Tonys Place
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We provide youth with safe access to survival resources including food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and laundry services. We affirm and empower LGBTQ+ youth through programming, support groups and activities. We advocate for queer youth we serve by partnering and collaborating with other LGBTQ+ organizations, charities and businesses.
- Income
- $873,924
- Spending
- $811,723
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $108,000, 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 98% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 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 (1)
- $709,930 spent. Tony's Place served 362 unduplicated youth, providing over 6120 meals. The drop-in center was open five days per week, creating consistent access to life-saving resources. Beyond basic services, the center served as a critical engagement point-connecting youth to case management, housing navigation, and healthcare services. For many participants, this program is the first step toward stability. 211 youth engaged in case management services, completing service plans focused on housing, employment, and education outcomes. 84 youth were connected to health services, including counseling, crisis intervention, primary care and psychiatric care. Staff also facilitated 50 wellness activities/workshops, focusing on health, coping skills, self-care, and community building. Tony's Place expanded its Support, Creative, and Empowerment programming to reach more LGBTQ+ youth through initiatives like Craft Your Pride at community sites including Rice University, the launch of a Queer Book/Media Club, and multiple Queer Art Shows where every participating youth sold their artwork. Additional highlights include quarterly Youth Art Markets providing income opportunities, a Youth Homecoming with over 50 attendees, and the Back 2 School with Pride festival, which convened 35 service providers, vendors, and community partners for a one-day, family-friendly event.
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 September 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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