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Coastal Housing Partnership

EIN 77-0155996 · Santa Barbara, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Coastal Housing Partnerships mission is to help Employer Members attract and retain quality employees by offering a variety of housing benefits designed to mitigate the high cost of housing on the South Coast and encourage local homeownership. Having employees live locally enhances economic stability and vitality for everyone in the community. We achieve our mission through leadership, services, education, and guidance.

Income
$236,001
Spending
$361,296
Employees
5
Highest pay
$121,376, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. $237,065 spent. PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES of members TO ASSIST THEM IN ACHIEVING HOME OWNERSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, A RENTAL SEARCH SITE WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE MEMBER EMPLOYEES WITH ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT RESIDENTIAL VACANCIES IN THE LOCAL RENTAL MARKET. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL MAJOR EMPLOYERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS FUNDED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS.
  2. $16,511 spent. HOME BUYING FAIRS HOSTED IN 2023.THESE FAIRS WERE STARTED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS ABOUT HOME BUYING OPPORTUNITIES IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY and VENTURA COUNTY. CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON THE TOPICS OF GOOD CREDIT, DOWN PAYMENTS, BUDGETING, OBTAINING HOME LOANS, AND AFFORDABILITY OF A HOME PURCHASE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 August 1987.

    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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