Una Vida Esta Vida
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our purpose is to uphold the highest standards in providing a structured and stable housing and to acquire real estate for those recovering from their life difficulties; including addictions, grief, homelessness and/or other issues in a peaceful home. We educate, support and encourage creating healthy routines for sustainable, long term, independent healthy living. Reduce the rate of homelessness in our communities. Services not operated for private gain of any on person. Providing for primarily recovering homeless individuals. Utilizing SB1079 to acquire property to house our target population. We educate, support and encourage creating healthy routines for sustainable, long term, independent healthy living. Reduce the rate of homelessness in our communities. Services not operated for private gain of any on person.
- Income
- $464,152
- Spending
- $167,768
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $14,500, president
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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 190% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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)
- $140,640 spent. Educate individuals with regards to maintaining a structured, routine of health in a stable, peaceful environment. Teaching life skills in order to reduce homelessness. Providing clothing and hygiene items and enforcing regular practices of use, along with resume building, career counseling, etc. Provide education with legal help for family and criminal, helping with reunification of the family unit (children estranged from homeless parents) and legal issues preventing each individual from moving forward in positivity - with the ultimate goal of being a contributing member to society. Advocacy in the form of job referrals, letters of reference for both employment and legal matters, working closely with law enforcement and probation/parole in order to help educate individuals on not repeating past choices resulting in less than favorable lifestyle circumstances. Address homelessness, Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention - address immediate homelessness challenges, focused on moving homeless individuals and families into housing and supporting the efforts of those individuals and families to maintain their housing. Intend to acquire property utilizing SB1079.
- Provide housing to otherwise homeless individuals. Some come directly from the streets, others released from hospitalization, 5150 holds, from jail and/or from prison. Providing homes to a population that otherwise is typically homeless, and by providing beds to these individuals the homeless rate in the County is vastly reduced. In addition, those struggling with addiction are provided with a structured environment by which they can delve in to the underlying issues, whether it be dual diagnosis or trauma; as these are often the leading causes of substance abuse and criminal lifestyles. Our mission and service accomplishments is to not only educate on proper, mature ways of dealing and reacting but also ensuring that these individuals are housed and are not in a vulnerable situation to be continuous offenders, and instead rehabilitated to the point of being able to mentor our youth.
- Ensuring legal compliance and making sure that the homes, environments and services provided are not in vain. Therefore, all participants are subject to random drug testing, having their items searched and ultimately ensuring overall safety of the individuals, the household, the youth and all that come in contact with any individual that is utilizing our services. Also compliance with governmental regulations as we strive to provide the highest level of services in order to truly rehabilitate this population and reduce the overall homeless population while educating and encouraging our youth to learn from other's experiences in order to make healthy decisions and choose productive paths.
- Many individuals have reunited with their families, children and parents, many have got off of parole, probation, utilizing our services, home of safety and structure, community referrals, have learned proper, healthy lifestyle habits, began working and have graduated from living communally to being productive members of society, as was our mission and goal! Furthermore, giving back to the youth by mentoring, we do feel this is very valuable work.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.
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 January 2021.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.