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Lauras House

EIN 33-0621826 · Aliso Viejo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHANGING SOCIAL BELIEFS, ATTITUDES AND THE BEHAVIORS THAT PERPETUATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHILE CREATING A SAFE SPACE IN WHICH TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ABUSE.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
151
Volunteers
734
Highest pay
$304,286, ceo

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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, 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING:A 45-DAY SAFE-HAVEN PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WITH 24/7 ACCESS TO SECURE HOUSING, RESOURCES, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE, THE SHELTER HELPS SURVIVORS REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. OUR TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT, PARTICIPANTS WORK CLOSELY WITH A THERAPIST AND CASE MANAGER TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS WHETHER IT'S FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, CONTINUING EDUCATION, SECURING EMPLOYMENT, OR FINDING PERMANENT HOUSING.
  2. $1.2 million spent. COUNSELING RESOURCE CENTER SERVICES - PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT AND HEALING. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDED INDIVIDUAL, CHILD, COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPY AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS AND GROUP THERAPY CLASSES.
  3. $663,213 spent. LEGAL ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CASE ASSESSMENT, RESTRAINING ORDER PREPARATION AND FILING, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, EDUCATION ON VICTIM RIGHTS, MONTHLY LEGAL CLINICS AND REFERRALS TO PRO BONO ATTORNEYS AND LEGAL RESOURCES.
  4. $2.0 million spent. RESALE STORE PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE RESALE STORES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE STORES ARE BEING OPERATED AS OUTLETS TO SELL DONATED CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES NOT USED BY SHELTER RESIDENTS. COSTS OF OPERATING THE STORES ARE ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES SINCE THEY ARE OPERATED TO PROCURE FOOD, NEW CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES FOR OCCUPANTS OF THE SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING AS WELL AS PROMOTING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE PROCEEDS FROM THE STORES CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS MAINTAINING CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO CLIENTS AT ALL FACILITIES. THIS INCLUDES HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, COUNSELING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.HOPE PROGRAM: PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND BUSINESSES.

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 November 6, 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 May 1995.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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