EIN 95-1716914

Special Service for Groups (SSG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,646
Year formed
1952
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Special Service for Groups (SSG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide community-based solutions to the social and economic issues facing those in greatest need.
Total revenues
$223,200,666
2024
Total expenses
$211,544,066
2024
Total assets
$122,745,264
2024
Num. employees
1,646
2024

Program areas at SSG

Homeless Services: Street outreach to homeless individuals, youth and families. Services include permanent and transitional housing placement, emergency shelter, case management, job training and transportation assistance. In addition, Homeless Services Programs includes a full service portal to serve individuals/families in South L.A. 18,000 individuals and 3,200 households were served in the fiscal year.
Job and Education: Access to Prevention Advocacy Intervention and Treatment (APAIT) is the most comprehensive provider of HIV/AIDS services for API in Southern California. Its history is rooted in advocacy and provides critical services to the most vulnerable in the community during times of crisis and when other support systems are difficult to access. APAIT was able to raise awareness about mental health and help educate individuals in the spirit of community.
Mental Health Services: Prevention education and intervention, forensic social services, emotional and psychosocial support, outpatient mental health counseling service, assessment and follow-up treatment for children and family mental illness and substance abuse. 33,500 individuals were served in the fiscal year.

Grants made by SSG

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Asian Pacific Policy and Planning CouncilSupportive Services for Individuals$0
Bienestar Human ServicesSupportive Services for Individuals$0
Champions of Caring ConnectionsSupportive Services for Families$0
...and 49 more grants made totalling $0

Who funds Special Service for Groups (SSG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cedars SinaiGeneral Support; Community Food and Sustainability Grant$725,250
United Way of Greater Los AngelesCrisis Solutions$447,730
Conrad N. Hilton FoundationTo Support the Homeless Services Division in Strategic Capacity Building in South Los Angeles and Pilot Innovations Aimed at Engaging Landlords and Religious Institutions in the Community in Efforts To Prevent and End Homelessness$400,000
...and 39 more grants received totalling $2,581,511

Financials for SSG

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$222,852,640
Program services$348,026
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$223,200,666
Data update history
July 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $725,250 from Cedars Sinai
June 30, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
April 20, 2025
Received grants
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman service organizationsFamily service centersSenior centersEthnic centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Political advocacyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
905 E 8th St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
ssg.org/ 
Phone
(213) 553-1800
IRS details
EIN
95-1716914
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1952
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P84: Ethnic, Immigrant Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
000778
FTB Entity ID
0261382
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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