The Shade Tree Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SHADE TREE, INC. (ORGANIZATION), A NEVADA NONPROFIT CORPORATION, PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS AND OFFERS LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES PROMOTING STABILITY, DIGNITY, AND SELF RELIANCE. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED IN NORTH LAS VEGAS AND GENERALLY PROVIDES SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED FROM THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY OF THE GREATER LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN AREA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ON-SITE SHELTER FOR THE PETS OF THE RESIDENTS IN A SEPARATE BUILDING SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THEIR COMFORT AND CARE. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES THE MAJORITY OF ITS REVENUE FROM INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONORS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA AND FROM FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH GOVERNMENT GRANTS.
- Income
- $2.5 million
- Spending
- $3.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- -0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 157
- Highest pay
- $159,596, president &
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
Weak: 45 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 47% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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
Good: 85 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.6 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM: THE SHADE TREE (TST), A 24/7 FACILITY, SHELTERS HOMELESS AND ABUSED WOMEN, THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR PETS, PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, LAUNDRY, SHOWERS, RESTROOMS, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS SO THAT THEY CAN DO WHAT'S NECESSARY TO REGAIN STABILITY AND HOUSING. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 34 DAYS, AND THE MAXIMUM IS 90 DAYS IN ANY GIVEN YEAR. SURVIVOR SERVICES: BETWEEN 25% - 40% OF WOMEN STAYING AT TST ARE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, STREET CRIME OR ELDER ABUSE. TST EMPLOYS CASE MANAGERS WITH SPECIALTY TRAINING IN PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE IN HELPING RESIDENTS NAVIGATE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE TO CREATE A SAFETY PLAN, TO OBTAIN PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND VICTIM'S COMPENSATION, TO OBTAIN OR REPLACE PICTURE IDENTIFICATION AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, ON-SITE MEDICAL CLINIC, ON-SITE GROUP COUNSELING AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO PARTNER AGENCIES FOR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING. CASE MANAGEMENT & WRAP-AROUND SERVICES: TST ALSO PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUES THAT RESULTED IN HOMELESSNESS, CREATE A PLAN TO RETURN TO HOUSING AND REMOVE ANY BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING THAT PLAN. SERVICES OFFERED ON-SITE INCLUDE: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, JOB READINESS SUPPORT, CLOTHING BOUTIQUE, PARENTING CLASSES, COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS AND PRINTERS, A MEDICAL CLINIC STAFFED BY A CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND VOLUNTEER DOCTORS/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, ASSISTANCE TO COMPLETE APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, HEALTH CARE, CHILD SUPPORT OR OTHER RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH MANY ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION OR OBTAINING PROPER PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. WHILE A MAJORITY OF THE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TARGET THE WOMEN/ADULTS, THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS IN THE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CENTER FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM: THE SHADE TREE (TST), A 24/7 FACILITY, SHELTERS HOMELESS AND ABUSED WOMEN, THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR PETS, PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, LAUNDRY, SHOWERS, RESTROOMS, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS SO THAT THEY CAN DO WHAT'S NECESSARY TO REGAIN STABILITY AND HOUSING. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 34 DAYS, AND THE MAXIMUM IS 90 DAYS IN ANY GIVEN YEAR. SURVIVOR SERVICES: BETWEEN 25% - 40% OF WOMEN STAYING AT TST ARE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, STREET CRIME OR ELDER ABUSE. TST EMPLOYS CASE MANAGERS WITH SPECIALTY TRAINING IN PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE IN HELPING RESIDENTS NAVIGATE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE TO CREATE A SAFETY PLAN, TO OBTAIN PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND VICTIM'S COMPENSATION, TO OBTAIN OR REPLACE PICTURE IDENTIFICATION AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, ON-SITE MEDICAL CLINIC, ON-SITE GROUP COUNSELING AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO PARTNER AGENCIES FOR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING. CASE MANAGEMENT & WRAP-AROUND SERVICES: TST ALSO PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUES THAT RESULTED IN HOMELESSNESS, CREATE A PLAN TO RETURN TO HOUSING AND REMOVE ANY BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING THAT PLAN. SERVICES OFFERED ON-SITE INCLUDE: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, JOB READINESS SUPPORT, CLOTHING BOUTIQUE, PARENTING CLASSES, COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS AND PRINTERS, A MEDICAL CLINIC STAFFED BY A CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND VOLUNTEER DOCTORS/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, ASSISTANCE TO COMPLETE APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, HEALTH CARE, CHILD SUPPORT OR OTHER RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH MANY ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION OR OBTAINING PROPER PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. WHILE A MAJORITY OF THE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TARGET THE WOMEN/ADULTS, THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS IN THE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CENTER FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN.
- $68,166 spent. STALLMAN TOURO CLINIC: VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND OTHER MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE CARE FOR THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN STAYING AT THE SHELTER. MOST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS WOULD NOT LEAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE BUILDING TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE AND THE FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY ARE IN NEED OF WELL BABY CHECK-UPS AND WOMEN'S HEALTH SCREENINGS TO IDENTIFY AND PREVENT SERIOUS MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.
- $162,704 spent. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CENTER (CAC): A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM ADDRESSING MULTIPLE ISSUES FACED BY HOMELESS AND ABUSED CHILDREN. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A LITERACY/READING PROGRAM, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ART SESSIONS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES. ANNUALLY MORE THAN 1,000 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THIS CENTER. THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE CHILDREN IS 7 YEARS, BUT THERE ARE ONE DAY OLD BABIES THAT MAKE THIS THEIR FIRST HOME AND TEENAGERS THAT GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL WHILE STAYING IN THE SHELTER.
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
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 June 2025.
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 1991.
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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