Quest 4 Success
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) with a mission to improve the economic, mental, and physical health well-being of low- to moderate-income families by providing safe, stable, quality, and affordable housing. Our efforts are centered on the development of affordable housing and providing residents with the tools and information they need to break cycles of poverty and financial instability.
- Income
- $856,146
- Spending
- $879,863
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 1
- Highest pay
- $21,644, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 771% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (1)
- $841,755 spent. During the year Quest 4 Success completed the Powell/Outlet Program that improved the lives of 12 low income tenants by providing $800,000 worth of safe, energy-efficient, affordable housing. These 4 new construction single family, modern homes feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, washer and dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, privacy-fenced backyard, and a 2-car carport parking space. The homes are located in a safe neighborhood, reducing the families exposure to crime and health hazards, while enhancing their physical and mental health, and also walking distance to grocery stores, retail stores, churches, and public transportation, offering these families stability and convenience. Paying rent under 30% of their monthly income enables these under 80%AMI families to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck, allowing them to save, budget effectively, and achieve greater financial stability opening doors to broader opportunities for employment, education, resources, networking, and community involvement. The units are 100% tenant occupied with 20 qualified families on our waitlist, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to secure similar safe and affordable homes. The construction and development of this project generated employment opportunities and invigorated the local economy. By employing 55% HUD Section 3 subcontractors, it provided these low income individuals with access to jobs created through a HUD funded project strengthening our corporations community ties and cohesion. This project represents a significant investment in housing stability in the community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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