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Shelter 37 Incorporated

EIN 27-0035103 · Whittier, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak26 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 117 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED AND DISENGAGED YOUNG ADULTS IN ORDER TO EQUIP THEM WITH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 134% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 117 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (5)
  1. $33,550 spent. A SECOND CHANCE-SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS GREW TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RECIPIENTS WHO QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDING TUITION, FEES, AND HOUSING
  2. $15,000 spent. MY NEXT CHAPTER-IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18 TO 32 WHO ARE TRANSITIONING INTO ADULTHOOD AND SEEKING A MARKETABLE SKILL OR HIGHER EDUCATION IN ORDER TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
  3. $409,373 spent. LOW INCOME HOUSING PROGRAM - PROVIDE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. CREATED A DISASTER RELIEF FUND FOR VICTIMS OF ALTADENA CA FIRES.
  4. $4.0 million spent. BRUINS FOR LIFE NIL PROGRAM-RAISE FUNDS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT UCLA FOOTBALL ATHELETES IN CULTIVATING AND SECURING NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
  5. BRUINS FOR LIFE NIL PROGRAM-RAISE FUNDS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT UCLA FOOTBALL 3956559. 0. 1453384.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 August 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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