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North Valley Caring Services

EIN 95-4444561 · North Hills, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS TO BUILD A VISION OF THEIR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE AND TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN SOLVING LOCAL PROBLEMS.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$8.8 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
50
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$79,951, 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $2.7 million spent. FOOD INSECURITY: NVCS COMBATS FOOD INSECURITY BY DISTRIBUTING WEEKLY GROCERIES TO OVER 219,000 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, SENIORS, VETERANS, AND INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY THROUGH OUR DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD PANTRY-EACH RECEIVING APPROXIMATELY $200 WORTH OF NUTRITIOUS, HIGH-QUALITY FOOD. WE ALSO OPERATE A WALK-UP PANTRY FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR LACKING ACCESS TO REFRIGERATION OR COOKING FACILITIES, OFFERING READY-TO-EAT MEALS, FRESH PRODUCE, PROTEIN DRINKS, AND SNACKS. OUR FOOD INSECURITY RESPONSE EXTENDS BEYOND DIRECT DISTRIBUTION: WE CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH LOCAL FOOD BANKS, NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, AND LONG-TERM RESOURCES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. BY PRIORITIZING DIGNITY, HEALTH, AND ACCESSIBILITY, NVCS DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE FOOD SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS BOTH IMMEDIATE HUNGER AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO FOOD SECURITY.
  2. $3.7 million spent. UNSHELTERED SERVICES: OUR OUTREACH TEAMS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE UNHOUSED - DELIVERING MEALS, PERSONAL CARE KITS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, CONNECTING THEM WITH SERVICES AND SHELTER. NVCS' BREAKFAST AND SHOWERS PROGRAM OFFERS A HOT BREAKFAST AND SHOWER TO INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT HOUSING. OUR PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS FROM 6:30 A.M. TO 9 A.M. OUR SHOWER ROOMS ARE SPACIOUS ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE AN ENTIRE FAMILY OR LARGER ITEMS SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, SHOPPING CARTS, OR BICYCLES. BODY WASH, TOWELS, AND TOILETRIES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR USE. THE NVCS FAMILY NAVIGATION PROGRAM DELIVERS AN INTEGRATED SERVICE MODEL DESIGNED TO STABILIZE AND EMPOWER VULNERABLE FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE LIVING IN LOCAL MOTELS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. EACH WEEK, OVER 100 FAMILIES RECEIVE ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, INCLUDING MEALS, DIAPERS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND CLOTHING. THE PROGRAM PRIORITIZES HOUSING STABILITY BY PROVIDING REFERRALS, ADVOCACY WITH LANDLORDS, AND ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING HOUSING SYSTEMS. TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM RESILIENCE, WE OFFER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH, HEALTHCARE, AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICES. FAMILIES ALSO ACCESS IN-HOUSE SUPPORTS SUCH AS A FOOD PANTRY, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. THIS WRAPAROUND APPROACH ADDRESSES IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE EQUIPPING FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING, REDUCE SYSTEM DEPENDENCY, AND BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  3. $850,629 spent. INTERIM HOUSING: AT OUR SAFE PARKING LOTS WE PROVIDE SAFE OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THEIR CARS. CASE MANAGEMENT, SHOWERS, HOT BREAKFAST, FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES ARE A FOCAL POINT OF EVERY CLIENT'S JOURNEY TRANSITIONING TO SHELTER.
  4. $1.0 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES: SERVING 5 TO 18 YEARS, WITH AFTERSCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACADEMIC AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT NO-COST TO FAMILIES. NVCS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, 1:1 TUTORING, EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS, AND SAFE OUTDOOR PLAY, AS WELL AS NUTRITIOUS FOOD DURING THE DAY TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE NOT HUNGRY. BEST BUY TEEN TECH CENTER: EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART RECORDING STUDIO, ENGINEERING BOOTH, FILM, VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, FASHION MERCHANDISING STUDIO, MAKERSPACE, VIRTUAL REALITY, GAMING AND ANIMATION TEENS ARE EMPOWERED WITH THE SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING DIGITAL WORLD AND TO BECOME CREATORS AND INNOVATORS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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 February 1996.

    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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