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Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission

EIN 27-2053273 · North Hills, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ATTRACT PEOPLE/RESOURCES TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF EVERY HUNGRY HOMELESS PERSON IN THE VALLEY.

Income
$85.1 million
Spending
$81.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-23.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
1,137
Volunteers
4,215
Highest pay
$269,626, president

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

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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. $55.6 million spent. HOPE THE MISSION OPERATES SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES INCLUDING THE GENESIS HOUSE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES, THE HOUSE OF HOPE FOR MEN RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION, AND TWO TRANSITIONAL BRIDGE HOUSING SHELTERS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHILE LOCATING PERMANENT HOUSING. HOPE OF THE VALLEY OPERATES THREE ADULT SHELTERS: THE 87 BED RAYMER SHELTER THAT OPENED IN JUNE 2020, THE 100 BED VAN NUYS BRIDGE HOME SHELTER AND THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. FURTHERMORE, HOTV OPERATES THREE FAMILY SHELTERS WITH A TOTAL OF 130 BEDS AND A TAY YOUTH SHELTER WITH 30 BEDS. IN 2022, THE MISSION OPENED THE 107-UNIT TREBEK CENTER IN NORTHRIDGE, AND IN 2023, IT SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED THE 100-UNIT, 400-BED WOODLANDS FAMILY SHELTER IN WOODLAND HILLS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MISSION OPENED A 52-UNIT FAMILYSHELTER ON SIERRA HIGHWAY (CONT. ON SCH. O) IN LANCASTER. ADDITIONALLY, THE MISSION OPERATES TINY HOMES IN DIFFERENT AREAS. EACH CLIENT RECEIVES A WARM, SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, A HOT DINNER AND BREAKFAST AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST THEM WITH STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS
  2. $6.3 million spent. HOPE OF THE VALLEY THRIFTS STORES ARE A VITAL PART OF OUR PROGRAMMING, POVIDING JOB TRAINING FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS. CLIENTS LEARN RESPONBILITY, CLEANLINESS, INVENTORY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ACCOUNTING AND SALES. THE THRIFT STORES ALSO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED CLOTHING AND HOUSHOLD ITEMS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES FOR THE ECONICALLY CHALLENGED IN OUR COMMUNITY. THRIFT STORE DONATIONS ARE ALSO USED TO PROVIDE CLOTHING FOR OUR SHOWER PROGRAMS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMLIES MOVING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.
  3. $2.9 million spent. THE MISSION OPERATES THE HELP CENTER IN VAN NUYS AND THE NAVIGATION CENTER IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD WHICH OFFERS EMERGENCY SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON THE STREETS SUCH AS SHOWERS, HOT MEALS, CLEAN CLOTHES AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  4. $10.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH, INSIDE SAFE, JOB LABOR AND FOOD SERVICES

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 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 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 April 2010.

    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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