Community Homeless Solutions
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To lead in ending the cycle of homelessness or violence by providing safe housing, compassionate support, and opportunities for self-sufficiency through outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing and supporting services.
- Income
- $6.5 million
- Spending
- $6.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- -1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 71%
- Employees
- 105
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $193,252, executive dir.
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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 42% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $1.8 million spent. The Chinatown Navigation Center/Sprung Shelter is located in Salinas, CA. The center opened in December 2020 and is operated in partnership with the City of Salinas. The Chinatown Navigation Center is a bridge housing program for homeless adults in the Chinatown community. The Sprung Shelter has the ability to house a total of 50 guests in a dorm-style congregate facility. Guests are provided with three meals daily in collaboration with local churches & non-profit organizations. Guests are provided temporary housing and a locker while participating in the program. Guests have access to the restrooms, showers, hygiene products and a laundry facility on site. Services provided to clients include:Case managementHousing navigationAdvocacyReferral and linkage to additional service groupsDaily mealsTransportation to/from housing appointmentsBehavioral health & substance use disorder servicesCommunity shower & restroomEmployment development
- $1.8 million spent. Community Homeless Solutions operates two emergency DV (Domestic Violence) shelters at confidential locations in the cities of Marina and Salinas. Our shelters serve single women, women with children, and men who are victims of domestic violence (homeless people are also served when there is availability).16 beds are available at the Hamilton House in Marina while the Natividad Shelter in Salinas provides 32 beds. Both shelters operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Stays at both shelters range from 30 to 90 days. A domestic violence/crisis hot line is maintained by shelter staff who respond to emergency calls 24 hours per day.The shelters offer comprehensive services to assist survivors/victims on their path towards self-sufficiency and becoming empowered to move forward from the immediate crises in their lives. Our trained bilingual program manager and domestic violence advocates provide assistance in overcoming the physical and emotional trauma they have endured in order to regain and maintain long term safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. The Natividad and Hamilton DV shelters always prioritize the safety and comfort of all guests. Additionally, both shelters provide the following support and services:AdvocacyCrisis interventionSafety planningGuest referrals to local agencies and other relevant servicesSocial services assistanceLegal advocacyEmotional support and information during criminal justice proceduresCo-attendance with guests to court and police/prosecutor interviews if requestedCounseling for adults and children helping to break the cycle of violence through the provision of trauma informed servicesPrevention educationCase management and navigation assistanceEmployment assistanceFinancial coachingLife skills developmentToiletries and clothingNutritional foodTransportationArt therapyInterpreter services
- $808,347 spent. Community Homeless Solutions Wellness Program aims to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents, often through mental health services. These programs may include mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, job training, and educational initiatives.
- $607,071 spent. The Central Coast Respite Center (CCRC) is located in Seaside, CA. It opened in July 2016 and is operated in partnership with the three major hospitals in Monterey County - Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), Natividad Medical Center (NMC), and Salinas Valley Memorial Health care System (SVMHS). The Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) provides funding for patient stays homeless adults discharged from a hospital who need time to rest and recuperate. The shelter is staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and is technically a non-medical facility, although a practicing physician provides clinical oversight. Participants work with the CCRC team to establish goals for respite center discharge. Referring hospitals as well as the CCRC team decide how long participants will stay. Most respite stays are from 2-6 weeks, depending on each participant's health status. Bridge housing is also available to eligible participants in need of additional housing assistance following their CCRC stay. Services include:Case ManagementHousing NavigatorAdvocacyReferral and linkage to additional service groupsThree meals dailyTransportation to/from medical appointments and pharmacies to obtain medicationsRN supportMedical oversight: MDPatient health educationMedication reconciliationBehavioral health & substance use disorder treatmentsInterpreter services
- $422,901 spent. The Home Resource Center (HRC) in San Benito County opened its doors on December 1, 2017. HRC is a year-round, 24/7 homeless shelter serving up to 50 adults each night. The shelter has two large dorm rooms to house men and women separately. Guests are provided with three meals daily in collaboration with local churches & community groups. They are assigned a locker while participating in the program to store their personal items. Guests can access the restrooms, showers, hygiene products, and laundry facility on site. In addition to shelter services, HRC has a team focused on outreach services in the San Benito area in hopes of connecting the homeless with our shelter and its services. Services include:Housing navigationAdvocacyFinancial planning and budgeting assistanceMental health and behavioral servicesEmployment developmentTransportationDaily mealsAlcohol/drug counseling servicesRental AssistanceReferrals and linkage to additional services
- $239,854 spent. The Youth Housing Demonstration Program (YHDP) is dedicated to successfully reintegrating homeless youth back into the community. The goal is to provide transitional housing while providing trauma-informed services and support that build safety and interpersonal/independent living skills that help our youth obtain and remain in permanent housing. YHDP provides access to appropriate health services to improve the quality of life, and also connects participants with educational opportunities to increase their employment and income.The program provides up to 24 months of transitional housing and up to 12 months of follow-up services after the participant leaves our transitional housing. Services offered throughout Monterey County include:Case ManagementHousing NavigationCrisis InterventionAdvocacyReferrals and linkage to additional service groupsEducational & therapeutic groupsFinancial EducationTransportationChildcareVocational & educational assistance
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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