Stable Families Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Stable Families was formed to prevent and reduce homelessness among families with children particularly single-parent households in the local community. The organization exists to help families achieve and maintain stable housing by addressing the financial educational and support-related barriers that place them at risk of homelessness. Through a coordinated effort with churches landlords and community partners Stable Families provides housing stabilization assistance case management and life skills training including money management employment readiness and tenant education. The primary goal is to keep families safely housed while strengthening their ability to achieve long-term stability and independence with special emphasis on the well-being of children.
- Income
- $117,105
- Spending
- $16,255
- Reserves
- 74.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $6,009 spent. Homelessness Prevention: During this foundational year Stable Families invested considerable effort in establishing a Homelessness Prevention program to assist families facing housing instability. This included developing landlord partnerships designing program structure and creating policies and procedures. Through a Housing Partner Program the organization developed collaborative relationships with local landlords and property managers to help prevent evictions. Clients received mediation support and housing stabilization planning. A Great Tenant Skills class teaches tenant responsibilities communication with landlords and strategies for successfully maintaining housing. Fundraising activities were also undertaken to support direct assistance and program growth including resources for rental and housing stabilization support.
- $4,507 spent. Family Services: As this was a start-up year significant time was devoted to developing intake and assessment tools case management systems policies procedures and referral networks to support effective service delivery. In addition staff and volunteers engaged in initial fundraising efforts to build the financial resources necessary to sustain and expand family support services. Full service began in 2026 with comprehensive case management services to families at risk of homelessness. Staff conducted individualized assessments addressing housing stability financial needs mental health concerns and child well-being and connected families to appropriate community resources.
- $4,507 spent. Life Skills Development: As part of Stable Families start-up phase time was dedicated to building program curriculum training volunteers and establishing systems for ongoing instruction. Life skills training programs focus on financial literacy employment readiness and tenant education. Staff and volunteers created curriculum and conducted courses in money management job skills and housing stability to promote long-term self-sufficiency. Fundraising efforts were also carried out to support program implementation materials and future expansion of life skills training opportunities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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