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Labors Community Service Agency

EIN 86-0300832 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE AND DEPENDENT.

Income
$998,763
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
19.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
4
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$117,911, exec dir & 3

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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 (3)
  1. $551,730 spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: LCSA PROVIDED 85 HOUSING UNITS INCLUDING APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES, AND SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCES FOR AFFORDABLE LONG-TERM HOUSING THAT IS SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW MARKET RENT. AFTER REACHING A LEVEL OF STABILITY AFTER HOMELESSNESS, MANY FAMILIES ACCESS PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. FAMILIES MAY CONTINUE TO ACCESS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHEN NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THEIR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. DURING FY 2024-2025, THIS PROGRAM ASSISTED A TOTAL OF 125 ADULTS AND 200 CHILDREN. THESE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS NEEDED INCLUDING FOOD AND CLOTHING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS TO MAINSTREAM AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  2. $79,749 spent. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (ERF): THIS PROGRAM OFFERS VULNERABLE, LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING AN UNFORESEEN CRISIS WITH A ONE-TIME CASH ASSISTANCE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. SITUATIONS SUCH AS EMERGENCY RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL SERVICES, FOOD OR OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. DURING FY 2024-2025, 101 FAMILIES AVERTED CRISIS BY UTILIZING THIS FUND.
  3. $9,150 spent. AFFORDABLE VEHICLE

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 February 1975.

    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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