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Alexandria House

EIN 95-4809755 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1996, ALEXANDRIA HOUSE IS A HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY AND HOPE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND TRAUMA.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
44
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$162,244, 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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

    10 of 11 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE, SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE MOVING FROM EMERGENCY SHELTERS TOWARD PERMANENT HOUSING. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, THE PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, AND CHILDCARE SUPPORT. THE GOAL IS TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING SECURITY. PARTICIPANTS TYPICALLY STAY FOR 18-24 MONTHS WHILE WORKING TOWARD EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL AND HOUSING STABILITY.
  2. $429,197 spent. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CHILDCARE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES RESIDING AT ALEXANDRIA HOUSE AND FOR CHILDREN IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, DAY CAMP DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, TUTORING, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND A TEEN CENTER THAT OFFERS MENTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SAFE RECREATIONAL SPACE.
  3. $359,465 spent. THIS PROGRAM FUNCTIONS AS A NEIGHBORHOOD HUB, FOSTERING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROVIDING RESOURCES TO MEET URGENT NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. ON AVERAGE, ALEXANDRIA HOUSE SERVES 240 FOOD PANTRY PARTICIPANTS EACH WEEK AND PROVIDES HYGIENE AND BABY PRODUCTS FOR MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE EACH MONTH. IN FY25, ALEXANDRIA HOUSE ALSO PROVIDED RENTAL RELIEF AND DISTRIBUTED ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO 12 ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THOSE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY WILDFIRES ACROSS LOS ANGELES.
  4. $160,967 spent. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS WOMEN IN THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSE COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. SUSLA PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING, INDIVIDUALIZED BUSINESS COUNSELING, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MICRO-GRANTS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORSHIP. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BUSINESS PLANNING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND MARKETING, ENABLING WOMEN TO LAUNCH OR GROW SMALL BUSINESSES AND PURSUE SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. BY FOSTERING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SUSLA HELPS BREAK CYCLES OF POVERTY AND STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.

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 March 2001.

    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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