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Pacific Southwest Community Development Corp

EIN 33-0673939 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS AN IRC 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO CONSTRUCT, PROVIDE, SPONSOR, MANAGE, REHABILITATE, AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
45
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$333,170, president/executive direct

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $2.1 million spent. THE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION PROVIDES SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH SPONSORSHIP, MANAGEMENT, REHABILITATION, AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY ACTING AS A MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PROPERTIES LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA. IT'S INVESTMENTS ALSO INCLUDE CARRYING BELOW MARKET RATE LOANS ON THESE INVESTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THIS INCOME TO SERVE MORE THAN 8000 FAMILIES WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT BESIDES THE ABOVE MENTIONED ALSO INCLUDES 1) YOUTH SERVICES I.E. COMPUTER ENRICHMENT AND READING PROGRAMS; 2) ADULT SERVICES I.E. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE; 3) SENIOR SERVICES I.E. HEALTH, FITNESS, AND TRANSPORTATION; AND 4) OTHER I.E. FOOD PROGRAMS AND CRIME PREVENTION.

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 March 1996.

    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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