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Peacemakers Love Foundation

EIN 47-4757475 · Citrus Hts, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PEACEMAKERS LOVE FOUNDATION GOOD CAUSE SACRAMENTO (PLFGCS) PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED, PEER-LED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WORKFORCE READINESS SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT, ADDICTION RECOVERY, OR OTHER DESTABILIZING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES LONG-TERM STABILITY BY OFFERING SAFE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND STRUCTURED PEER SUPPORT THAT ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS IN REINTEGRATING INTO THE COMMUNITY AS STABLE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.

Income
$353,948
Spending
$281,584
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
24

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 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $178,066 spent. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SERVICES - PLFGCS OPERATES A STRUCTURED, SOBER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR MEN AGES 18 AND OLDER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING, DAILY ROUTINES, AND PEER ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS EXITING HOMELESSNESS, INCARCERATION, OR TREATMENT PROGRAMS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ONSITE MENTORSHIP, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT IN OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION AND BENEFITS, AND GUIDANCE IN MEETING PROBATION, COURT, MEDICAL, AND BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES HOUSEHOLD RESPONSIBILITY, CONSISTENT ROUTINES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF STABILITY NECESSARY FOR LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE. DURING THE TAX YEAR, PLFGCS PROVIDED HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SERVICES TO 788 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $71,603 spent. WORKFORCE READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT - PLFGCS PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND JOB-PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PARTICIPANTS SEEKING TO REENTER THE WORKFORCE. SERVICES INCLUDE JOB SEARCH SUPPORT, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS COACHING, AND TRANSPORTATION TO INTERVIEWS AND JOB SITES. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO CREATE HIRING PATHWAYS FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED AND UNHOUSED ADULTS AND PROVIDES EDUCATION ON INCENTIVES SUCH AS THE WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC) AND THE FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM. ONGOING COACHING IS OFFERED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND ADDRESS WORKPLACE CHALLENGES.
  3. LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND PEER-LED SUPPORT - PLFGCS DELIVERS TRAUMA-INFORMED, PEER-LED SUPPORT DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS BUILD THE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP, GROUP ACCOUNTABILITY MEETINGS, CONFLICT-RESOLUTION COACHING, FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION, TIME-MANAGEMENT TRAINING, AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH, AND SOCIAL-SERVICE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO TREATMENT, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  4. COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND FAMILY RECONNECTION - PLFGCS ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS IN REBUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, RECONNECTING WITH CHILDREN, AND ENGAGING POSITIVELY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPS, AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, FAITH-BASED GROUPS, AND CIVIC PARTNERS. THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE COMMUNITY SAFETY, REDUCE HOMELESSNESS-RELATED IMPACTS, AND STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOOD COHESION.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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