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Grace City Outreach

EIN 84-4485102 · Yakima, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMP HOPE A SUBSIDIARY OF GRACE CITY OUTREACHIS A LOW-BARRIER EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER IN YAKIMA COUNTY WHERE MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS CAN MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS OF SAFETY, SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND FOOD IN ORDER TO EASILY ACCESS OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES AND START TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
32

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: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $789,258 spent. ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER PROGRAM AND EDUCATION CENTER ALL GUESTS ARE IMMEDIATELY ENROLLED AND PAIRED WITH A STAFF MEMBER OR VOLUNTEER WHO PROVIDES ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND REGULAR ACCOUNTABILITY. A CARE MANAGER MEETS WITH EACH RESIDENT AND HELPS THEM CONNECT WITH VITAL RESOURCES TO OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING, MEDICAL AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, OR OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THE SHELTER MAINTAINS A VOLUNTEER-RUN EDUCATION CENTER WHERE GUESTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS INCLUDING GED PREPARATION, BASIC READING, WRITING, MATH, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, COMPUTER LITERACY, RESUME WRITING, AND JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS.
  2. $120 spent. RESIDENT INTERN PROGRAM- A TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED BY GRACE CITY OUTREACH THAT GIVES THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN HOMELESS OR CURRENTLY HOMELESS A COMBINATION OF CLASSROOM AND ON THE JOB TRAINING IN A LOW-BARRIER HOMELESS SHELTER OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY. INTERNS WILL LEARN HOW TO ASSIST THOSE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES, ADDICTION, AND GAIN GENERAL SOCIAL SERVICE SKILLS.
  3. $10,729 spent. HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM HOT THE TEAM SEEKS OUT AND ENGAGES CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PERSONS AND, FOR THOSE WHO ARE WILLING, PLACES THEM IN EMERGENCY OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LINKED WITH APPROPRIATE SERVICES. THEY ALSO DISTRIBUTE FOOD, BLANKETS, AND DIGNITY BAGS DURING STREET OUTREACH.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2020.

    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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