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Measure of Hearts Foundation

EIN 86-1870388 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 49% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM, IMPROVE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND RECLAIM THEIR PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$669,049
Spending
$719,227
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
10
Highest pay
$60,524, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    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, 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. $353,918 spent. MEASURE OF HEARTS FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THROUGH A WHOLE-PERSON, CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH, THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES KEY SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, INCLUDING HOUSING INSTABILITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD INSECURITY, AND LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE.
  2. MEASURE OF HEARTS FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING MARGINALIZED AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THROUGH INTERIM HOUSING, REENTRY SUPPORT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, WE PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT THAT ADDRESSES IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE PROMOTING LONG-TERM STABILITY.
  3. MEASURE OF HEARTS FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING MARGINALIZED AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THROUGH INTERIM HOUSING, REENTRY SUPPORT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, WE PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT THAT ADDRESSES IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE PROMOTING LONG-TERM STABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 July 2021.

    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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