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Venice Community Housing Corporation

EIN 95-4200761 · Venice, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VENICE COMMUNITY HOUSING SUPPORTS AND BUILDS EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY THAT ADVANCES RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

Income
$39.9 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-50.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
76
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$159,220, co-executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 142% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $10.3 million spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING:VCHC CURRENTLY OWNS 346 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN 19 PROPERTIES, OF WHICH 66 UNITS ARE HELD DIRECTLY BY VCHC, AND OPERATES AN ADDITIONAL 28 UNITS OF SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR FAMILIES AND TRANSITION AGED YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. VCHC PROVIDES THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ALL PROPERTIES, AND WORKS TO PRESERVE AND EXPAND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $3.9 million spent. RESIDENT SERVICES:VCHC PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS THAT TENANTS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS NEED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN HOUSING, IMPROVE HEALTH, ENHANCE EDUCATION, AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SERVICES AND RESOURCES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATIONASSISTANCE, AND MANY MORE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS:VCHC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL, JOB TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 18 - 24, INCLUDING AN ON-SITE HIGH SCHOOL. VCHC'S STUDY LOUNGE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC-FOCUSED AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TUTORING, MENTORING, AND RECREATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1993.

    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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