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Rods House

EIN 36-4659738 · Yakima, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROD'S HOUSE BUILDS AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, SUPPORTS THEM IN FEELING RESPECTED AND SECURE IN WHO THEY ARE, EMPOWERS THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AND POSITIVELY CONNECTS THEM TO THE COMMUNITY. ROD'S HOUSE ENVISIONS AN END TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN THE YAKIMA VALLEY. TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS WE WILL ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE YOUNG PEOPLE'S BASIC HUMAN NEEDS ARE MET AND THAT THEY HAVE A SAFE, STABLE HOME; PERMANENT, POSITIVE CONNECTIONS; MEANINGFUL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTHCARE; AND SUPPORTS THAT REINFORCE THEIR INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
96
Volunteers
18

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 June 30, 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. $862,409 spent. THE CONTINUOUS STAY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 13-24 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PARTICIPANTS MAY STAY FOR UP TO 120 DAYS WHILE RECEIVING COMPREHENSIVE AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM BUILD STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. OURSHELTERS OPERATE 24/7 WITH TRAINED STAFF PROVIDING SUPERVISION, GUIDANCE, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT. EACH YOUNG PERSON WORKS CLOSELY WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER TO DEVELOP AND ACHIEVE PERSONALIZED GOALS RELATED TO HOUSING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO A FULL RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (BUDGETING, COOKING,COMMUNICATION, AND SELF-CARE), BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND JOB TRAINING, HOUSING SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT SUCH AS MEALS, CLOTHING, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES.
  2. $223,037 spent. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES STREET-BASED SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, AND EARLY INTERVENTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EXITING SYSTEMS OF CARE. ITS PRIMARY GOAL IS TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY WHILE SUPPORTING THEM IN SECURING SAFE, STABLE, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL RESOURCES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY SYSTEMS OF CARE, THE OUTREACH TEAM COORDINATES COMPREHENSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO ENSURE EACH YOUNG PERSON RECEIVES THE SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND STABILITY.
  3. $208,168 spent. OUR DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL DAILY NEEDS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ALL IN ONE PLACE. YOUTH CAN STOP BY ANYTIME DURING OPEN HOURS TO ENJOY A HOT MEAL, TAKE A SHOWER, DO LAUNDRY, OR PICK UP CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD, AND HYGIENE ITEMS. BEYOND MEETING BASIC NEEDS, OUR STAFF OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND HELP WITH GOAL SETTING, SCHOOL SUPPORT, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. YOUNG PEOPLE CAN ALSO USE OUR COMPUTERS AND PHONES, SET UP A STABLE MAILING ADDRESS, AND CONNECT WITH OUR HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND AGENCY REFERRAL PARTNERS TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM STABILITY.
  4. $193,298 spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (BHS) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS ALL ROD'S HOUSE PROGRAM SITES. THE GOAL OF BHS IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON HAS ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL CARE THAT MEETS THEIR UNIQUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND SKILL-BUILDING, BHS PROMOTES EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND STABILITY FOR YOUTH NAVIGATING HOUSING INSTABILITY. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) ACROSS ALL SERVICES, TEACHING PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION, MINDFULNESS, AND INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS. BHS WORKS IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM TO CREATE A TRAUMA-INFORMED ENVIRONMENT, ENSURING THAT HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PRIORITIZE SAFETY, TRUST, AND EMPOWERMENT. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS FOSTER RESILIENCE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY AND WELL-BEING.THE NIGHT-BY-NIGHT SHELTER OPERATES DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR, FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH, PROVIDING A SAFE AND WARM PLACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 18-24 TO REST. EACH NIGHT, GUESTS HAVE ACCESS TO OVERNIGHT SHELTER, ALONG WITH A HOT DINNER, EVENING SNACKS, AND A HOT BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING. THE SHELTER OFFERS MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO SLEEP IT SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT TO STABILITY. YOUTH ARE CONNECTED TO CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT HELP ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH GUEST TO FACILITATE REFERRALS TO THE CONTINUOUS STAY SHELTER, WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN CONTINUE RECEIVING SUPPORT TOWARD PERMANENT HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2010.

    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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