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Tacoma Community House

EIN 91-0570872 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Tacoma Community House creates opportunities for immigrants, refugees and other community members in the Puget Sound regions through comprehensive services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
79
Volunteers
98
Highest pay
$164,582, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $2.2 million spent. REACH Center -The REACH Center serves homeless youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Servies are focused on stabilizing and/or establishing safe and sustainable housing. Programs include: ACT, a street outreach program that assists youth experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness. Services include housing referrals, legal advocacy, LGBTQ2+ community support, shelter resources, clothing, hygiene, and food and mental health referrals.Housing for Success (H4S) places young adults ages 18 to 24 directly into housing. It provides employment, education, and other support services to transition to permanent housing.* 907 Clients Served* 566 ACT Clients* 93 Career Pathways* 52 Housing 4 Success
  2. $966,549 spent. Education -Education Department serves Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students through English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes and Basic Education for Adults (BEdA). Students attend classes for 8-12 hours per week. * 623 Clients Served* 569 Clients enrolled in ELA* 54 Clients enrolled in ABE
  3. $664,637 spent. Immigration Program - Tacoma Community House is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Access Programs and may represent low-income and indigent clients before the Department of Homeland Security. Immigration provided citizenship classes (citizenship application and classes), submitted a variety of applications, petitions, renewals to USCIS, and counseling were offered for a fraction of the cost of an independent attorney. TCH partnered with One America to host citizenship day and offer free legal services tomore than 50 clients in one day.* 1,479 immigration services* 1,123 applications submitted to USCIS* 145 clients became US Citizens* 96 clients enrolled in Citizenship Classes* 122 LPR Adjustment
  4. $645,713 spent. Employment - Employment Services provides free employment services including case management, job placement, job fairs and training services to adults. TCH is a partner with United Way as part of its Center for Strong Families program, supporting clients with financial and employment coaching.*482 Clients Served*147 Center for Strong Families*127 Clients General Employment
  5. $269,814 spent. Client Advocacy -Client Advocacy Services serves victims of crime, primarily undocumented women with children. TCH provides free services and support to individuals harmed by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and many other crimes. TCH pairs victims with caring legal advocates who understand the law and victims rights so that our clients may return to a place of safety, stability, and independence.* 160 Clients Served* 10 Clients received therapy

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 December 1926.

    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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