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Support Solutions Inc

EIN 35-2563424 · Covina, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organizations's mission is to break the cycle of homelessness in the service area by supporting homeless neighbors with services and resources which lead to stability,increased income, housing, and self-sufficiency.

Income
$242,688
Spending
$264,524
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
6
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$68,265, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2023, 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 (9)
  1. $127,579 spent. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) - Mobile Shower Program Provided mobile showers for individuals experiencing homelessness. A total of 37,053 individuals benefitted from the program.
  2. $38,779 spent. City of City of Covina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Employment Program Provided supportive services including, but not limited to job training, resume writing, interview practice, placement, light mental health support,and work ethic coaching to individuals experiencing homelessness. A total of 47 individuals benefitted from the program.
  3. $37,325 spent. HL-Housing Link Provided housing linkage , furniture, rent for seniors experiencing homelessness. A total of 25 individuals benefitted from this program.
  4. $7,628 spent. Augmented Winter Shelter Program Provided blankets and suitable winter clothing to homeless indivivuals during the winter period.
  5. $2,104 spent. San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) - Mobile Shower Program The provided mobile showers for individuals experiencing homelessness.
  6. $2,221 spent. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) - Mobile Shower Programhsa The program provided mobile showers for individuals experiencing homelessness.
  7. Augmented Winter Shelter Program 7628. 0. 0.
  8. San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) - Mobile Shower Program 2104. 0. 0.
  9. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) - Mobile Shower Programhsa 2221. 14288. 14288.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2023, 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? Caution.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2023. Organizations that miss three years of returns lose their exemption.

    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 September 2016.

    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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