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Inland Empire Community Outreach Center

EIN 83-3268456 · San Bernardino, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To empower underserved individuals and families by providing transitional housing, peer support, and reentry services for justice-involved and homeless persons, helping them achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and positive community reintegration.

Income
$320,045
Spending
$76,214
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
57.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 57.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
  1. $47,845 spent. Provided transitional housing and reentry services to justice-involved individuals on probation, including safe housing, meals, peer-support, and life-skills mentoring. In 2024, IECOC housed and supported multiple probation clients at several rental properties, helping participants secure employment and achieve self-sufficiency.
  2. $15,000 spent. Conducted weekly peer-support groups, 12-step meetings, and life-skills classes for probationers and community participants. Services included recovery coaching, mentorship, and referrals to mental-health and employment resources to reduce recidivism and promote self-sufficiency.
  3. $13,368 spent. Operated the ThriftCycle mobile donation and resale program, collecting shoes, clothing, and household goods from the community. Proceeds from resale supported IECOCs transitional housing and peer-support programs while also providing free essentials to low-income families.
  4. Part I, Line 1 Mission: Inland Empire Community Outreach Center (IECOC) empowers underserved individuals and families by providing transitional housing, peer-support, and reentry services for justice-involved and homeless persons. The organization promotes stability, self-sufficiency, and positive reintegration into the community. Part III, Lines 4a4c Program Service Accomplishments: 4a Transitional Housing & Probation Reentry Program (Code P85): Provided safe housing, meals, and mentoring for probation clients and homeless participants. Services emphasized life-skills development, employment readiness, and case management. In 2024, IECOC maintained several leased and mortgaged properties used for transitional housing. Expenses: $47,845 Grants: $0 Revenue: $227,280 4b Peer-Support & Reentry Services (Code P80): Facilitated weekly 12-step meetings, peer-mentorship, and life-skills workshops for individuals in recovery and reentry. These sessions promoted accountability, emotional wellness, and reduced recidivism. Expenses: $15,000 Grants: $0 Revenue: $0 4c ThriftCycle Community Outreach Program (Code P58): Collected and redistributed clothing, shoes, and household goods through mobile donation drives. Revenue from resale supported housing and peer-support services while providing free essentials to low-income families. Expenses: $13,368 Grants: $0 Revenue: $70,830 4d Other Programs: No additional program services were conducted in 2024 beyond those listed above.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 2019.

    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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