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Caring House Incorporated

EIN 20-2201206 · Torrance, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CARING HOUSE PROVIDES A LOVING HOME OF CARE, COMPASSION, SUPPORT AND DIGNITY FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DYING AND THEIR LOVED ONES, SO EVERYONE CAN EXPERIENCE PEACE AT THE END OF LIFE.

Income
$809,898
Spending
$889,640
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
17
Volunteers
51
Highest pay
$96,818, 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $763,426 spent. CARING HOUSE IS A NON-PROFIT, HOME-BASED SETTING COMPLETELY FOCUSED ON HELPING RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY - THE FIRST AND ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN LA COUNTY. OUR TEAM OF EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS TEND TO OUR RESIDENTS' DAILY NEEDS AROUND THE CLOCK WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EACH RESIDENT'S HOSPICE TEAM. WE ALSO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES, ALLOWING EVERYONE TO FOCUS THEIR TIME ON CONNECTING WITH EACH OTHER, WHICH HAS PROFOUNDLY POSITIVE EFFECT ON THEIR MENTAL WELLNESS FROM THAT POINT FORWARD. AS A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UP TO SIX RESIDENTS/FAMILIES AT ANY ONE TIME, AND WE OFFER EDUCATION AND RESOURCES ON CARE PLANNING, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES AND RELATED TOPICS AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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