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Marthas Village and Kitchen Inc

EIN 33-0777892 · Indio, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF THE IMPOVERISHED AND HOMELESS.

Income
$12.4 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
186
Volunteers
368
Highest pay
$120,475, coo

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $5.9 million spent. HOUSING AND FOOD PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AND NUTRITION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH SHELTERS IN INDIO AND PALM SPRINGS, SERVING 806 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE HOUSING PAIRED WITH INTENSIVE, UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE HOUSING PAIRED WITH INTENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 289,423 NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO BOTH SHELTERED AND UNSHELTERED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ADDRESSING CRITICAL FOOD INSECURITY. BY MEETING IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD AND SHELTER, PARTICIPANTS ARE BETTER POSITIONED TO ENGAGE IN CASE, MANAGEMENT, DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, AND SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING. PROGRAM OUTCOMES DEMONSTRATE STRONG EFFECTIVENESS, WITH 98% OF THE 331 INDIVIDUALS WHO EXITED THE PROGRAM NOT RETURNING TO HOMELESSNESS, HIGHLIGHTING THE ORGANIZATIONS LASTING IMPACT ON COMMUNITY STABILITY AND OVERALL WELLBEING.
  2. $2.1 million spent. CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER: THE STATE-LICENSED CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPERATED FOR 250 DAYS DURING THE YEAR, PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CARE, AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO 70 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN IN NEED, INCLUDING THOSE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE LEARNING IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIROMENT, ENABLING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING STABILITY. THESE SERVICES CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVED LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND STRENGTH OVERALL FAMILY RESILIENCE.
  3. $2.1 million spent. WRAPAROUND SERVICES; CASE MANAGEMENT & CAREER EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND CHILD-FOCUSED SERVICES, TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE INTEGRATED SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT WHILE PROMOTING LONG-TERM STABILITY. DURING THE YEAR, 247 ADULTS PARTICIPANTS RECIEVD 5,074 INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AT THE INDIO SHELTER, WITH 74% SUCCESSFULLY EXITING TO STABLE, SECURE HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, 165 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WERE SERVED DURING THEIR STAY AT THE SHELTER, WHERE THEY RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AIMED AT PROMOTING STABILITY, WELLBEING, AND POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $799,145 spent. RETAIL EXPENSES $799,145 THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RETAIL THRIFT STORE AS A COMPONENT OF FUNDRAISING. THE RETAILS PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDING IS FROM THE SALE OF DONATED USED FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS THROUGH A RETAIL THRIFT STORE.
  5. RETAIL EXPENSES $799,145 799145. 0. 343495.

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 March 1998.

    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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