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Supporting the Taylor House

EIN 46-0748514 · Auburn, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER INDEPENDENCE BY TEACHING ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND OFFERING AFFORDABLE RENTS TO FORMER FOSTER AND AT RISK GIRLS AGES 18-24 AND TO BRIDGE THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD BY EMPOWERING RESIDENTS TO BECOME WELL ROUNDED, SELF SUFFICIENT AND CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS. FOCUS IS ON EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, AND BUDGETING/BANKING.

Income
$428,851
Spending
$314,421
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
26.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
5
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$64,260, executive dir.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    6 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $267,700 spent. THE TAYLOR HOUSE IS A SAFE TRANSITION HOME FOR FORMER FOSTER AND AT-RISK GIRLS AGES 18-24 WHERE THEY CAN COME TO LIVE AND BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS-EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, BUDGETING & BANKING.EMPLOYMENT IS THE FIRST STEP THE TAYLOR HOUSE GIRLS ARE INTRODUCED TO. THIS ALLOWS THE GIRLS TO PAY RENT. EDUCATION-THE TAYLOR HOUSE ASSISTS THE GIRLS WITH A VARIETY OF EDUCATION NEEDS INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL, AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS. TRANSPORTATION-ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH PROCURING DRIVERS' PERMITS, BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING AND LICENSES AS WELL AS OBTAINING RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.HEALTH & WELLNESS-MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING IS AT THE FOUNDATION OF A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THE TAYLOR HOUSE ASSISTS THE GIRLS WITH FINDING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING DOCTORS, DENTISTS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING ONGOING THERAPY.BUDGETING & BANKING-THE TAYLOR HOUSE TEACHES GIRLS HOW TO CREATE A BUDGET, TO SET UP BANK ACCOUNTS, SAVE FOR THEIR FUTURE AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY BILL PAYING.

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 September 2013.

    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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