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The Beacon House Association of San Pedro

EIN 23-7376148 · San Pedro, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST MEN TO RECOVER FROM THE DISEASES OF ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION TO OTHER DRUGS. THE ASSOCIATION WILL PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, COUNSELING, AND THE TIME TO BUILD A FOUNDATION IN RECOVERY AND RETURN TO FAMILY, HOME AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
46
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$167,259, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 June 30, 2025, 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. $7.1 million spent. THE BEACON HOUSE ASSOCIATION IS A MEN'S LONG-TERM, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION. THE ASSOCIATION'S POPULATION LIVES ON SITE AND THE FACILITIES CONSIST OF 6 DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH A CAPACITY FOR 110 RESIDENTS, A KITCHEN/DINING FACILITY, A FACILITY FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND AN ADDITIONAL MEETING FACILITY.PEER-DRIVEN AND BASED ON THE PROGRAM OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, THE BEACON HOUSE'S SERVICES AND STRATEGY INVOLVE CONTINUOUS SUPPORT THROUGHOUT A WIDE RANGE OF STRUCTURED GROUPS FOCUSING ON THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF ADDICTION, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHICH GIVE RESIDENTS A CHANCE TO GAIN PRACTICAL, EFFECTIVE SOCIAL SKILLS. EVENTS AND INTERACTION WITH THE COMMUNITY OFTEN TRANSLATE INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUNDRAISING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1974.

    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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