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Pacifica Resource Center

EIN 81-1496989 · Pacifica, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support the resilience and well-being of families and individuals in Pacifica and along the San Mateo County coast. In 2024-2025, PRC assisted one in five Pacifica families, stabilizing and fostering a healthy community.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
24
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$210,843, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (6)
  1. $1.3 million spent. In fiscal year 2024-2025, PRC assisted one in five Pacifica families, supporting the well-being and resilience of its community.Grocery Programs: Groceries are a core basic need and a major expense for everyone. Through PRCs onsite pantry, at offsite grocery distributions, and by delivery, PRC provided groceries to benefit over 174,000 Pacifica children, adults, and seniors, including Thanksgiving assistance, helping the families PRC serves to feed their families and increase food security.
  2. $951,732 spent. Homeless Programs: PRC is the point of entry for homeless services in Pacifica with the ultimate goal of helping unhoused individuals and families return to housing. Last year, PRC provided street outreach and engagement to 577 unhoused individuals and families in Pacifica and along the San Mateo County coast through Pescadero as part of PRC Unhoused on the Coast (UC) Outreach. Of those served, 22% returned to permanent (23) or temporary (108) housing, including the Pacifica Safe Parking Permit (PSPP) program that launched in June 2022. PRC also provided 684 showers to unhoused Pacificans, helping them prepare for work, job interviews and housing search.
  3. $163,154 spent. Critical Family Needs: As part of providing a safe place to problem solve with families and individuals for solutions and opportunities that work for them, PRC provided baby formula, diapers, and wipes for 207 babies and their families; bus tickets, taxi vouchers, car repairs, and help with registration and insurance for 284 Pacificans to help them get to and from work, school, and medical appointments; clothing for 154 Pacificans to help them get and stay prepared for work or school; and, access to a computer, printer, fax, and phone, as well as information and referrals, for anyone who needed it.
  4. $135,962 spent. Economic Security Program: PRC incorporates financial coaching throughout all of its services, exploring creative ways to help the families PRC serves to meet their needs. Through its Earn It Keep It Save It tax services, PRC prepared taxes for 250 households, generating over $361,000 in refunds and saving taxpayers nearly $65,000 in tax preparation fees. In addition, 14% of taxpayers with a refund saved a portion of their returns in an interest-bearing account to begin and extend their savings. PRC also helped prepare 216 Pacifica youth for school with backpacks and gift cards for school supplies and provided holiday joy to 243 children from 115 families, helping families increase their budget for other expenses by covering these costs.
  5. $108,769 spent. Housing Assistance: Housing is key to the stability of all families and individuals PRC serves. Last year, PRC helped 223 Pacificans access over $280,000 in emergency financial assistance for past due rent, mortgage, deposit, and utility assistance so that they can stay housed and prevent them from becoming homeless.
  6. $81,577 spent. Fiscal Sponsorship. During the fiscal year, a project to provide outreach services to communicate Peninsula Clean Energys key messages to Coastside Farmers Market's audience began.

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 November 6, 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 April 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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