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Donaldina Cameron House

EIN 94-1618605 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMERON HOUSE EMPOWERS THE SAN FRANCISCO CHINESE COMMUNITY TO BUILD STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE THROUGH HOLISTIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. OUR VISION IS A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE LEARN, HEAL, AND THRIVE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
44
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$129,857, chief financial & operating officer

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN SEVERAL LANGUAGES (ENGLISH, CANTONESE, AND MANDARIN). CASE MANAGEMENT IS OFFERED TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT SERVICES, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, NAVIGATION OF RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING NEEDS, COUNSELING, AND OTHER SERVICES. COUNSELING SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES WHO SEEK HELP WITH ISSUES RELATED TO RELATIONSHIPS, BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, ADJUSTMENT TO LIFE CHANGES, STRESS, TRAUMA, ETC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND COMPUTER AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LITERACY CLASSES. NOT ONLY DO WE SUPPORT CLIENTS INDIVIDUALLY, BUT ALSO IN A GROUP SETTING, SUCH AS OUR BI-MONTHLY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHINESE-SPEAKING CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. WE ARE A REGISTERED HERITAGE SCHOOL, WHICH WE INTEGRATE AND CELEBRATE CHINESE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH FROM GRADES 1-12. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 1ST - 5TH GRADERS DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR HOMEWORK SUPPORT, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND A MAKERSPACE FOR STEAM LEARNING.OUR SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE AND FUN-FILLED ENVIRONMENT FOR 1ST - 8TH GRADERS TO LEARN, EXPLORE, AND ENGAGE IN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, STEAM LESSONS, FIELD TRIPS, HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EMPOWERS 6TH -12TH GRADE STUDENTS TO GAIN MEANINGFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, AND PREPARE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SPORTS, ARTS, COOKING, STEAM PROJECTS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, YOUTH STRENGTHEN CRITICAL THINKING, COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS WHILE BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND CARING ADULT MENTORS. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE NEEDED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL, LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD.OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH THAT COULD SUPPORT THEM AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR LIVES DURING DIFFERENT STAGES OF GROWING UP SO THAT THEY COULD BUILD BRIGHT AND HEALTHY FUTURES.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 September 2025.

    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 January 1964.

    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.

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