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EIN 77-0556795 · Santa Barbara, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COUNSELING, EDUCATION, SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME, HOMELESS AND MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$10.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
92
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$213,786, executive director

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 89% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. THE COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER PROGRAM OFFERS CONFIDENTIAL, THERAPEUTIC MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, YOUTH AND FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES. EXPERIENCED MASTERS AND DOCTORAL-LEVEL COUNSELORS SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A MULTITUDE OF ISSUES INCLUDING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, GRIEF, LOSS, TRAUMA, ABUSE, COMPULSIVE BEHAVIORS, SUBSTANCE USE, ANGER MANAGEMENT, ETC., WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING PEOPLE TO LEAD HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
  2. $3.4 million spent. THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM OPERATES FROM A HOUSING FIRST MODEL TO HELP END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS WITHIN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP VETERANS ATTAIN HOUSING STABILITY THROUGH SHORT-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. WE SERVE THOSE IN DANGER OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING, AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS AND NEED ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING PERMANENT, TRADITIONAL HOUSING.
  3. $4.7 million spent. THE SAFE PARKING SHELTER AND RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE OVERNIGHT PARKING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THEIR VEHICLE. WE ALSO OFFER RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES AND OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH THE PROGRAM TO HELP THEM TO TRANSITION BACK INTO STABLE AND PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY MANAGES 163 SPACES IN 26 PARKING LOTS IN THE CITIES OF SANTA BARBARA, GOLETA, AND THE NEIGHBORING UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF SOUTH COUNTY, IN ADDITION TO LOMPOC AND CARPINTERIA.
  4. THE GOAL OF THE LIFE SKILLS PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH IMPORTANT EVERYDAY SKILLS. WORKING THROUGH A NETWORK OF COLLABORATING AGENCIES, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED PEOPLE WITH GREAT POTENTIAL WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. WE TEACH EVERYTHING FROM EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES TO PARENTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING. WE USE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTS BEFORE AND AFTER PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE NOT ONLY LEARNED IMPORTANT SKILLS, BUT ARE APPLYING THEM TO THE PROBLEMS THEY ENCOUNTER EVERYDAY.THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES OFFERED AT JOHNSON COURT AND VERACRUZ VILLAGE, HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS OPERATED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA INCLUDE PROVIDING SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE HOUSING RETENTION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, LIFE SKILLS AND IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS; PROVIDING STRENGTH-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; ENGAGING WITH THE VETERANS AND OTHERS AND MEETING WITH THEM ON A REGULAR BASIS; ASSISTING VETERANS AND OTHERS WITH ABIDING BY THEIR LEASE OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDE AND COORDINATE ON-SITE WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INSTRUCTIONAL, SKILLS-BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES; AND TRIAGING ANY EMERGENT SITUATIONS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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