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Su Casa - Ending Domestic Violence

EIN 95-3495175 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SU CASA'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO LIVE FREE FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE AND BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITIES TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TRANSFORM VICTIMS INTO SURVIVORS, HELPING THEM ESCAPE THE BONDS OF ABUSE AND ESTABLISH HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT LIVES. THEIR APPROACH IS COMPASSIONATE, CLIENT-FOCUSED, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, AND DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS WHEREVER THEY ARE IN THEIR HEALING PROCESS, EMPOWERING THEM TO ACQUIRE SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
32
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$174,182, 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

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $938,977 spent. SU CASA'S EMERGENCY SHELTER IS A 22 BED CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY (ACCOMMODATING SIX TO EIGHT FAMILIES) THAT PROVIDES LOW INCOME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH UP TO 45 DAYS OF SAFE HOUSING, FOOD AND CLOTHING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES ADVOCACY, AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES TO HELP THEM ESTABLISH INDEPENDENCE AND SAFETY. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER ALSO OPERATES A 24-HOUR HOTLINE PROVIDING IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY ASSESSMENTS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES REFERRALS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, APPROXIMATELY 115 SURVIVORS (INCLUDING 38 ADULTS AND 77 CHILDREN) RECEIVED 3,480 BED NIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND APPROXIMATELY 1,996 CALLS TO THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE WERE ANSWERED.
  2. $325,251 spent. SU CASA'S TRANSITIONAL SHELTER IS A 24 BED, 4 UNIT FACILITY PROVIDING UP TO 24 MONTHS OF CONTINUED HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SHELTER RESIDENCY TO HELP CLIENTS MAINTAIN THEIR SAFETY AND ESTABLISH LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE ACHIEVING GOALS INCLUDING EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND PERMANENT HOUSING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, APPROXIMATELY 49 SURVIVORS (INCLUDING 14 ADULTS AND 35 CHILDREN) RECEIVED 7,670 BED NIGHTS OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
  3. $582,647 spent. SU CASA'S HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS TO LOCATE AND SECURE STABLE AND AFFORDABLE LONG-TERM HOUSING THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS THAT DETERMINES HOUSING NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, IDENTIFIES HOUSING OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, WORKS WITH LANDLORDS, AND FACILITATES PLACEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP CLIENTS MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING INCLUDING RENT DEPOSITS, FURNISHINGS, RELOCATION, UTILITIES, AND OTHER HOUSING-RELATED EXPENSES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, APPROXIMATELY 52 FAMILIES RESIDING AT OUR EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS RECEIVED HOUSING FIRST SERVICES.
  4. $80,564 spent. SU CASA'S WALK-IN RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS INFORMATION REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT IN NEED OF SHELTER. THE CENTER IS LOCATED AT SU CASA'S HEADQUARTERS IN LONG BEACH AND IS OPEN DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. SU CASA ALSO MAINTAINS A COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT CONDUCTS PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS TO CREATE AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES AND PROMOTES PREVENTION TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY SAFETY AND STOP ABUSE BEFORE IT BEGINS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, THE WALK-IN RESOURCE CENTER ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 150 INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY 115 EVENTS REACHING APPROXIMATELY 6,562 PEOPLE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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