITHIN A FAMILY. THE AGENCY'S MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS DELIVER THE EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO EFFECT POSITIVE, LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT, IN A SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT. THE AGENCY'S MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SPECIALIZE IN EARLY-CHILDHOOD ISSUES THAT IMPEDE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE SERVICES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.CLINIC-BASED MEDI-CAL COUNSELING - THE CLINIC-BASED MEDI-CAL COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPY SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MEDI-CAL INSURANCE, AND ADDRESSES A WIDE VARIETY OF EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS SUCH AS ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, AS WELL AS OTHER BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL AND/OR FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS TO INCREASE COPING SKILLS AND RESILIENCY, UTILIZING EVIDENCE-BASED AND EVIDENCE-INFORMED MODALITIES.INTENSIVE IN-HOME THERAPY - THE AGENCY'S IN-HOME THERAPY TEAM IS SPECIALLY TRAINED IN A WIDE RANGE OF NON-TRADITIONAL COUNSELING PRACTICES SPECIFICALLY EFFECTIVE WITH FAMILIES FACING DIFFICULT ISSUES SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, NEGLECT AND GANG ACTIVITY. THE GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS PROBLEMS, STABILIZE THE FAMILY, AND PREVENT CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FROM BEING PLACED INTO FOSTER CARE OR THE JUVENILE DETENTION SYSTEM.THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PATHWAYS - THIS HOME-BASED MODEL OF INTENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO HELP A CHILD AND THEIR FOSTER FAMILY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM STAFF SEEK TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER FAMILY UNITS BY IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS AND NEEDS AND TEACHING PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS. SERVICES ARE AIMED AT PREVENTING FURTHER INCIDENTS OF BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL, AND/OR SOCIAL DISTURBANCE THAT MAY LEAD TO REMOVAL FROM THE FOSTER HOME OR OUT-OF-COUNTY PLACEMENT.YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID - CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR ADULTS (PARENTS, EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS) ON MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR YOUTH. THIS INCLUDES RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF MENTAL DISTRESS, FOLLOWING STRATEGIES FOR LISTENING AND COMMUNICATING, AND IDENTIFYING WAYS TO PROVIDE HELP TO STRUGGLING YOUTH.
  Expenses $7,312,689 · revenue $6,937,664

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

95-1644031

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1937

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P46Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$12,279,748

Income (IRS master file)

$17,627,692

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-1644031).

Questions about FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

What is the EIN of FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY is 95-1644031.

Is FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.

Are donations to FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA BRABO PHD.

Who are the officers and directors of FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $215,332 (LISA BRABO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).

How much revenue does FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,830,211, expenses of $17,383,050 and total assets of $12,279,748 at year end.

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