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Harbor Interfaith Services Inc

EIN 33-0031099 · San Pedro, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER THE HOMELESS AND WORKING POOR TO ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, FOOD, JOB PLACEMENT, ADVOCACY, CHILDCARE, EDUCATION AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING.

Income
$19.9 million
Spending
$20.2 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
109
Volunteers
38
Highest pay
$222,421, ceo/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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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 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. $8.6 million spent. THE SPA 8 COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (CES) FOR ADULTS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH IS A SYSTEM DESIGNED TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC) IS THE PORTAL FOR ALL THE AGENCY SERVICES AND INCLUDES SEVERAL PROGRAMS. FISH, THE AGENCY FOOD PANTRY, PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE ITEMS, CASE ADVOCACY, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND REFERRALS. HOPE FOR SENIORS TARGETS CLIENTS 55 AND OVER AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE FOOD PANTRY ONCE A MONTH. STOP HUNGER NOW ASSISTS WITH SIGNING UP FOR CAL FRESH BENEFITS.
  3. $511,609 spent. HIS CHILDREN'S CENTER, WHICH INCLUDES THE MARY GIMINEZ-CAULDER CENTER AND HIS KIDS CLUB, PROVIDES LICENSED CARE (MONDAY - FRIDAY) TO INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WHO ARE ENROLLED IN HARBOR INTERFAITH PROGRAMS. PARENTS MUST BE WORKING AND/OR ATTENDING SCHOOL.
  4. $9.5 million spent. ACCELERATED LEARNING AND LIVING PROGRAM - PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND JOB DEVELOPMENT TO HOMELESS FAMILIES THAT ARE ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION.FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM - PROVIDES SHELTER FOR UP TO 90 DAYS TO HOMELESS FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS. EXPENSES $ 9,511,268. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0. REVENUE $ 40,221.

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 August 1985.

    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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