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Saint Johns Program for Real Change

EIN 68-0132934 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SAINT JOHN'S PROGRAM FOR REAL CHANGE PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO HEAL AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
125
Volunteers
461
Highest pay
$187,225, chief development officer

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 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 (1)
  1. $6.9 million spent. THE MISSION OF SAINT JOHN'S PROGRAM FOR REAL CHANGE IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO HEAL AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY A VISION TO END THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF TRAUMA AND HOMELESSNESS. SAINT JOHN'S PROVIDES SEVERAL IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY: -OPERATING THE LARGEST RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO REGION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, SAINT JOHN'S PROVIDES SERVICES 24 HOURS/DAY, 365 DAYS/YEAR. TO PROMOTE HEALING AND ADDRESS BARRIERS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS SHELTER, MEALS, CHILDCARE, AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, HANDS-ON EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, CAREER EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SERVICES. SAINT JOHN'S PROVIDES THE SUPPORT FAMILIES NEED TO TRANSITION FROM A STATE OF CRISIS TO ONE OF HEALTH, STABILITY, AND WELL-BEING. IN 2024, 291 WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESIDED ON CAMPUS FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS EACH, WITH A TOTAL OF 28,906 SHELTER NIGHTS PROVIDED. -SAINT JOHN'S OPERATES TWO SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, RED DOOR DESSERTS AND PLATES CATERING, TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS.-WOMEN EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, ALONG WITH THEIR ACCOMPANYING CHILDREN, ARE PROVIDED RESPITE SERVICES FOR UP TO 7 DAYS. IN 2024, AN ADDITIONAL 99 WOMEN AND CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN OUR MENTAL HEALTH RESPITE PROGRAM. -UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, SAINT JOHN'S FEMALE CORRECTIONAL REENTRY PROGRAM (FCRP) FOR CURRENTLY INCARCERATED WOMEN OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY REENTRY AND REDUCE RATES OF RECIDIVISM. IN 2024, 107 WOMEN WERE SERVED FOR SOME PORTION OF THE YEAR, WITH 26 GAINING EMPLOYMENT WHILE INCARCERATED.-SAINT JOHN'S HOUSING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION OF ALL GENDERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. BY PROVIDING SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THIS PROGRAM MAKES A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE BY ALLOWING A CLIENT TO SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING OR AVOID HOMELESSNESS BY RETAINING HOUSING. HOMELESSNESS DIVERSION MEETS A CRUCIAL NEED IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION, AND 118 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED HOUSING ASSISTANCE IN 2024. THIS PAST YEAR, SAINT JOHN'S ALSO BEGAN CONTRACTING WITH MANAGED CARE PLANS TO OFFER HOUSING NAVIGATION, HOUSING DEPOSITS, AND HOUSING SUSTAINING SERVICES THROUGH THE MEDI-CAL CALAIM PROGRAM. SAINT JOHN'S ADDRESSES WOMEN-SPECIFIC BARRIERS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY BY HOUSING WOMEN WITH THEIR CHILDREN, PROVIDING NO-COST QUALITY CHILDCARE, ASSISTING WOMEN IN KEEPING OR REGAINING CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN, PROVIDING SAFE HOUSING, AND PROVIDING GENDER-SPECIFIC SERVICES. IN 2024, 72 PERCENT OF RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS IDENTIFIED AS BIPOC (22 PERCENT MIXED RACE/OTHER; 39 PERCENT BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN; 8 PERCENT HISPANIC/LATINX; 1 PERCENT ASIAN; 1 PERCENT AMERICAN INDIAN), AND 28 PERCENT WHITE/CAUCASIAN.CLIENTS FACE COMPLEX, COEXISTING CHALLENGES INCLUDING SUBSTANCE USE, TRAUMA/VIOLENCE, CRIMINAL HISTORY, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND LACK OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, SAINT JOHN'S EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSES BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING STABILITY, AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY FUNCTION IN ALL DOMAINS OF LIFE, AND ALL DIRECT CARE STAFF, INCLUDING CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND WORKFORCE TRAINERS, HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING IN PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES. A UNIQUE ASPECT OF SAINT JOHN'S SERVICE MODEL IS THE ATTENTION PLACED ON MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM PROTECTIVE FACTORS WHILE ADDRESSING GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF TRAUMA AND HOMELESSNESS. OUR WHOLE FAMILY, TWO-GENERATION APPROACH ENSURES CHILDREN ARE CONSISTENTLY SUPPORTED AS THEIR MOTHERS INVEST TREMENDOUS EFFORT IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. IN 2024, SAINT JOHN'S CONTINUED BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF OUR FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMMING BY INTRODUCING A CHILDREN'S CASE MANAGER DEDICATED TO TRACKING ASSESSMENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS, AND REFERRALS FOR SPECIALIZED SERVICES. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH ENSURES THAT EACH CHILD HAS ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. SAINT JOHN'S PROGRAM FOR REAL CHANGE IS MEETING THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY, ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING TOOLS FOR SUCCESS AND A SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO HEAL. WITH A HIGH NEED FOR HOMELESS SERVICES IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION, SAINT JOHN'S IS UNIQUELY SITUATED TO SERVE UNHOUSED FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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

  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 2024.

    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 April 1993.

    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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