Kates House Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Mission statement: We provide safe, tranquil and secure shared housing in nice neighborhoods for people in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. We are MAT (medically assisted treatment) accredited homes. Our clients are treated with kindness, respect and support to help with ongoing recovery, employment and family reunification. We welcome people from the justice system as well as anyone with a commitment to recovery. Vision: Frank and Sherri envision a world where every person has a safe place to live and recover. We do not believe people are disposable. The "15 minute and your out" rule does not exist in Kate's House. We find solutions for people.
- Income
- $825,896
- Spending
- $636,017
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 86%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $29,975, director of community development
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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
- $433,818 spent. Housing and occupancy for 225 men and women with substance use disorder in 2024. We added one new home and filled it with veterans with co-occurring disorders. It is handicap accessible.
- Continued to obtain data at entry, 45 days, 90 days and 180 days for all residents for the ARMs program. We are identifying the relationship between quality, monitored recovery housing and outcomes. The paper will be published in 2025 at the end of the study by Dr. Sherri Candelario
- $90,000 spent. Provided free room and board for house managers. Provided weekly meetings to encourage and train house managers on conflict resolution, communication skills and peer support. Housed 250 people over the year, providing room, supplies, utilities, clothing, peer support, transportation, weekly meetings with their counselors. Our house leads provided volunteer support for the following programs: Food support, volunteered for community groups that pack food packages for Thanksgiving and Christmas and packed back packs for underprivileged children.
- $54,500 spent. Other expenses related to housing
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 April 2017.
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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