Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Council for the Homeless

EIN 91-2001828 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, COMPELLING ADVOCACY AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN CLARK COUNTY, WA.

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$8.7 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$138,189, executive di

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

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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. $1.5 million spent. COORDINATED ENTRY - IS A ACCESS POINT FOR ALL PUBLICLY FUNDED EMERGENCY SHELTER, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS IN CLARK COUNTY WA. AT HSC, WE DETERMINE THE BEST FIT PROGRAM FOR SOMEONE'S NEEDS AND CONNECT THEM TO THE PARTNERING AGENCY'S PROGRAM. WE ALSO HELP CONNECT PEOPLE TO OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE THEY MIGHT NEED, SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
  2. $434,377 spent. HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) - THE COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS TAKES THE LEAD IN DATA COLLECTION THROUGH A WEB-ENABLED HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM WHICH LINKS HOMELESS PROGRAMS AND GATHERS LONG-TERM UNDUPLICATED INFORMATION. TO SUPPLEMENT THIS DATA, THE COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS DIRECTS A BIENNIAL ''POINT IN TIME'' SURVEY OF PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK.
  3. $1.9 million spent. DIVERSION : THE COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS STAFF WORKS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS TO REGAIN OR MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING THROUGH COACHING, ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING THE HOUSING MARKET, AND BY CONNECTIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE HOUSING SOLUTIONS CENTER AND THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS.
  4. $1.8 million spent. OTHER : OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW SHELTER (WHO), PROGRAMS PERMANENT HOUSING, COORDINATED OUTREACH, KEYS TO TH EFUTURE, AND EQUITY AND PLANNING. INCLUDING IN THESE PROGRAMS ARE: 1. RENT ASSISTANCE ARE ARREARS AND FUTURE PAYMENTS TO HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE UNSTABLE IN THEIR HOME. 2. MOTEL VOUCHERS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER VIA NIGHTS IN A MOTEL TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING MOTEL NIGHTS DURING SEVERE WEATHER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAW INFORCEMENT AND FOR PEOPLE EXISTING IN THE HOSPITAL 3. DAY 1 FAMILIES FUND 4.WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW SHELTER : PROVIDES SAFE SHELTER DURING WINTER MONTH TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. WHO GUESTS ARE OFFERED A WARM PLACE TO SLEEP, A HOT SHOWER, A MEAL AND THE WELCOME AND WARMTH OF A COMMUNITY WORKING TO ADDRESS THE MOST BASIC OF HUMAN NEEDS.
  5. OTHER : OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW SHELTER (WHO), PROGRAMS PERMANENT HOUSING, COORDINATED OUTREACH, KEYS TO TH EFUTURE, AND EQUITY AND PLANNING. INCLUDING IN THESE PROGRAMS ARE: 1. RENT ASSISTANCE ARE ARREARS AND FUTURE PAYMENTS TO HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE UNSTABLE IN THEIR HOME. 2. MOTEL VOUCHERS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER VIA NIGHTS IN A MOTEL TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING MOTEL NIGHTS DURING SEVERE WEATHER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAW INFORCEMENT AND FOR PEOPLE EXISTING IN THE HOSPITAL 3. DAY 1 FAMILIES FUND 4.WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW SHELTER : PROVIDES SAFE SHELTER DURING WINTER MONTH TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. WHO GUESTS ARE OFFERED A WARM PLACE TO SLEEP, A HOT SHOWER, A MEAL AND THE WELCOME AND WARMTH OF A COMMUNITY WORKING TO ADDRESS THE MOST BASIC OF HUMAN NEEDS.

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 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 March 2000.

    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 November 4, 2026.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.