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Housing Resource Center of Monterey County

EIN 20-0125143 · Salinas, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (HRC) OF MONTEREY COUNTY IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF HOUSING RESOURCES FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. HRC FOSTERS COMMUNITY STABILITY, STRONGER COMMUNITIES, AND PERSONAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND SERVICES.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
20
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$115,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. IMPLEMENTED IN 2014, THE HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM (HSP) ASSISTS HOMELESS FAMILIES ON CALWORKS (A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES THAT HAVE A CHILD(REN) IN THE HOME) AND CALFRESH (A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW-INCOME WHO MEET FEDERAL INCOME ELIGIBILITY RULES AND WANT TO ADD TO THEIR BUDGET TO PUT HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD ON THE TABLE) OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.THE FAMILY STABILIZATION PROGRAM (FSP) ASSISTS HOMELESS FAMILIES ON CALWORKS (A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES THAT HAVE A CHILD(REN) IN THE HOME AND CALFRESH (A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW-INCOME WHO MEET FEDERAL INCOME ELIGIBILITY RULES AND WANT TO ADD TO THEIR BUDGET TO PUT HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD ON THE TABLE) OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.THESE PROGRAMS HOUSED 106 IN 2024 OVER THE COURSE OF JULY 23-JUNE 24 AND JULY 24-JUNE 25
  2. $296,016 spent. ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 PROPOSITION 47 WAS VOTED IN BY CALIFORNIANS WHICH ALLOWED FOR CERTAIN NON-SERIOUS OR NON-VIOLENT FELONIES TO BE REDUCED TO MISDEMEANORS. THE MONEY THAT WAS SAVED FROM THE INCARCERATION REDUCTION WAS USED TO HELP FUND PROPOSITION 47. ONE OF THE SERVICES FUNDED IS HRC'S PROP 47 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM (BH), WHICH ASSISTS FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS ON A SUBSTANCE TREATMENT PLAN TO LOCATED AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING. THIS INDIVIDUALS MUST BE FROM SOUTH COUNTY AND BE SUCCESSFULLY PROGRESSING THROUGH THEIR TREATMENT PLAN.THIS PROGRAM HOUSED 7 HOUSEHOLDS IN 2024 OVER THE COURSE OF MARCH 23-FEB 24 AND MARCH 24-FEB 25
  3. $569,659 spent. THE BRINGING FAMILIES HOME (BFH) PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2016 TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM EXPERIENCING, OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, TO INCREASE FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND TO PREVENT FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT.BFH OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING-RELATED WRAPAROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: RENTAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING NAVIGATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY PAYMENTS, MOVING COSTS, INTERIM SHELTER ASSISTANCE, LEGAL SERVICES, AND CREDIT REPAIR.THIS PROGRAM HOUSED 20 FAMILIES IN 2024 OVER THE COURSE OF JULY 23-JUNE 24 AND JULY 24-JUNE 25
  4. $274,169 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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