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Operation Hope North County Inc

EIN 57-1214920 · Vista, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT OPERATION HOPE-NORTH COUNTY, WE ARE DEDICATED TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER, VITAL RESOURCES, AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, WE HELP OUR RESIDENTS REGAIN STABILITY AND BUILD A PATH TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
32
Volunteers
291
Highest pay
$88,974, director of resource development

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $733,994 spent. SHELTER PROGRAM - THE STEPS TO INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM OFFERS SAFE, TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND SINGLE WOMEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 90-120 DAYS WITHIN A STRUCTURED, TRAUMA-INFORMED ENVIRONMENT. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED PRIVATE FAMILY ROOMS, DAILY MEALS, AND ACCESS TO INTENSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, JOB READINESS TRAINING, PARENTING SUPPORT, BENEFITS NAVIGATION, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO STABILIZE FAMILIES IN CRISIS WHILE EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. EACH YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 50 FAMILIES AND 150 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $75,089 spent. PANTRY OF HOPE AND NEW BEGINNINGS BOUTIQUE - THE PANTRY OF HOPE PROVIDES CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR BOTH SHELTER RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FACING FOOD INSECURITY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THROUGH WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, FAMILIES RECEIVE GROCERIES AND CRITICAL SUPPORT THAT HELP REDUCE FINANCIAL STRAIN, IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND STRENGTHEN OVERALL HOUSEHOLD STABILITY. THE PANTRY ALSO SERVES AS AN IMPORTANT CONNECTION POINT TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE NEW BEGINNINGS BOUTIQUE OFFERS CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, AND SCHOOL AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ITEMS IN A DIGNIFIED, BOUTIQUE-STYLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILIES CAN PERSONALLY SELECT ITEMS THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS. THE BOUTIQUE SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT, SCHOOL, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING, HELPING RESTORE CONFIDENCE, DIGNITY, AND STABILITY DURING CRITICAL TRANSITION PERIODS. TOGETHER, THE PANTRY OF HOPE AND NEW BEGINNINGS BOUTIQUE SERVE MORE THAN 650 FAMILIES ANNUALLY, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND DISTRIBUTING MORE THAN 100,000 POUNDS OF FOOD AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES EACH YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2006.

    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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