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Crisis Intervention Services

EIN 94-2985554 · Incline Vlg, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We connect and empower our community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
63
Volunteers
104
Highest pay
$156,248, 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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    9 of 9 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES- SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, A 24-HOUR COMMUNITY HELPLINE, SAFE HOUSING, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ABUSE. ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER VICTIMS IN RECLAIMING THEIR RIGHTS AND TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEED ON THE ROAD TO SAFETY AND RECOVERY.
  2. $1.4 million spent. HUNGER RELIEF - SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE PROVIDES WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT NORTH LAKE TAHOE-TRUCKEE. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD BAGS COMPRISED OF ESSENTIAL FOOD GROUPS INCLUDING FRESH SEASONAL VEGETABLES, FRUIT, WHOLE GRAINS, DAIRY, AND MEAT.THIS PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDING OUR OWN COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS-- FAMILY SUPPORT, LEGAL SUPPORT, AND VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL GROCERY STORES, SEASONAL GARDENS & GROWERS, AND FOOD BANKS, SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE HELPS REDUCE FOOD WASTE BY RE-DISTRIBUTING RESCUED FOOD BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE ENGAGES FAMILES, INDIVIDUALS, CLASSROOMS, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES THROUGH EDUCATION AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING. WE CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE HELP THEY NEED AND EMPOWER THEM TO BE AT THE CENTER OF THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS BY PROMOTING THEIR INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION.THE PROMOTORAS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND EDUCATION AROUND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, PARENTING, AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT.PROMOTORAS ARE ADVOCATES, EDUCATORS, MENTORS, COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKERS, AND ROLE MODELS.THE AGENCY'S PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTH LAKE TAHOE AND TRUCKEE. WE ALSO HOLD ONGOING DISCUSSION FORUMS AND FACILITATE PROJECTS ABOUT VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
  4. $951,212 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE PROVIDES ADVOCACY, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CONNECT AND THRIVE. WE EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT WITH GOVERNMENT BENEFITS , HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE TOOLS SUCH AS FINANCIAL COACHING, TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND PROMOTE SUCCESS AND SAFETY INTO THE FUTURE.
  5. $705,851 spent. LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES- SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TO HELP RESOLVE MANY LEGAL ISSUES COMMUNITYMEMBERS FACE. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LEGAL MATTERS INVOLVING FAMILY LAW, EMPLOYMENT LAW, SMALL CLAIMS, IMMIGRATION, AND MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND AND RECLAIM THEIR RIGHTS.

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 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 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 March 1986.

    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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