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Family Promise of the South Bay

EIN 45-2812002 · Torrance, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP FAMILIES SEEKING STABLE HOUSING IN THE SOUTH BAY ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH.

Income
$917,947
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
15
Volunteers
105
Highest pay
$56,113, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (4)
  1. $292,666 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - WITHIN THIS PROGRAM WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS THAT OUR FAMILY SHELTER HAS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE NEEDS INCLUDE UTILITIES AND BASIC NECESSITIES TO FURNISH THE SHELTER. WITHIN THIS PROGRAM WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO HOST FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO BUILD COMMUNITY WITH ONE ANOTHER.
  2. $187,509 spent. LONG BEACH ICMS - LONG BEACH ICMS PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH. FAMILY PROMISE OF LOS ANGELES (FPLA) WAS AWARDED PARTNERSHIP IN THE PROGRAM TO ASSIST RESIDENTS AT RISK OF HOMESLESSNESS, EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR RECENTLY HOMELESS IN OBTAINING HOUSING AND SUSTAIN LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY. ICMS SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR BOTH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND LANDLORDS WORKING WITH THE PROGRAM.
  3. $109,357 spent. SHELTER - OUR SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. DURING THE SHELTER STAY, OUR FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING (FINANCIAL LITERACY, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, PARENTING, AND RENTAL READINESS), AND SUPPORT TO TRANSITION INTO STABLE HOUSING.
  4. $121,089 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE CHILDREN SERVICES, SUMMER KIDS CAMP, PREVENTION, AND STABILIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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