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Community Support Network

EIN 94-2159583 · Santa Rosa, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Community Support Network helps individuals with complex care needs realize their potential by providing strength-based holistic services.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
99
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$165,000, executive director

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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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 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. $2.8 million spent. Social Rehabilitation Housing Program - provides support and life skills training for our residents, many of whom are taking early steps in independent living in houses supported by the Sonoma County Behavior Health. These small homes are nestled in communities throughout Sonoma County, and are managed by dedicated staff who act as guides for the residents as they make positive life changes. These are their time-tested programs and support services help residents through the structure and allotted time, build independence by addressing educational, health, behavioral health, employment, housing, income and addiction treatment needs. Residents are empowered as individuals, while engaging in a communal atmosphere, and important life skills are learned at weekly group meetings conducted by the Organization's staff.Their board and care homes provide long term housing for men and women who depend on supportive programming for daily living. Designed to help residents address self-care, health, behavioral health and addiction treatment needs alongside personal goals, our board and care homes offer ongoing support and guidance. These homes are located in residential neighborhoods with access to public transportation and shopping. Residents are empowered as individuals while engaging in a communal atmosphere, where house issues are solved together and important life skills are learned at weekly group meetings conducted by the Organization's staff.
  2. $925,252 spent. Housing and Wellness Program includes the Health and Wellness Case Management and the Recovery Housing Program (RHP) which is a transitional program for adults with a minimum of six months stability from substances. A safe and supportive 5-bed home is a place for improving emotional and physical health, while learning positive coping skills on the path to recovery and independence. Each participant enrolls in the program will develop a close working relationship with a Care Manager, that focuses on Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports. Together they will develop both short and long term goals towards developing participant sustainability. Evidence based support groups will be offered in the areas of recovery, social, employment, budgeting, housing navigation, and self-advocacy. Care Managers work with strengths and resources of individual participants to build upon them to sustain independence. Participants attend weekly house meetings, as well as one-on-one's.
  3. $1.3 million spent. Permanent Supportive Housing Program the Organization's permanent supportive homes offer housing to residents who sustain a higher level of independence and who continue to benefit from our supportive programming. Many residents at these homes maintain jobs, schooling, volunteer and/or other commitments. In weekly group meetings facilitated by trained the Organization's staff, residents manage house issues and strengthen personal and interpersonal skills. Tailored one-on-one and group support are ongoing, and there is no pressure or limit on residents' length of stay. Their adult and transitional age youth homes are located in residential communities in Sonoma County, where residents benefit from the mix of independence and communal living.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 November 1972.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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