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Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco Inc

EIN 88-2200155 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco is dedicated to combating the displacement crisis gripping our city by building the power of working-class tenants of color to take on the real estate industry and win housing justice for all. Through organizing and peer-counseling programs, we empower both private-market and subsidized housing tenants to connect with their neighbors and transform their communities while transforming themselves.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
49
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$72,841, executive dir.

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 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. $1.6 million spent. The Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco (HRCSF) provides tenant counseling and education services to support housing stability for renters across the city. Each year, we assist thousands of tenants in multiple languages, offering information about tenant rights and helping individuals navigate issues such as rent increases, eviction notices, repairs and habitability concerns, harassment, and language access. Through one-on-one counseling and community education, we help tenants better understand their rights and the resources available to them, supporting safer and more stable housing outcomes.
  2. $1.2 million spent. HRCSF supports tenants in connecting with their neighbors and participating in collective efforts to address shared housing concerns. Through outreach, workshops, and tenant meetings, we provide education on tenant rights and support tenants in engaging with landlords and relevant agencies. Our work includes supporting residents in subsidized housing, coordinating tenant networks across neighborhoods, and engaging communities experiencing high levels of housing instability. Throughout, we prioritize culturally responsive outreach and multilingual access to ensure services reach communities most impacted by displacement pressures. Through these combined efforts, tenants are able to resolve housing issues, secure needed repairs, and achieve improved housing conditions.
  3. $277,610 spent. The San Francisco Anti Displacement Coalition (SFADC) program is a coalition of approximately two dozen tenant-serving organizations and allies working to address eviction, rent increases, and displacement in San Francisco. The program coordinates citywide advocacy campaigns and policy efforts to prevent displacement and promote housing stability, safety, and affordability. SFADC operates a peer-to-peer network of tenant counselors and legal service providers, offering trainings and support to strengthen the quality and consistency of tenant services across the city. The program also develops and distributes multilingual know your rights resources and convenes public events and assemblies to connect tenants, build shared understanding of housing issues, and support coordinated responses to displacement pressures.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 March 2023.

    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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