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House of Yahweh

EIN 95-3879208 · Lawndale, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HOUSE OF YAHWEH SOUTH BAY OUTREACH CENTER IS TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
11
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$72,332, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $1.7 million spent. THE FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GROCERIES FOR FAMILIES INCLUDING FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT, DAIRY PRODUCTS, BREAD,BAKERY ITEMS, MEAT, FISH, EGGS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL FOODS. FAMILIES RECIEVE BOXES AND BAGS OF FOOD ONCE EACH WEEK COMMENSURATE WITH THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD. FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED SIX DAYS A WEEK- MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. REVENUE ON LINE 12 INCLUDES $1.5 MILLION OF GIFTS IN KIND FOR FOOD OUTREACH. 12,870 FOOD BOXES, 25,740 FOOD BAGS, AND 6,675 LUNCHES WERE GIVEN TO - 51,864 CLIENTS.
  2. $79,580 spent. CLOTHING OUTREACH PROGRAM: CLOTHING HOUSHOLD ITEMS DONATED TO HOY ARE RESOLD IN ITS THRIFT STORE IN LAWNDALE CALIFORNIA. PROCEEDS FROM THESE SALES ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. HOY'S THRIFT STORE IS THE ENGINE THAT POWERS SEVERAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS - HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, THOSE TRANSITIONING TO PERMANENT HOMES, AND THOSE AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES AND OTHER EXTREME SITUATIONS MAY SELECT ITEMS THEY NEED.
  3. $67,112 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOOD EQUITY FUND, EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM, AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 5K.

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 1983.

    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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