Homeless Engagement & Lift Partnership
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO HELP RESTORE DIGNITY AND HOPE TO THOSE IN OUR HOMELESS COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AID AND COMFORT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES IN SOME FORM OF HOMELESSNESS. TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND PURPOSE IN THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 4,858
- Highest pay
- $64,713, chairman
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
Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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
0 of 7Reports no 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 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, 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)
- $577,452 spent. HelpSnackz ProgramProgram Description:The HelpSnackz Program provides nutritious snack bags to children experiencing homelessness, displacement, and financial hardship through school partnerships. Each snack bag includes shelf-stable food items and a handwritten message of encouragement from community volunteers. The program operates year-round and distributes snacks directly to partner schools serving high-need student populations.Community Impact (2025):144,000 HelpSnackz distributed in 20251,344,000 total snack bags distributed since program inceptionThe program supports food security, student focus, emotional well-being, and consistent nourishment for children facing instability.Volunteer Involvement:4,000 volunteers18,500 volunteer hours contributedOver 4000 Volunteers gave 16,000 Hours of Volunteerism
- $381,873 spent. Adopt-A-Family & Christmas StoreProgram Description:Adopt-A-Family is a seasonal holiday assistance program serving families referred through school partnerships. Families receive essential household items, clothing, hygiene products, individualized gifts for children and teens, and food boxes. In 2025, the program expanded to include a Christmas Store model, allowing families not matched through direct sponsorship to select gifts for their children.Community Impact (2025):1,257 children, teens, and families served through direct adoption1,331 children and parents served through the Christmas Store2,588 total individuals supportedOver 7,000 gifts wrapped and distributedFood boxes provided to all participating familiesThe program reduces seasonal financial hardship and promotes dignity and stability during the holidays.Volunteer Involvement:652 volunteers3,500 volunteer hours contributed
- $287,791 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: Helping Hungry Families (HHF)Program Description: Helping Hungry Families provides food box assistance throughout the year to families experiencing food insecurity. Distribution occurs through scheduled on-site pick-up and direct delivery for families without reliable transportation.Community Impact (2025):212 families received food box assistanceDistribution provided through pick-up and delivery models The program supports household food stability during periods of hardship.Volunteer Involvement:132 volunteers396 volunteer hours contributed Family Partnership Pathway (Empowering Summit)Program Description: The Empowering Summit is a prevention-focused educational initiative offered both in-person and virtually. The program provides structured workshops on financial literacy, goal setting, stability planning, and long-term self-sufficiency for families receiving services.Community Impact (2025):110 participants attended the in-person summit35 participants attended the virtual summit145 total individuals empoweredThe program promotes crisis prevention by equipping families with practical tools and structured planning resources.Volunteer Involvement:43 volunteers169 volunteer hours contributedFamily Partnership Pathway (Bridge the Gap)Program Description: Bridge the Gap is a crisis-intervention assistance program providing limited, sustainability-based financial support for families facing short-term emergencies. Assistance may include security deposits, utility payments, and essential housing-related expenses. Families must demonstrate sustainability and are screened to ensure support prevents recurring crisis.Community Impact (2025):29 families stabilized through emergency assistanceSupport focused on housing retention and essential utilitiesThe program is structured to promote long-term stability rather than dependency.Volunteer Involvement:15 volunteers75 volunteer hours
- Back-to-School ToolsProgram Description: Impact Back-to-School Tools is an annual community resource event designed to equip children and teens with essential items to begin the school year prepared and confident. Services include distribution of new backpacks, grade-appropriate school supplies, tennis shoes, socks, hygiene items, and makeup kits for teen girls. The event also provides free haircuts and on-site health screenings. A community carnival-style water day creates a positive and welcoming environment for participating families.Community Impact (2025):1,018 children and teens servedAll students received new backpacks and school suppliesTennis shoes, socks, hygiene kits, and teen makeup kits distributedFree haircuts providedVision, glucose, and dental screenings conductedFamilies participated in a carnival water day experience promoting engagement and celebrationThe program reduces educational barriers, promotes school readiness, and supports physical and emotional well-being.Volunteer Involvement:156 volunteers768 volunteer hours contributed
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
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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 August 2015.
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 November 4, 2026.
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