Ronnies House
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mission on Schedule O Part I
- Income
- $230,126
- Spending
- $263,850
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $1,000, board member
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
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $125,084 spent. Transforming LA Implemented the Transforming LA Reentry & Community Support Initiative, a multi-component program providing reentry education, wellness activities, coaching, and resource access for justice-impacted individuals and community members. The program distributed approximately 2,500 community resource guides, provided workshops and/or one-on-one support to approximately 150 individuals, delivered a monthly resource newsletter to approximately 500 recipients, and convened approximately 700 individuals through a ReentryKeys summit and resource fair. Program Name: Transforming LA Reentry & Community Support Initiative: During the reporting year, Ronnies House implemented the Transforming LA Reentry & Community Support Initiative, a comprehensive, multi-component program designed to support justice-impacted individuals, foster youth, nonprofit organizations, and community members by expanding access to reentry services, workforce pathways, mental health supports, and community resources. The Transforming LA initiative consisted of the following integrated components: Reentry Summit and Resource Fair: Ronnies House organized and hosted the 4th Annual Reentry Keys Summit, a two-day convening that brought together representatives from law enforcement, probation departments, government agencies, community-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, funders, and justice-impacted individuals. Summit programming focused on workforce readiness, nonprofit capacity building, systems navigation, and cross-sector collaboration, with more than 250 individuals participating in summit sessions. In conjunction with the summit, a community resource fair featuring more than 20 vendors provided access to trade schools, vocational training programs, expungement and legal assistance, employment resources, and nonprofit and government services. Approximately 500 individuals attended the resource fair. Wellness Wednesdays: As part of Transforming LA, Ronnie's House hosted recurring Wellness Wednesday community support sessions serving approximately 100 participants. These gatherings provided group connectivity, peer support, mental health resource education, and access to community-based services. Reentry Coaching and Workshops: Over a twelve-month period, the initiative provided reentry coaching and workshops to approximately 150 individuals, including justice-impacted individuals and foster youth. Programming focused on employment readiness, career and trade pathways, education access, mental health support, and connections to workforce and community resources. Digital Resource Platform and Outreach: Ronnies House continued to provide free membership to individuals to access www.ReentryKeys.com, a digital resource platform created under the Transforming LA initiative to connect justice-impacted individuals with nonprofit and public-sector reentry services. The platform was supported through monthly resource newsletters and social media outreach, increasing awareness of available services and strengthening coordination among community partners. Through these integrated components, the Transforming LA initiative strengthened service coordination, expanded access to reentry and wellness resources, and supported successful community reintegration for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
- $94,059 spent. Level Up program Operated the Level Up Career & Economic Empowerment Initiative, distributing approximately 2,500 community resource guides and providing workshops and individualized coaching to approximately 80 individuals to support career pathway development, mental health awareness, and economic stability. The program also reached over 1,000 individuals through community outreach and resource distribution at public events. Program Name: Level Up Career & Economic Empowerment Initiative During the reporting year, Ronnies House implemented the Level Up Career & Economic Empowerment Cohort, an integrated education, workforce development, and economic mobility program designed to support justice-impacted individuals and underserved community members in pursuing employment, education, trade training, and entrepreneurship. The program delivered a coordinated series of workshops and learning sessions covering multiple skill-building areas, including: Artificial intelligence and digital literacy Business setup and entrepreneurship fundamentals Financial literacy and budgeting Mental health awareness and emotional literacy Career readiness and workforce navigation Workshops were interdisciplinary in design and included guest speakers and subject-matter experts from workforce development, entrepreneurship, education, mental health, and technology fields. Through the Level Up initiative, Ronnies House provided coaching and workshop participation to approximately 60 individuals. Participants received individualized and group-based support to identify and pursue next-step pathways aligned with their goals. As a result of program participation, approximately 75% individuals were connected to employment opportunities, trade school or college enrollment, or received support in launching or advancing a small business. The program also emphasized collaboration and broad access to services. Ronnies House developed and distributed a community resource guide featuring more than 100 nonprofit and community-based partner organizations, reflecting the organization's commitment to collaboration and ecosystem-level support. Approximately 2,500 copies of the guide were distributed through outreach activities along with resources and on site support to attendees to community events. We attended and set up a booth at the following community based events. The Thrive Los Angeles County Summit, engaging approximately 1,000 individuals at the organization's booth; A Father's Day community event hosted in partnership with Amity Foundation, reaching over 400 individuals; and A South Los Angeles community resource fair, reaching more than 500 individuals. Resources were also promoted through online engagement and community-embedded outreach, including digital distribution, newsletters, social media, and participation in community networks. Through the Level Up initiative, Ronnies House increased access to workforce, education, and entrepreneurship resources; strengthened nonprofit collaboration; and supported economic mobility and personal empowerment for underserved populations.
- $316 spent. Program Name: Inside-Out Reentry Resource & Pre-Release Support Initiative (Chino Prison): During the reporting year, Ronnies House conducted the Inside-Out Reentry Resource & Pre-Release Support Initiative, designed to provide justice-impacted individuals with access to essential reentry information and resources prior to release from incarceration. The organization participated in the Chino Prison Resource Fair, where approximately 1,000 reentry resource guides, along with journals, snacks, and essential materials, were distributed to incarcerated individuals preparing for release. Staff and volunteers met directly with participants to discuss reentry planning, available opportunities upon release, and pathways to housing, employment, education, and supportive services. The initiative emphasized early access to information and planning, helping reduce barriers upon release and strengthening continuity between correctional institutions and community-based services.
- Program Name: Public Policy Education & Fair Chance Hiring Advocacy During the reporting year, Ronnies House engaged in public policy education and community advocacy focused on advancing Fair Chance hiring practices and inclusive employment opportunities for justice-impacted individuals in Long Beach, California. The organization collaborated with the Long Beach Human Rights and Equity Commission on a year-long initiative examining barriers to employment faced by justice-impacted individuals. Activities included policy research, participation in working groups, stakeholder engagement, and community education. This initiative culminated in policy recommendations presented to Long Beach City Council. All activities were conducted in a nonpartisan manner and supported through general operating capacity and volunteer leadership. Program Name: Feed It and Cloth It Forward Operated the Feed It and Cloth It Forward program, providing food and clothing assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and economic hardship, including justice-impacted individuals and program participants, through direct distribution supported by in-kind donations, community contributions, and general operating funds.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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