Neighborhood House Community Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF A DIVERSE, RESPONSIBLE AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY
- Income
- $511,533
- Spending
- $471,263
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 46%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 250
- Highest pay
- $50,927, executive dir.
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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $144,383 spent. ADULT SERVICES-NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES YEAR ROUND FOR THE COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, MENTORING, AND ENRICHMENT FOR ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHS, OLDER ADULT WELLNESS AND ENRICHMENT, COMMUNITY EVENTS, MEAL NIGHTS, YOGA CLASSES, LANGUAGE CLASSES, AND SPEAKER SERIES. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE'S ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE A FOOD PANTRY, MONTHLY MEALS, TRANSORTATION ASSISTANCE, COMPUTER LAB, AND SEASONAL DRIVES. EACH YEAR OVER 2,000 PEOPLE PARTICPATE.
- $144,383 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS-YEAR ROUND YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0 THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OFFERS DAILY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING, MENTORING, SUMMER CAMPS, TODDLER PROGRAMS, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ENRICHMENT, GAMES, ART, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. 80% OF PARTICIPANTS COME FROM LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR.
- $72,192 spent. FACILITY USE-NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES AS A COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE FOR OVER 35 COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS EACH YEAR. THE CENTER OFFERS VARIOUS MEETING ROOMS AND A GYM SPACE TO THE PUBLIC FOR NOMINAL FEES TO HELP OFFSET COSTS. EACH YEAR OVER 3,000 PEOPLE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FACILITY
- $23,600 spent. The Purpose Grown Project-a farmer-led initiative where local farms grow local produce to share directly with low-income families, affordable housing residents, and food pantries. Farmers grow food and project staff coordinate distribution and connection to those who receive the food.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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