Interfaith Community Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.
- Income
- $28.1 million
- Spending
- $33.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 51%
- Employees
- 365
- Volunteers
- 1,870
- Highest pay
- $290,831, ceo
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: 46 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 2515 of 15 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 (4)
- $6.1 million spent. Housing and Shelter - Interfaith Community Services(ICS) provides emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing to homeless, senior, and mentally ill women and men. ICS provides transitional and low-income housing to families and veterans. These programs include case management, screening and referrals for other programs and services. ICS provides rapid rehousing and homeless prevention assistance to families and veterans.
- $4.7 million spent. Self Sufficiency and Supportive Services - ICS provides low income and unemployed individuals and families emergency food, basic employment services, legal assistance, free tax preparation, financial literacy training, rental assistance, utilities assistance, transportation assistance and referrals for other services. ICS supplies daily breakfast and lunch, showering, laundry facilities, and mail receipt for the homeless. ICS also provides seniors with hot lunches, friendly visits and minor home repairs.
- $10.7 million spent. Recovery and Wellness - ICS provides residential, outpatient, and interim housing for homeless or low-income individuals suffering from substance use disorders. ICS also provides recuperative care services for recently released hospitalized veterans and homeless individuals.
- $5.6 million spent. Other Program Services - ICS provides employment training, job preparedness, job search, and case management to unemployed or underemployed veterans and other individuals. ICS administers programs connecting employers with laborers for short-term and permanent employment. ICS also provides high-risk youth with mentorship, tutoring, and on the job training opportunities. ICS also provides homeless outreach services with local law enforcement agencies.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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