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Haven Services

EIN 45-2573244 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, EMPOWERING THEM WITH NO-COST FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SERVICES THAT BREAK THE CYCLE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP FOR GOOD.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
21
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$138,139, coo

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs.

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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, 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)
  1. FINANCIAL CAPABILITY WORKSHOPS - HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES FINANCIAL CAPABILITY PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A FIVE-PART WORKSHOP SERIES THAT INTRODUCES CLIENTS TO THE FINANCIAL MAINSTREAM. EACH WEEK, FINANCIAL EXPERTS TEACH TOPICS FROM THE FDIC MONAY SMART CURRICULUM, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO HELP ENHANCE FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND EDUCATE LOW-ANDMODERATE-INCOME (LMI) INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES. THE FDIC MONEY SMART CURRICULUM CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:BASIC BUDGETING & SAVINGS, ESTABLISHING AND BUILDING CRDIT, UNDERSTANDING A CREDIT REPORT AND SCORE, THE DO'S & DON'TS OF CREDIT CARD USAGE, INVESTMENT OPTIONS AND IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION AMONG OTHER FINANCIAL SUBJECTS. AT THE END OF THE COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETED ALL FIVE WORKSHOPS RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM THE PROGRAM.ALL PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED FOR ALL SOURCES OF REVENUE.
  2. ONLINE BANKING WORKSHOP: OUR ONLINE BANKING WORKSHOP CALLED READY, SET, BANK! AND ITS SPANISH VERSION, LISTOS, CLIC, ADVANCE! IS TAUGHT BY OUR FINANCIAL INSTRUCTORS WHO USE VISUAL CONTENT (OVER 44 MICRO-VIDEO TUTORIALS: EACH 2-3 MINUTES LONG) TO HELP BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AMONGST LMI INDIVIDUAL/FAMILIES, SENIORS, YOUTH, IMMIGRANTS, ETC. TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING THE WORKSHOP: HOW TO SET UP YOUR ONLINE BANKING, HOW TO MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT, THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE BANKING, ONLINE BANKING SAFETY AND SECURITY AND HOW TO STAY ON TOP OF YOUR MONEY AMONG OTHER TOPICS. THE PROGRAM IS A POWERFUL TOOL IN EDUCATING THOSE WHO ARE NOT TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY TO NAVIGATE ONLINE BANKING THROUGH MOBILE DEVICES AND OTHER COMPUTER PLATFORMS. HAVEN ALSO FACILITATES VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATION) PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES.
  3. FINANCIAL COACHING: HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL COACHING PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF PERSONAL FINANCE AND TO DEVELOP HEALTHY FINANCIAL HABITS. OUR CERTIFIED FINANCIAL COACHES MAIN PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER THEIR CLIENTS TO REACH THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS AND LEARN HOW TO HANDLE THEIR FINANCES RESPONSIBLY. OUR FINANCIAL COACHES TYPICALLY WORK WITH CLIENTS WHO WANT TO SAVE MONEY, CREATE A BUDGET, PAY OFF DEBT, IMPROVE THEIR CREDIT SCORES OR JUST ENHANCE THEIR FINANCIAL LITERACY IN GENERAL.
  4. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PERSONAL/BUSINESS CREDIT COUNSELING, IDENTITY THEFT RECOVERY ASSISTANCE, BANK ACCOUNT ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE AND DEBT RELIEF COUNSELING.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 2024.

    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 July 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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