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Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing

EIN 77-0242399 · Merced, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$65.0 million
Spending
$59.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
32
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$554,313, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 103% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 September 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. $56.9 million spent. CENTRAL VALLEY COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVES AS MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF VARIOUS AFFORDABLE-HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS. ITS PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ASSET MANAGEMENT, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, CONSULTING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTLY RELATED TO DEVELOPING, PRESERVING, AND OPERATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
  2. THE MISSION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CENTRAL VALLEY COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS TO MANAGE OR DIRECT ENTITIES WHICH ARE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING STABLE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY DEVELOPING, FINANCING, AND OPERATING AFFORDABLE, PROGRAM-ENRICHED HOUSING FOR FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO LACK THE ECONOMIC RESOURCES TO ACCESS QUALITY, SAFE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPPORTING OR FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, FINANCING, OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 September 1994.

    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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